College of the Desert (COD) and the Intensive English Academy (IEA) are happy that you are considering our programs! We are proud of our 220 international students and the cultural enrichment they bring to our campus. With over 40 countries represented in our program, we are truly an international campus!
Did you know College of the Desert offers one of the lowest tuition rates among
all the California Community Colleges?
Choosing a college is an important decision and we want to assist you in that process. The following pages will answer many of the questions new students have regarding admissions, our location, the community college system and the F-1 visa.
Please click on the following links to find the information that you need:
How To Apply
Our Location
Academic Programs
International Student Services
The COD Advantage
New Student Arrival Information
Health Clearance Requirement
SEVIS Fee and Visa Information
Intensive English Academy
College of the Desert in Your Country:
Meet a College of the Desert representative in your country by visiting a Upcoming University Fairs.
Visit our Office:
Visit us at the International Student Office located on the 2nd Floor of the Cravens Student Services Center. Our office hours are:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Our telephone number is (760) 776-7205 and fax is (760) 862-1361.
About the College:
Founded in 1958, College of the Desert has been providing students with fully accredited, nationally recognized academic programs for three decades. Accreditation is granted through the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC).
COD is a comprehensive community college where students can earn two year Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees which transfer to four year universities. As a California community college, we offer direct transfer into the UC (University of California) and CSU (California State University) systems. Our international students have transferred to top universities including UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, San Diego State University, CSU Long Beach, San Francisco State University, University of Minnesota, Boston University, CSU San Bernardino and many other institutions throughout the US.
You are beginning a new and exciting experience and we are happy that you are considering College of the Desert as the first stop in your American education!
