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We are very excited to have you join College of the Desert. COD offers a variety of programs across the Coachella Valley to fulfill all of your career and educational needs. Use the tabs below to see which category best fits you and get started today!
Welcome New Students
If you are at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma, you may enroll at College of the Desert. To get started, you will complete an online admissions application using CCCApply.
After your application has been processed, you will receive an email containing your unique College of the Desert student ID number and student portal login credentials. All students are admitted to College of the Desert after an admissions application has been submitted.
Welcome Back to COD
Students who have missed consecutive Fall and Spring semesters (1 year or more) must reapply for admissions.
After your application has been processed, you will receive an email containing your unique College of the Desert student ID number and student portal login credentials.
Students who have missed only one (1) Fall or Spring semester do not need to reapply to the college. Please Note: Returning student accounts may have a new username.
Finish Your Degree With COD
Students who have attended other colleges or universities may complete an online admissions application using CCCApply to begin their COD journey.
After your application has been processed, you will receive an email containing your unique College of the Desert student ID number and student portal login credentials. All students are admitted to College of the Desert after an admissions application has been submitted.
If you have completed coursework at other institutions, contact the schools you have attended and request to have your official transcripts sent to College of the Desert.
Welcome High School Students
The Dual & Concurrent Enrollment Programs at COD let you take college classes while you are still in high school—and earn free college credit.
· Dual Enrollment: Take college-level classes at your high school during the regular school day. These count for both high school and college credit.
· Concurrent Enrollment: Take college-level classes either at your high school (outside of the regular day) or directly at COD. These count for college credit only.
To join, you will need approval from your high school principal (or their designee). Once admitted, you will be considered a Special Admit Student at COD.
Through the Dual Enrollment Program, high school students can take real college classes while still in high school. These classes are offered at participating high schools during the regular school day and are taught by either your teachers or college professors from COD. The credits you earn count toward high school graduation, can transfer to many colleges and universities, and can even help you complete a degree or certificate faster at COD.
The Concurrent Enrollment Program lets high school students take college classes at College of the Desert or online, while still in high school. You’ll earn college credit that can also count toward high school graduation, transfer to many colleges and universities, or help you finish a degree or certificate faster at COD.
To begin the application, click the button below.
Please note that a student only needs to apply once to COD. You are only given one COD ID # that is yours for your entire COD educational experience, please do not submit multiple applications.
Click on Dual and Concurrent Enrollment for additional information regarding requirements, course registration, and participating high schools.
What is CVC?
The California Virtual Campus Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI) is a collaborative effort among California Community Colleges to ensure that more students can complete their educational goals by increasing both access to and success in high-quality online courses.
This digital resource provides easy access for students to enroll in fully online courses across all 115 California Community Colleges. It includes a comprehensive catalog of online programs and courses to help students achieve their educational goals.
Lifelong Learning Starts Here
Are you interested in taking courses at College of the Desert for personal enrichment? Look no further as auditing a course at COD will give you the opportunity to take a college level course for no-credit.
Click on Auditing a Course for additional information regarding requirements and policies.
To audit a course, you will need to submit an online admissions application to get started. After your application has been processed, you will receive an email containing your unique College of the Desert student ID number and student portal login credentials.
Empower Your Education
- English as a Second Language Non-Credit (ESLN)
- GED Preparation
- High School Completion
- Non-Credit Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificates
After your application has been processed, you will receive an email containing your unique College of the Desert student ID number and student portal login credentials. All students are admitted to College of the Desert after an admissions application has been submitted.
International students on an F-1 visa must complete a separate admissions applications in order to attend College of the Desert
