EDGE and plEDGE Applications
The plEDGE Winter application is now LIVE
Still Interested in Joining plEDGE?
If you're a 2025 high school graduate from the Coachella Valley and would like to be considered for our EDGE make-up session during the Winter term at College of the Desert, please submit a Winter 2026 EDGE/plEDGE application.
If you have any questions about the application or eligibility for plEDGE please email us at edge@collegeofthedesert.edu with the following information:
Full Name
COD Student ID Number
Name of your High School
Graduation Date
To be eligible for the plEDGE program, students must satisfy the summer engagement requirement by choosing one of the following options:
Option A: EDGE Non-Credit Course
Option B: Credit Course
EDGE offers three-week non-credit courses in English, mathematics, and student development. To qualify for plEDGE, students must complete at least one class. Students can take one, two, or all three courses within the three sessions.
EDGE Non-Credit Courses:
- English EDGE (ENG-300)
- Math/Statistics EDGE (MATH-300 or SOC-300)
- Student Development EDGE (COUN-300)
Students must pass at least one of their EDGE non-credit courses to fulfill the summer engagement requirement.
If you need assistance selecting the EDGE courses, please contact the EDGE plEDGE team to speak to an Outreach Specialist.
Option B is not available for Winter plEDGE.
During the Winter term there will be one EDGE session available in which students can fulfill their EDGE course(s). Students are able to take one, two or all three courses during the Winter Session 2026
Winter Session 2026: January 5, 2026 – January 22, 2026
Locations: Online & Palm Desert
