ASCOD 2025-2026 Elections
ASCOD Applications
ASCOD 2025-2026 Applications are now CLOSED.
Learn more about each ASCOD position in the ASCOD Bylaws.
Learn more about ASCOD's fundamental principals in the ASCOD Constitution.
As the peer advocates for the students of College of the Desert, ASCOD strives to promote higher education, a sense of community, diversity, student engagement and act as student liaisons to the COD staff, faculty, and administration. ASCOD exists to ensure that the needs of the students are enhanced and met in order to better serve and help make student's College of the Desert experience a memorable one.
Eligibility Requirements Checklist
In order for an application, election, or appointment with ASCOD to be considered, a student must meet the following qualifications:
Executive Officers and Student Trustee
A.) Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
B.) Must be enrolled in at least six (6) units at College of the Desert
C.) Must have completed a minimum of six (6) units at College of the Desert when term
of office commences
D.) Shall maintain and pass at least six (6) college units per semester at College
of the Desert during the Fall and Spring semesters
E.) Must be available to attend ASCOD Student Senate meetings every Monday from 2pm-4pm
F.) Term of office shall be (1) full academic year
G.) Must serve on at least (3) ASCOD and COD Standing/Academic committees
Independent Senators
A.) Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at COD, or must have a GPA of 2.0 at
a previously attended institution
B.) Must be enrolled in at least six (6) units at College of the Desert
C.) Shall maintain and pass at least six (6) college units per semester at College
of the Desert during the Fall and Spring semesters
D.) Must be available to attend ASCOD Student Senate meetings every Monday from 2pm-4pm
E.) Term of office shall be (1) full academic year
F.) Must serve on at least (3) ASCOD and COD Standing/Academic committees
Application Information
ASCOD 2025-2026 Applications: April 14, 2025
ASCOD applications will go live at 10:00am
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
ASCOD applications close at 5:00pm.
Campaigning: May 5 - May 9, 2025
Eligible candidates will be notified by the Office of Student Life, and may begin campaigning their respected candidacy from May 5th through May 9th, 2025.
Online Voting: May 12 - 15, 2025
Polls will open at 9:00am on May 12, and close at 5:00pm on May 15.
The voting link will be shared in multiple locations online for COD students.
Election Results: May 23, 2025
Winners will be notified, and announced online through the College of the Desert.
If you have any questions regarding ASCOD or the election process, please contact the ASCOD President or the Interim Associate Dean, Student Services - Carlos A. Maldonado
