ASCOD 2025-2026 Elections
ASCOD Applications
ASCOD 2025-2026 Independent Senator applications are now OPEN
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
Independent Senator applications are now OPEN
View important dates below. Click button to apply online
Application Deadline: November 7, 2025
Application closes at 12:00pm
Eligible Candidates: November 10-14, 2025
Eligible candidates will be notified through email the week of November 10th
Elevator Pitch: November 17, 2025
Candidates will need to present an "Elevator Pitch" to the ASCOD Student Senate during their meeting on Novemver 17 at 2pm.
If you have any questions regarding ASCOD or the election process, please contact the ASCOD President or the Dean, Student Support Programs - Carlos A. Maldonado
