Welcome to College of the Desert

Welcome to College of the Desert

Your admission to College of the Desert is your ticket to pathways, classes, support services, and a community that can change the trajectory of your life.

We are excited to serve as your launching point into a bright future. With hundreds of classes to support your educational goals, you’ll find everything you need to start here and then go anywhere--whether your next chapter involves transferring to a four-year university, pursuing advancement in your current career, or beginning a new career all together.

During your time at College of the Desert, you’ll find that we support the whole student. We offer resources and support services to ensure your experience is a good one. Programs such as tutoring, counseling, wellness, food pantries, and financial support are designed to address your full range of needs.

Get plugged in with a variety of campus activities. On-campus clubs provide specialized assistance to veterans, LBGTQIA+ and other student populations, and help create a rich, diverse, and inclusive learning environment that is a hallmark of College of the Desert.

Build a flexible class schedule around your responsibilities with a variety of class formats.  Classes at our five campuses across the Coachella Valley are offered in-person, online or a combination of both, so you can take the classes you want, when you want, where you want.

Your experience at College of the Desert is going to be a great one! Thank you for allowing College of the Desert to be a part of this leg of your journey. I look forward to seeing you around campus.

Sincerely,

Laura Hope

Interim Superintendent/President