Welcome to College of the Desert’s Online Application

Now Accepting Spring 2013 Admission Applications
Now Accepting Summer/Fall 2013 Admission Applications

RESIDENCY INFORMATION:

·         Applicants classified as a “non-resident” will receive notice of their status to the email address provided on the admission application.

·         To be considered for a residency adjustment, complete the Residency Questionnaire along with the required documentation, before the start date of the term (not the start date of the course). 

·         Residency Questionnaires submitted after the start of the term will be considered for the next term.

WHEN to SUBMIT AN APPLICATION:       

If you are applying for SPRING 2013 and

·         you SUBMITTED an application and completed courses in Spring 2012 or after DO NOT REAPPLY.

·         you DID NOT submit an application or attend courses in Spring 2012 or after YOU MUST REAPPLY.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?
NEW STUDENTS:

·         Check for follow-up information in the e-mail account you provided.

·         You will be emailed a student identification number (SID) within three (3) business days as well as instructions to complete the New Student Matriculation Steps to be cleared to register.   

·         You are required to take the COD Assessment Test.  Practice taking the test  prior to your exam day.

·         Once all “New Student Matriculation Steps” are complete, you may register at/after your New Student Orientation.

New Students who have attended another college/university REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPT(s):

·         College of the Desert prefers to receive all transcripts electronically.  Order your transcripts easily and securely here:  Order Transcripts.

·         You may qualify for a Matriculation Exemption.

RETURNING STUDENTS:

·         DO NOT wait for an email that includes your student ID number, use your old Student ID number and log into WebAdvisor within three (3) business days after submitting the application.

·         Attempt to register- you will be prompted with the date you may begin to register if your records have been activated, check the Admission Web Page for dates.

·         NOTE: If your name has changed, use the name you were last enrolled under when completing the application, then complete the Name Change form and take it to Admissions & Records Office with the required documentation.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT STUDENTS:

·         Students currently enrolled in high school are eligible to attend COD.

·          Click here to print the Concurrent Enrollment Application.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

·         Students with the following F-1 and M-1 Visas MUST apply in person.

·         Click International Student Affairs Office for contact information.

FINANCIAL AID: IMPORTANT TIPS TO PREVENT DELAYS

·         Include your CORRECT Social Security Number (SSN) when prompted on the application. If entered incorrectly it WILL DELAY your financial aid award!

·         Select a major; not selecting a major WILL DELAY your financial aid. If you are not sure what major or goal to select- STOP NOW and visit the Counseling Center before completing this application.

CHOOSING A MAJOR:

·         You must select a major. Use the drop down menu to select the major you are interested in.

·         If undecided, visit the Counseling Center BEFORE you apply to College of the Desert.

To start your application, scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "Begin Application for College of the Desert".

   If you have technical problems with the online application call 1-800-GO-TO-XAP or 1-800-468-6927