College of the Desert

09/24/2026

The 63rd annual Homecoming Game at our new stadium is next Saturday! 🏈

The event schedule is:
🗓️Saturday, October 3, 2026
🏟️ 5:00 - stadium gates open
🎉 5:00 - 8:00 - fan fest
🇺🇸 5:55 - national anthem
🏈 6:00 - kick-off
✨ Halftime - 10-minute drone show

Admission is free, so join us for a night of celebrating athletics and college pride as a community.

09/24/2026

We are so excited to be the official higher education partner of the Coachella Valley Lakers! 🏀✨

As a Premier Level Partner, we are looking forward to having a presence throughout the CV Lakers' inaugural season through community engagement, fan experiences, and other partnership initiatives.

The CV Lakers family is growing! 🏀

Ahead of our inaugural season, we’re proud to welcome College of the Desert as a Premier Partner, along with El Paseo Jewelers , Altura Credit Union, and Visit Greater Palm Springs as Team Partners.

We’re excited to work alongside these local organizations to create new fan experiences and strengthen our connection with the Coachella Valley.

Let’s get ready for November 6 at Acrisure Arena!

09/24/2026

This semester, the School of Communication and Humanities is hosting a "Latinx Voices Tertulia Book Talk" where they'll be discussing "Eat the Mouth That Feeds You," a collection of short stories by Carribean Fragoza. 📕

Students can access the ebook using their COD credentials through this link: https://bit.ly/4iRWjf3.

Their first meeting is TODAY in Communications #104 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Every session this semester will also be offered in hybrid format. For the meeting link, please reach out to professor Marta Torres at [email protected].

The rest of the semester's meetings will take place on the following dates (same time/location unless noted):
🗓️ October 8 — limited print copies of Fragoza's book available for students!
🗓️ November 12
🗓️ December 10

Join this book club to find community and learn more about Latinx voices in literature throughout the semester: https://bit.ly/3TOiNmQ

09/23/2026

Day 2️⃣ of Club Rush recap.

Did you join a club today? Let us know and comment below.

09/23/2026

Day 1️⃣ of Club Rush recap.

Comment below if you joined a club today. 👇

09/22/2026

Ready to chart your course toward your next destination? Join us for an exciting Odyssey-themed Transfer Fair featuring 20+ universities!

Visit the Transfer Fair to:
📖 Explore academic programs and majors
🏫 Learn about campus life and opportunities
🤝 Connect with university representatives
💡 Discover resources for your transfer journey
🌟 Find the university that’s the right for YOU!

Details:
📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Palm Desert Gymnasium | College of the Desert

Whether you already know your destination or you’re still charting your course, this is your chance to explore new possibilities, discover what lies ahead, and take the next step in your journey. 🗺️

09/21/2026

Where did President Martinez Garcia and Rodney hide the ticket this week? 🤔

Golden Ticket Reminder
👉 Follow the clue to find the one Golden Ticket hidden on campus.
👉 Be the first to find it and get an invite to the President's Office and get COD swag.
👉 Students may only win once per semester.

Congratulations to last week's winner, Damaris, who found the ticket at the Welcome Center.

Good luck!

09/18/2026

Ready to find your community at College of the Desert? Club Rush is the perfect place to start! 👋

Happening next week at the Indio and Palm Desert campuses, this is your chance to meet fellow students, learn more about our clubs, discover resources, and so much more.

Details:
Indio Campus
🗓️ Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍Building B - Dining Area

Palm Desert Campus
🗓️ Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍CSSC - Multipurpose Room

Don't miss out on this opportunity to find your support system for the year! ❤️

09/17/2026

Can't wait to see what our new athletics stadium look like? 👀

Click to get a sneak peek provided by the Desert Sun: https://bit.ly/4gQAsDe

COD staff gave The Desert Sun a special sneak peek at the college's new athletic stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 at its main Palm Desert campus.