New Student Information

Getting Started

Steps to applying and registering for courses at College of the Desert:

1. Complete the online application - Apply Now

2. Allow 24 to 48 hours after you complete the application to receive your COD Student ID Number.

3. Once you have received your COD Student ID, complete the steps on the Registration Checklist

4. After you have completed Step 7 of the Registration Checklist

5. Contact the COD Veterans Counselor, Evelyn Trejo, at etrejo@collegeofthedesert.edu to set up your Student Educational Plan appointment

6. Planning to use VA Education Benefits?

7. Contact the Veterans Resource Specialist, Donni Prince, at dprince@collegeofthedesert.edu

Helpful Links

Below you will find links to some information on how to apply for your GI Bill® and additional information & resources

• VA.gov webpage