College of the Desert

10/19/2026

A new clue just dropped! Find where President Martinez Garcia and Rodney hid 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, Estrellita Rosales, (._.529) who found the ticket at TASC.

Good luck!

10/16/2026

The Class Breakdown: Foundations of Accessibility Certificate 🤟

In the certificate program you will learn how to create and evaluate that is inclusive to everyone.

Classes begin on October 26, enroll today!

10/15/2026

College of the Desert participated in the an annual earthquake preparedness drill, The Great ShakeOut

Safety and emergency preparedness is key to keeping our community safe.

Thank you to our community partner, for coming to campus and providing resources.

10/14/2026

Undocuweek is happening on October 19-23! 📆

The Dreamer Resource Center and Alas Con Futuro student club will host a series of programs and events for students, faculty, staff and the community.

For more information and the list of events visit the Dreamer Resource Center, South Annex Room #1. Dreamer Resource Center

10/13/2026

What could Workforce Pell mean for College of the Desert and our students? Think Higher: High Wage. High Need. High Skill. ↗️

Join us this Thursday for a conversation with Anthony Cordova, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development, exploring how Workforce Pell could expand access to short-term workforce programs and create new pathways to in-demand careers.

Brunch provided. 🥐 No RSVP needed.

10/12/2026

October is LGBTQ+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈

In recognition of National Coming Out Day, we celebrate authenticity, acceptance and belonging. At College of the Desert, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Stop by the GSD Pride Center to connect with fellow students and pick up a free rainbow lanyard and Pride Center T-shirt!

📍 South Annex 5 | Monday–Thursday, Noon–5 p.m.

10/12/2026

Golden ticket time! Find where President Martinez Garcia and Rodney hid 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, Omara Vega, who found the ticket at Admissions and Record.

Good luck!

10/09/2026

For Filipino American History Month, we’re highlighting the voices and journeys of Filipino American students across the California Community Colleges. 💛

Princess Eusantos’s story is a reminder of how the right support, community and opportunities can shape a college experience and help students discover paths they may not have imagined for themselves.

10/09/2026

It's official! Our new athletic stadium is now open. 🏟️

The unveiling of the stadium coincided with the College of the Desert homecoming football game, which resulted in a 58-6 victory over the LA Valley Monarchs.

"This particular space is gonna give opportunities to our students to be able to be able to compete at the highest level possible, because they can train at the highest level possible," Superintendent/President Val Martinez Garcia tells KESQ News Channel 3.

To read and watch the full the full KESQ News Channel 3 story, visit:

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert has officially cut the ribbon and unveiled the new athletic stadium on campus. The celebration coincided with the homecoming game for the Roadrunners football team, kicking off a night of excitement. "It's just such a great opportunity to showcase...

10/08/2026

Homecoming recap 🏈

Not only did we celebrate the official opening of the new athletic stadium, we also celebrated our football team taking home the win. 🔥

Congratulations to our Roadrunners and thank you to everyone to attended and joined the celebration!