Information Sessions and Application Prep

Do you have questions about our programs? Wondering which program would be best for you? Group information sessions are offered periodically throughout the year which provide an overview of all COD nursing programs (CNA, LVN, RN, & LVN-RN), pre-requisite courses, admissions process, application, cost, etc. and a "question and answer" time.

Upcoming Information Session Dates

Zoom link for all information sessions listed below unless otherwise listed

February 10, 2026 - 5:30PM - Zoom

March 12, 2026 - 12:00PM - Zoom

April 23, 2026 - 5:00PM - Hybrid. Room B-228 (Indio Campus) and Zoom

Meetings will be held during application cycles to assist with general questions related to completing our Nursing application. Students seeking academic advising are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a counselor.

Registered Nursing Application Prep

June 16, 2026 - 10 AM - Zoom

June 25, 2026 - 5 PM - In person, location TBD

July 7, 2026 - 10 AM - Zoom

July 20, 2026 - 5 PM - In person, location TBD

August 4, 2026 - 10 AM - Zoom

August 17, 2026 - 5 PM - In person, location TBD

Vocational Nursing Application Prep

Workshops will be posted shortly for Fall 2027 application cycle.

These meetings are open to the public. You do not need to be enrolled at College of the Desert to attend. If you have a disability requiring accommodation, please call 760-773-2578 at least one week prior to the date of the event in order to assure accommodation. For more information, please email Nursingadmissions@collegeofthedesert.edu

Information Sessions and Application Prep