Early College for High School Students

The Dual & Concurrent Enrollment Program provides an opportunity for high school students to earn FREE college credits through College of the Desert (COD) while they complete their high school diplomas. Dual/Concurrent enrollment students are considered Special Admit Students. Admission is permitted with the recommendation of the student's high school principal or designee (CA Ed Code 48800-48002 and 76000-76002). A COD ID # is required to register for dual or concurrent enrollment offerings.

At COD, dual enrollment refers to courses taken at a student's high school, during the regular day, for both high school AND college credit.

At COD, concurrent enrollment refers to courses taken at a student's high school OR at COD, outside of the regular day for college credit.

Special Admit Students are limited to 11 units per term, unless the courses are part of a College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) agreement, in which case the maximum units per term is 15. For information about dual enrollment courses held on a high school campus under a CCAP agreement, students should speak with a high school counselor.

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" option on the homepage. Follow the instructions online through CCC Apply to get a COD student ID#. Once a COD ID# is received, registration for classes occurs through the NEW registration platform, collegeofthedesert.dualenroll.com.

An application and Parent Consent Form are required to begin in the program and are valid the entire duration of your high school career, unless a written withdrawal of consent is provided by a parent.

High school concurrent enrollment students enroll during open enrollment and do not receive priority. Both dual and concurrent enrollment students register through the registration platform:

Contact us at 760-862-1396 for more information.

 

Special note to Parents:

College of the Desert policies apply to all students, even those less than 18 years of age. COD accepts no responsibility for any extraordinary supervision, cannot release information without the written FERPA consent of the student, and cannot alter course content. Your student may be exposed to a diverse population while in educational programs designed for adult learners. These programs may may involve sensitive topics that might be considered controversial or offensive to some. Your signature on the application acknowledges your receipt of this information and stipulates your permission for your child to enroll in a college level course and participate in all required activities that may include field trips off-campus. All College of the Desert courses, including those taken by high school students via dual or concurrent enrollment, will appear on a COD transcript and become part of the student’s permanent collegiate record.

Students with Disabilities

If you have a documented disability, contact COD Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS). Services are voluntary and not automatically transferred from a high school IEP, 504 plan, or other document. DSPS will determine your academic accommodations through an interactive process – not your high school or COD instructor. College academic accommodations may differ from your IEP or 504 plan. (P): (760) 773- 2534; (F): (760) 862-1329 dsps@collegeofthedesert.edu