How to Become a College of the Desert DSPS Student
Checklists for Students Applying for DSPS
To help you get started as a DSPS student at College of the Desert, please complete the applicable checklist below.
If you need assistance, contact Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) at 760-773-2534 or email the DSPS office.
Timeline to Become DSPS Student
In order to qualify for priority registration, Steps 1 through 12 in the checklist for new COD students and incoming high school students and Steps 1 through 4 for current COD students need to be completed by:
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November 10, 2025 for Winter and Spring 2026 classes
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March 9, 2026 for Summer and Fall 2026 classes
Differences Between K-12 Education and College
Incoming High School graduates and their parents have found "Transitions - Differences Between K-12 Special Education and College Disability Services" [English | Spanish] (opens pdf) to be helpful in looking at the differences between high school and college.
Am I Ready for College?
Potential students have found our Readiness Criteria / Criterios de Preparación (English and Spanish) (opens pdf) to be very informative as to what the expectations are for students and the baseline skills needed to be successful at COD.
