College of the Desert - Mecca/Thermal

The Administration Office will ONLY be open Tuesday and Thursday during the Summer 2026 Session.

Visiting a College of the Desert Campus in person?
Be sure to bring a valid photo identification. Photo identification is required for all in-person inquiries for identity verification. 

Student Services - A1

The Enrollment Services Team is available to help answer your questions in-person or via phone at 760-396-2010 or 760-776-7200. You may also reach us via email at OffCampusSites@collegeofthedesert.edu. 

Hours of Operation:

The Mecca/Thermal Bilingual Enrollment Services Staff is available Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Administration Office - A1. Hours of operation are subject to change, please contact our office or visit our website for changes in hours. We look forward to connecting with you and helping answer your questions.

Services:

• • Bursar's Services
  • Computer & Printing Services
  • Counseling Services
  • Enrollment & Registration Assistance
  • English as a Second Language (ESLN) Registration
  • GED Preparation & High School Completion Assistance
  • General Inquiries
  • Financial Aid Assistance
  • Roadrunner Student ID
  • Snack Pantry
  • Student Programs Information

Quick Links:

• • Admissions & Records
  • Adult Basic Education (GED Preparation and High School Completion)
  • Basic Needs
  • Bookstore
  • Bursar (Fees/Payments/Refunds/Parking)
  • Counseling
  • Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
  • Dreamer Resource Center
  • EDGE and plEDGE
  • English as a Second Language (ESLN)
  • Financial Aid
  • Gender and Sexual Diversity Pride Center
  • Handshake (Employment)
  • Library
  • Mental Health Services
  • Partnership and Community Education (PaCE)
  • Transfer Center
  • Tutoring & Academic Skills Center (TASC)

For a complete list of services, please visit the Student Services site.