Mecca/Thermal Campus - Campus Services
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.
The Mecca/Thermal Bilingual Enrollment Services Staff is available Monday through Wednesday 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 availability 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.
Campus Bookstores
Textbooks for courses taught at the East Valley Campuses are available at the Indio Campus Bookstore as well as the Palm Desert Campus Bookstore.
The Bookstores also sell a variety of COD apparel items, scantrons, snacks, and school supplies.
The Indio Campus Bookstore is currently open with limited hours. For more information, please contact the Indio Campus Bookstore at 442-400-5319, the Palm Desert Campus Bookstore at 760-773-2564 or visit their website.
Micro Pantry - C1
In partnership with FIND Food Bank, College of the Desert has opened the Micro Pantry where students are able to access non-perishable items, fresh fruits and vegetables at the Mecca/Thermal Campus.
The Micro Pantry is located inside the Student Commons - C1. It is open Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours of availability are subject to change, please contact the Mecca/Thermal Bilingual Enrollment Services Staff or visit our website for changes in hours.
Roadrunner Express
The Roadrunner Express is a free shuttle service that connects students between campuses. The shuttle operates on Monday through Thursday with the exception of holidays. The Roadrunner Express has two routes, the West and East and makes three stops daily. The first bus routes from both the East and the West will arrive at the Palm Desert Campus by 7:50 a.m.
East Route
1st Stop - Mecca/Thermal - Along the Main Driveway on the bench
2nd Stop - Indio - Parking Lot behind the Main Building
3rd Stop - Palm Desert - Roundabout next to Cravens Building
West Route
1st Stop - Desert Hot Springs - Bus Driveway adjacent to Education Center
2nd Stop - Palm Springs - Parking Lot
3rd Stop - Palm Desert - Roundabout next to Cravens Building
Student Commons - C1
Need a place to study, access WiFi, meet for group assignments, or hang out in between classes?
The Student Commons - C1 is the space for you! It is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the exception of holidays.
Student Health & Wellness
Student Health Services are available to support enrolled students in achieving their educational goals by maintaining optimum physical, mental and emotional health. The clinic is staffed with licensed professional nurses, and licensed mental health professionals. All services are free unless otherwise specified. Students must be enrolled in classes during the current and or upcoming semester to receive services. All services are confidential.
For a full listing of services available, please visit the Student Health and Wellness page.
Mental Health Services
Many people experience times in their lives when some type of outside assistance would be helpful in order to look at a situation more objectively, explore options, and identify new strategies or solutions. This help can come from various sources. As a student at College of the Desert, you are eligible to receive psychological counseling from a trained professional.
Please visit the Mental Health Services page for comprehensive service information.
TimelyCare
TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available 24/7 for College of the Desert students at no cost. With TimelyCare, you will have free, 24/7 access to providers from anywhere in the United States, regardless of your insurance status. So, you’ll never have to spend time or money looking for care, whether you’re on or off campus. Please visit www.timelycare.com/cod or download the TimelyCare app to access care to access care.
