Calendar of Events and Workshops

We provide a variety of workshops and events for both high school and middle school TRiO ETS participants at the following target schools: 

  • Desert Hot Springs High School (DHSHS)
  • Desert Springs Middle School (DSMS)
  • Painted Hills Middle School (PHMS)

The following workshops and events are available only for TRiO ETS program participants. If you would like to join the program and take advantage of the upcoming workshops please review the program's eligibility requirements and submit an application today!

Please register using the information below based on the participants current student standing: 

High School Events

Event Date Event Title Event Time Event Location Event Description
2024-09-16 ETS Program Overview and Orientation 10:00 AM - 2:20 PM Desert Hot Springs High School - Theater

TRiO ETS staff will deliver a presentation regarding the services for the 2024-2025 academic year, field trip opportunities, one-on-one mentoring, college application systems, and more. The schedule is as follows:

  • 12th Grade: 10:00 am-10:30 am
  • 11th Grade: 11:10 am-11:40 am
  • 10th Grade: 12:50 pm-1:10 pm
  • 9th Grade: 1:50 pm-2:20 pm
2024-09-18 CSUSB College Presentation 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Desert Hot Springs High School - Library

Join us to learn about the CSU System and CSUSB campus! A CSUSB admissions representative will share information about the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your CSU application. Learn more about life at CSUSB, academics, and admissions, and partake in a live Q&A.

2024-10-10 CSU Information Session and Application Workshop 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Desert Hot Springs High School - Library

Still working on your CSU application? We are hosting an application workshop to help you complete and submit your CSU application. CSU staff will be available to answer questions.

2024-10-17 CSU Information Session and Application Workshop 8:30 AM – 12:00  PM Desert Hot Springs High School - Library

Still working on your CSU application? We are hosting an application workshop to help you complete and submit your CSU application. CSU staff will be available to answer questions.

2024-10-16 College Corps Presentation TBD Desert Hot Springs High School - Library

Join us to learn more about the College Corps program! College Corps is a program designed to reduce college debt, engage college students in public service and leadership opportunities, and better the community. Participants of College Corps will build their leadership skills and work with community leaders to address critical issues in the Coachella Valley while achieving their college goals. College Corps staff will be available to answer questions.

2024-11-13 CSU Information Session and Application Workshop 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Desert Hot Springs High School - Library

Still working on your CSU application? We are hosting an application workshop to help you complete and submit your CSU application. CSU staff will be available to answer questions.

Note: Bring your Chromebook with you!

2024-11-20 CSU Information Session and Application Workshop 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Desert Hot Springs High School - Library

Still working on your CSU application? We are hosting an application workshop to help you complete and submit your CSU application. CSU staff will be available to answer questions.

Note: Bring your Chromebook with you!

2024-09-03 UC Berkeley Presentation 9:51 AM - 10:36 AM DHSHS Library

This fall, Desert Hot Springs High School is pleased to offer information sessions about various UC campuses and other universities. University representatives will discuss the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your college application. Learn more about their academics, student life, research, admissions, and a live Q&A.

Note: For more information, please contact Mrs. Nollen in the DHSHS Career Center

2024-09-06 UC Merced Presentation 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM DHSHS Library

This fall, Desert Hot Springs High School is pleased to offer information sessions about various UC campuses and other universities. University representatives will discuss the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your college application. Learn more about their academics, student life, research, admissions, and a live Q&A.

Note: For more information, please contact Mrs. Nollen in the DHSHS Career Center

2024-09-09 San Diego State University Presentation 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Virtual

This fall, Desert Hot Springs High School is pleased to offer information sessions about various UC campuses and other universities. University representatives will discuss the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your college application. Learn more about their academics, student life, research, admissions, and a live Q&A.

Note: For more information, please contact Mrs. Nollen in the DHSHS Career Center

2024-10-03 UC Riverside Presentation 1:38 PM - 2:23 PM TBD

This fall, Desert Hot Springs High School is pleased to offer information sessions about various UC campuses and other universities. University representatives will discuss the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your college application. Learn more about their academics, student life, research, admissions, and a live Q&A.

Note: For more information, please contact Mrs. Nollen in the DHSHS Career Center

2024-10-08 UC Irvine Presentation 1:38 PM - 2:23 PM TBD

This fall, Desert Hot Springs High School is pleased to offer information sessions about various UC campuses and other universities. University representatives will discuss the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your college application. Learn more about their academics, student life, research, admissions, and a live Q&A.

Note: For more information, please contact Mrs. Nollen in the DHSHS Career Center

2024-10-09 UC Santa Barbara Presentation 11:09 AM - 11:54 AM TBD

This fall, Desert Hot Springs High School is pleased to offer information sessions about various UC campuses and other universities. University representatives will discuss the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your college application. Learn more about their academics, student life, research, admissions, and a live Q&A.

Note: For more information, please contact Mrs. Nollen in the DHSHS Career Center

2024-10-10 Whittier College Presentation 1:38 PM - 2:23 PM TBD

This fall, Desert Hot Springs High School is pleased to offer information sessions about various UC campuses and other universities. University representatives will discuss the freshman admissions process and how they evaluate your college application. Learn more about their academics, student life, research, admissions, and a live Q&A.

Note: For more information, please contact Mrs. Nollen in the DHSHS Career Center

2024-09-18 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-09-25 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-09-19 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-09-26 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-02 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-09 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-16 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-30 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-03 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-10 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-17 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-24 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-11-06 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-11-13 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-11-20 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-11-07 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-11-14 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-11-21 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-12-04 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-12-11 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-12-05 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-12-12 Advising Session 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Back End of DHSHS Library

During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus throughout the school day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can receive assistance with college applications, scholarships, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the outreach specialist at least once a semester.

2024-10-14 College Campus Field Trip: USC   University of Southern California

We are going on a college field trip! We will be exploring the USC campus, learning about what the college has to offer to prospective students, and much more.

Note: Location, time, and date are subject to change.

2024-11-12 College Campus Field Trip: UC Riverside   UC Riverside

We are going on a college field trip! We will be exploring the USC campus, learning about what the college has to offer to prospective students, and much more.

Note: Location, time, and date are subject to change.

Event Date Event Title Event Time Event Location Event Description
2024-09-10 ETS New Student Orientation 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #502 We will be hosting a TRiO ETS program orientation for our newly accepted 6th-8th grade participants. Students who joined the TRiO ETS at any time during the 2024-2025 school year are required to attend this event. We will be going over program services, opportunities, resources, student commitments, and more!
2024-09-24 ETS New Student Orientation 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Room #502 We will be hosting a TRiO ETS program orientation for our newly accepted 6th-8th grade participants. Students who joined the TRiO ETS at any time during the 2024-2025 school year are required to attend this event. We will be going over program services, opportunities, resources, student commitments, and more!
2024-09-24 CalKIDS Information Session 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Room #502 or Virtually at https://tinyurl.com/47rx4x7s  Note: This presentation is virtual but we encourage participants and their families to attend the virtual meeting held in Room #502 The State of California is proud to announce the launch of the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS). CalKIDS gives children in California a jump start on saving for college or career training. A CalKIDS representative will join us to share additional information about the program and how you can begin saving for college. Both program participants and their families are invited to attend. A Zoom link will be provided. Additionally, this information session will be available in both English and Spanish. Note: Program website - https://calkids.org/.
Self-Paced Walking Robot STEM Workshop Self-Paced  

22 kits available

We would like to invite our 6th graders to pick up a Walking Robot STEM kit where students will be able to“ use a robotics kit to build a walking robot and play with mechanical motion through robot building and experimentation.” This is a self-paced activity to be done on your own time. If you would like assistance or guidance with this activity, please reach out to jvanbeers@collegeofthedesert.edu.  Your creation is yours to keep!

Note: The Robotics kit and materials will be provided by the TRiO ETS program and can be picked up on the dates and times the TRiO ETS Director is on campus

Self-Paced Stereo Headphones STEM Workshop Self-Paced  

10 kits available

We would like to invite our 6th graders to “Tune in to technology with a pair of stereo headphones you engineer yourself! Build the headphone headband, rig up the speaker drivers, and experiment with stereo sound. Explore how speakers and other electroacoustic transducers turn electricity into sound, then learn about the historical technologies that made modern headsets possible.” This is a self-paced activity to be done on your own time. If you would like assistance or guidance with this activity, please reach out to jvanbeers@collegeofthedesert.edu. Your creation is yours to keep!

Note: The TRiO ETS program will provide the Stereo Headphones kit and materials and can be picked up on the dates and times the TRiO ETS Director is on campus

2024-10-08 Advising Sessions 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #502 During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus every other Tuesday. You can receive assistance with tutoring referrals, college vocabulary, types of financial aid, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the director at least once a semester.
2024-10-22 Advising Sessions 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #502 During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus every other Tuesday. You can receive assistance with tutoring referrals, college vocabulary, types of financial aid, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the director at least once a semester.
2024-11-05 Advising Sessions 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #502 During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus every other Tuesday. You can receive assistance with tutoring referrals, college vocabulary, types of financial aid, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the director at least once a semester.
2024-12-03 Advising Sessions 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #502 During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus every other Tuesday. You can receive assistance with tutoring referrals, college vocabulary, types of financial aid, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the director at least once a semester.
2024-10-28 College Campus Field Trip: UC Irvine   University of California Irvine

We are going on a college field trip! We will be exploring the UCI campus, learning about what the college has to offer to prospective students, and much more.

Note: Location, time, and date are subject to change.

2024-12-03 The Living Desert   The Living Desert, Palm Desert, CA

Join us on a field trip to The Living Desert! Students will learn about the varieties of desert species, their habits, and how to contribute to their conservation efforts. After the presentation, students will get to explore the zoo!

Note: Location, time, nd date are subject to change.

2024-09-17 ETS New Student Orientation 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #1103 or virtual We will be hosting a TRiO ETS program orientation for our newly accepted 6th-8th grade participants. Students who joined the TRiO ETS at any time during the 2024-2025 school year are required to attend this event. We will be going over program services, opportunities, resources, student commitments, and more!
2024-12-10 CalKIDS Information Session 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Room #1103 or Virtually at https://tinyurl.com/p2znaeps 

Note: This presentation is virtual but we encourage participants and their families to attend the virtual meeting held in Room #1103. The State of California is proud to announce the launch of the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS). CalKIDS gives children in California a jump start on saving for college or career training. A CalKIDS representative will join us to share additional information about the program and how you can begin saving for college. Both program participants and their families are invited to attend. A Zoom link will be provided. Additionally, this information session will be available in both English and Spanish.

Note: Program website - https://calkids.org/.

Self-Paced Walking Robot STEM Workshop    

22 kits available

We would like to invite our 6th graders to pick up a Walking Robot STEM kit where students will be able to “use a robotics kit to build a walking robot and play with mechanical motion through robot building and experimentation.” This is a self-paced activity to be done on your own time. If you would like assistance or guidance with this activity, please reach out to jvanbeers@collegeofthedesert.edu.  Your creation is yours to keep!

Note: The Robotics kit and materials will be provided by the TRiO ETS program and can be picked up on the dates and times the TRiO ETS Director is on campus.

Self-Paced Stereo Headphones STEM Workshop    

10 kits available

We would like to invite our 6th graders to “Tune in to technology with a pair of stereo headphones you engineer yourself! Build the headphone headband, rig up the speaker drivers, and experiment with stereo sound. Explore how speakers and other electroacoustic transducers turn electricity into sound, then learn about the historical technologies that made modern headsets possible.” This is a self-paced activity to be done on your own time. If you would like assistance or guidance with this activity, please reach out to jvanbeers@collegeofthedesert.edu.  Your creation is yours to keep!

Note: The TRiO ETS program will provide the Stereo Headphones kit and materials and can be picked up on the dates and times the TRiO ETS Director is on campus.

2024-10-01 Advising Sessions 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #1103 During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus every other Tuesday. You can receive assistance with tutoring referrals, college vocabulary, types of financial aid, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the director at least once a semester.
2024-10-15 Advising Sessions 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Room #1103 During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus every other Tuesday. You can receive assistance with tutoring referrals, college vocabulary, types of financial aid, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the director at least once a semester.
2024-12-10 Advising Sessions 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Room #1103 During the fall semester, the TRiO ETS Director will be on campus every other Tuesday. You can receive assistance with tutoring referrals, college vocabulary, types of financial aid, and much more! Please keep in mind that you should meet with the director at least once a semester.
2024-10-28 College Campus Field Trip: UC Irvine   University of California Irvine

30 spots available

We are going on a college field trip! We will be exploring the UCI campus, learning about what the college has to offer to prospective students, and much more.

Note: Location, time, and date are subject to change.

2024-12-03 The Living Desert   The Living Desert

30 spots available

Students will learn about the varieties of desert species, their habits, and how to contribute to their conservation efforts. After the presentation, students will get to explore the zoo!

Note: Location, time, and date are subject to change.