COD's Palm Desert, Indio Campuses Hosting Family Nights

The following is a Dec. 4, 2023, news release from College of the Desert:

PALM DESERT, CA — Potential students and their families are invited to get a sneak peek of the Roadrunner experience at the Palm Desert Campus and Indio Campus at an exciting Family Night event. The Palm Springs Family Night will be announced at a later time.

These Family Night events will allow incoming students to learn more about the programs College of the Desert offers at the campus location and on the day that is most convenient for them. Palm Desert Campus will hold its Family Night on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Indio Campus Family Night will take place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Attendees will learn about academic and student service programs, financial aid, and more. This is a great opportunity to learn about COD’s EDGE/plEDGE program. EDGE connects students with services that provide a smooth transition into college courses.

Through plEDGE, high school graduates within Coachella Valley can enjoy two full years of free tuition and fees by participating in 10 hours of community service, attending a career pathway workshop, dual enrollment and maintaining full-time status for Fall and Spring semesters.

“The idea of applying, registering, and participating in college classes can feel daunting to many people,” said Dean Amanda Philips. “Our Family Nights are designed to show that college is approachable and attainable. We have services and programs in place to help you overcome the financial and educational barriers getting in the way of you going to college, because when you succeed, the entire community succeeds. By the end of the evening, we hope you’ll be able to embrace our slogan ‘Your Community. Your college.’”

Informational sessions about COD, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Financial Aid, Adult Basic Education will also be provided. All presentations will be given in English and Spanish.

Staff members will be available for students who would like help applying to COD or registering for the Winter and Spring 2024 term. Attendees that RSVP for the event ahead of time can enjoy free food. Please RSVP here or call 760-674-7645. For questions, please email familynight@collegeofthedesert.edu.