Palm Desert CA is the home to College of the Desert, an excellent higher learning institution in California.  

It began its life in 1958 when Coachella Valley voters approved a new college district, including College of the Desert, a local two year college.  The campus was begun in 1959 when a bond issue raised funds for construction.  That meant funds for a 1961 construction that added nine buildings to the 160 acres in Palm Desert.  It took some years before construction, including a gymnasium and library, was complete and classes could begin.

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The McCallum Theater was built on the College of the Desert campus in 1984.  In return the college received use of the theater.  In it were staged many college plays and musicals.  Both the college and the theater benefited.

In 1986 the college added golf to the curriculum.  California State University opened a campus on the College of the Desert Campus to accommodate students who wanted to learn about this popular subject, especially in the west and CA.

In 2004 College of the Desert became 40 years old.  The institution celebrated with a complete renovation made possible by a $346.5 million dollar bond issue.  Many facilities were added, including a nursing center.  Work continued into 2008 when ground was broken on a new student services center.

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Through its life College of the Desert grew into a top college institution.  Today the college attracts students not only from CA, but also from around the country and around the world.  The College takes steps to help these international students fit into life on campus and in the country.

College of the Desert offers both on campus and online degree programs in a wide variety of subjects.  These include agriculture, architecture, art, automotive technology, business, communication and more.  There isn’t only focus on academic learning, but also on trades and real work experience through hands on work training and student work programs.

College of the Desert treats veterans very wellVeterans are special to College of the Desert.  There are a variety of programs to help veterans continue their educations after serving the country.  A great deal of help with choosing a major, and even integrating back into civilian life is available.

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If you’re serious about education The College of the Desert is for you.