| 8/31/2026 |
Fall Classes Begin |
| 9/2/2026 |
Authorization to Add is required to add or register full-term courses in Self Service. |
| 9/7/2026 |
Holiday - Labor Day - CAMPUS CLOSED. No scheduled classes. |
| 9/8/2026 |
Last day to add full-term classes. |
| 9/13/2026 |
Last day to DROP full-term classes and qualify for REFUNDS.
Students enrolled beyond this date are financially responsible for their fees. |
| 9/13/2026 |
Last day to drop classes without a grade of “W.” |
| 9/14/2026 |
Census due for full term classes. |
| 11/11/2026 |
Holiday - Veterans Day - CAMPUS CLOSED. No Wednesday scheduled classes. |
| 11/20/2026 |
Last day to drop full-term classes with a grade of "W." |
| 11/27/2026 |
Last day to submit Fall 2026 Application to Graduate |
| 11/26/2026-11/27/2026 |
Holiday- Thanksgiving - CAMPUS CLOSED. No Saturday Classes November 28 |
| 12/12/2026 |
Final Exams for full term classes start (See Final Exam Schedule) |
College of the Desert's First Paramedic Graduates Reach Major Career Milestone
The inaugural graduates of College of the Desert's Paramedic Program are now serving patients in the field, marking a significant milestone for the college's newest healthcare program and the communities it was created to serve.
