Palm Springs Campus - Academic Services
NOTICE: Tutoring & Academic Skills Center (TASC) services are available Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. (closed 12:30-1:30 pm for lunch) in our Learning Resource Center (PS06).
Courses Offered:
General Education Credit Classes
Credit courses are designated as either associate degree credit courses or non-degree credit courses. Associate degree credit courses may be used as required or elective courses in a degree or certificate program. Students must complete the course requirements as specified in their program of study for their declared major as well as general education courses in order to earn an Associate's Degree. See Catalogs and Schedules website for a complete listing of General Education courses.
Basic Skills Courses
Basic skills or pre-collegiate courses are designed to prepare students for college-level work. Students may be required to enroll in certain basic skills courses if the assessment process indicates they will benefit by this special preparation for college-level courses.
English Second Language Non-Credit (ESLN) courses.
The ESLN Program offers six levels of English, ranging from the Foundations class to the advanced Level 5. Placement into the courses is determined by a placement test. After completing the ESLN Program, you will have the language skills necessary to move on to many exciting careers or further studies. View more information on our ESLN Program, including registration details.
Class Information and Schedules:
Visit the Catalogs and Schedules site for important dates, academic calendars, and schedules for all terms.
Learning Resource Center: Tutoring Support and Library Resources
The Tutoring and Academic Skills Center (TASC) provides academic resources to help you succeed in your courses. You can seek academic skills support at any available TASC location. Services include Canvas and student portal navigation, computer and technology help, study skills recommendations, and campus resource referrals. Students can also find study spaces and computers equipped with webcams and academic software at each location.
Need tutoring support? TASC offers in-person peer tutoring, as well as online tutoring, to all actively enrolled students. To learn more, visit the TASC Tutoring page where you can find information such as tutoring subjects offered, schedules, and locations.
Questions? Connect with us!
Additionally, find all your course textbooks at Indio, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs-Wenzlaff, or Mecca/Thermal, you can use them on site only. Access all of our electronic resources, such as e-books and database literature. For reference help, login to our chat reference service from the library home page and talk to a librarian 24/7. For additional details visit the COD Library page.
