Why Choose PDC?
Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus (PDC) offers students the opportunity to pursue a high-quality, affordable education in the heart of the Coachella Valley. With small class sizes, personal support and a strong sense of community, PDC is dedicated to student success. The campus provides access to innovative programs, modern facilities and a diverse learning environment that prepares students for careers in the region and beyond. Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, PDC is committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.
“PDC gave me the tools to find my passion. All I had to do was claim them.” -Jason Davalos, nursing
Programs Offered at PDC
Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus (PDC) offers many different undergraduate and graduate degree programs tailored to the needs of students in the Coachella Valley.
Campus Life and Student Engagement
At the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, students thrive in a tight-knit, studentcentered community that pairs the resources of a large university with the personalized atmosphere of a smaller campus. Student engagement is vibrant and diverse - through the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and the Office of Student Engagement - students can participate in various campus events, join or start a club, or run for leadership roles in student government. The campus is growing and the new 23,700 sq. ft. Student Success Center, which opens in 2027, will centralize key resources such as advising, career services, healthcare, study spaces and food services, to elevate academic and social engagement for the growing campus.
Meet Your PDC Outreach and Recruitment Team
The CSUSB Office of Outreach and Student Recruitment is staffed by a team of dedicated professional staff focused on helping students transition to CSUSB. The team is here to help you, and we invite you to meet with an outreach counselor to help you navigate the admissions process.