Your Pathway in the Coachella Valley
The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus (PDC) offers a flexible and accessible pathway to earning a respected California State University (CSU) degree in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Whether you're starting your college journey, transferring from a community college or returning to complete your degree, you'll find personalized support, smaller class sizes and career-focused academic programs designed to help you succeed. Stay connected to your family, work and community while pursuing your educational goals. With affordable tuition, flexible learning options and a welcoming campus environment, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in your career and make a positive impact in the communities you serve.
What You Can Study at the Palm Desert Campus
Earn a degree close to home through a diverse selection of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to support your educational and career goals. With programs aligned to the needs of the Coachella Valley's growing workforce, you'll benefit from flexible academic pathways, personalized support and hands-on learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge to real-world success.
Find a Program at the Palm Desert Campus
Designed for Your Life
Balancing college with work, family and other responsibilities can be challenging. That's why PDC offers flexible schedules, accessible degree pathways and a supportive learning environment designed around the realities of student life. Here, you can continue making progress toward your academic and career goals without putting your life on hold.
Palm Desert Campus by the Numbers: Access, Affordability and Opportunity
Career-Focused, Community-Connected
PDC is deeply connected to the industries, employers and organizations that drive the Coachella Valley's economy. Through internships, partnerships and hands-on learning experiences, you'll gain practical skills and real-world experience in fields such as business, health care, education, hospitality and social work. These local connections help you build professional networks, explore career opportunities and graduate prepared to make an immediate impact.
A Close-Knit, Supportive and Focused Student Experience
At PDC, you'll find more than a campus—you'll find a community. Student life offers opportunities to get involved, build meaningful relationships and connect with peers, faculty and staff who are invested in your success. Through campus events, student organizations and leadership opportunities, you'll grow personally and professionally while becoming part of a welcoming and supportive Coyote community.
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Start Your Journey at PDC
Take the next step toward earning your degree at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus. Explore academic programs, connect with admissions counselors and discover financial aid, scholarships and support services designed to help make your education affordable and achievable. Your future starts here—and we're ready to help you every step of the way.
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FAQs for the Palm Desert Campus
Unofficial copies of transcripts can be provided to students free of charge by visiting the PDC Administrative Office (RG 203). Official transcripts must be ordered through the vendor Parchment at the Office of the Registrar’s webpage.
Yes. Payments can be made on student accounts for such charges as tuition and fees by visiting the PDC Administrative Office (RG 203). Cash, check and debit card payments are accepted. Credit cards are not accepted.
Yes. Assistance can be provided in setting up a tuition payment plan if the semester’s payment plan deadline has not passed. To see payment plan deadlines, visit the Student Financial Services website. For assistance visit the PDC Administrative Office (RG 203).
No. Parking citation payments can be made through your student portal or by visiting the Parking and Transportation Services website.
Yes. Account balance summary reviews, including outstanding balances and payment options, can be reviewed by visiting the PDC Administrative Office (RG 203).
