College of the Desert Palm Springs Campus

NEW DIGITAL MESSAGE BOARD AT COLLEGE OF THE DESERT'S
PALM SPRINGS CAMPUS

The message board was recently installed, and COD is currently in a testing and adjustment period. We understand that nearby residents may experience the sign differently than people who drive by or view it from farther away. We are taking the concerns seriously, especially those related to brightness, hours of operation, visibility from nearby homes and apartments, and potential light impacts.

The purpose of the message board is to share campus information, student services, public events, safety messages, and community updates. It is not intended to create a nuisance or add unnecessary impacts to the surrounding neighborhood.

COD has already set the board to operate only during daylight hours and will continue to review the board settings, observe the sign from nearby residential viewpoints, and make reasonable adjustments where needed. We also welcome specific feedback from nearby residents about what they are experiencing, including time of day, location, brightness, glare, or visibility concerns.

The Palm Springs campus is being built to serve the community, and being a good neighbor is part of that responsibility. We appreciate the opportunity to listen, respond, and make adjustments as the campus continues to come online.

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT OFFICIALS PRESENT PALM SPRINGS CAMPUS UPDATE TO CITY COUNCIL, JULY 9, 2025

Presentation included scheduling updates and upcoming events/milestones. See the College of the Desert Palm Springs Campus Update to City Council, 7/9/25

More information can be found at COD's Capital Projects Update webpage.

GROUNDBREAKING FOR COLLEGE OF THE DESERT'S PALM SPRINGS CAMPUS

A groundbreaking ceremony for College of Desert's Palm Springs Campus was held on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. The well-attended, long-awaited milestone moment included speeches by City of Palm Springs Mayor Jeffery Bernstein, COD Trustee Ron Oden, and COD President/Superintendent Laura Hope. Construction will begin soon, and the new campus is slated to open in 2027.