College of the Desert EDGE

All COD students, don’t miss out on a chance to win a $1000 scholarship for the Spring 2021 semester! The College of the Desert Foundation’s Baird Fransiak fund proudly supports the college’s LGBTQIA student community for students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual. Five $1000 scholarships will be awarded for the Spring 2021 semester. ... Applicants must: Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual Be registered for the Spring 2021 College of the Desert semester before the application deadline. The application deadline is January 22, 2021. Application: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSc_iZsoBWYKQl-x2u/viewform Please contact Cody McCabe for questions or assistance - [email protected] More Information: http://collegeofthedesert.edu//LGBTQIA-Scholarships-Availa

Have you registered for the Winter and/or Spring 2021 terms yet? If not, you will want to do so as soon as possible so you can get the classes you need! If you need assistance with your registration, please let us know as we are here to help! If you are unsure which classes to sign up for, it is best you speak with a counselor. College of the Desert Counseling services are currently available online: http://collegeofthedesert.edu//Pages/Online-Counseling.aspx... Please remember, you have the EDGE team ready to help you along this journey. If you need any other assistance, please reach out to us. Counseling: 760-773-2521 EDGE: 760-636-7970

Finish your semester strong with TASC’s Season of Success with chances to win gift cards and an opportunity to complete your plEDGE workshop requirement by attending two tutoring sessions! Focus on Finals with TASC Tutors, Monday, Dec. 7th through Friday, Dec. 18th -All students who work with a tutor during these weeks will be entered to win a $50 Grubhub gift card!... TASC Study Jam, Saturday, Dec. 12th from 10 AM 2 PM TASC’s Virtual Study Jam attendees will be entered into hourly raffles for $25 Target gift cards! Tutor schedules and Zoom links are located on TASC’s Canvas site. How to Access TASC Online Tutoring video: https://spark.adobe.com/video/rFe9R9XinaAr8 Questions about TASC online tutoring? Contact [email protected] The entire TASC staff wishes you success as you finish up your fall semester. Wishing you a successful finals week!

Two things are happening with the EDGE team, Winter EDGE 2021 and plEDGE to Complete are just around the corner! Winter EDGE 2021 2020 high school graduates from the Coachella Valley who complete Winter EDGE 2021 are still eligible for plEDGE, FREE tuition and fees for one and a half year! The Winter bridge EDGE program is a two-week, fast-paced review of math and English, as well as the resources needed to be a successful college students! Students who complete the Winter... EDGE program, will be eligible for plEDGE. Fill out the application below today! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSetzBy-qgQnoljvmb/viewform plEDGE to Complete plEDGE to Complete is open to any former College of the Desert student who has earned at least 30 units at COD, has not yet obtained a degree or certificate, and would like to complete their degree/certificate at the College. Students who are eligible for plEDGE to Complete will receive free tuition and fees to help you complete a degree or certificate at COD! See the attached flyer for details. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfiod75GDVML-oUM1/viewform For more information on both programs, please visit our webpage: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/stud//Pages/default.aspx You can also contact us at [email protected] or by phone at (760) 636-7970.

Prepare for finals week by attending the TASC workshop! TASC Workshop: Exam Preparation Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:30-1:30 PM ... This is an opportunity to complete the plEDGE workshop requirement. TASC registration form: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSddBNEMwvqE9DiWES/viewform Please contact Dr. Schneider at [email protected] for questions.

plEDGE Students, have you heard International Education Week is happening next week? Celebrate the benefits of international cultural exchange and education in the U.S. by participating in fun activities on Tuesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 19! plEDGE Students only need to attend one workshop to complete the plEDGE workshop requirement. For more information on International Education Week activities, please see the flyer.

Not sure which classes to register for in the upcoming 2021 Winter and/or Spring terms? Have questions about your major or academic requirements? Join a counseling session where you can get help with planning out your next semester/s with the EDGE Counselor! An EDGE Outreach Specialist will also be available to discuss your financial aid, plEDGE requirements or volunteer opportunities. ... Sign up for a registration workshop here: https://forms.gle/RPhhvz8MnF27q2qm6 Attendees will receive credit towards the plEDGE workshop requirement.