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welcome to the college of the desert. the college was founded in 1958 and opened its doors for the first time in september 1962. as a two-year college, the college offers transfer students an affordable option for starting college and transferring to a four-year institution. college of the desert is the number one source of transfer students to california state university at san bernardino. college of the desert also offers a number of popular vocational and technical programs, including nursing and health sciences, digital design and production, turf grass management & ornamental horticulture, advanced transportation technologies, culinary arts, and a full range of administration of justice courses at the public safety academy training facility. learn how college of the desert is creating a brighter tomorrow for students.