Cross Enrollment allows students from any California community college to take classes at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus for $10 on a space available basis provided they meet the eligibility requirements. For College of the Desert (COD) students, Cross Enrollment is limited to upper division classes only.
Step 1: Determine Eligibility
Cross Enrollment students may take one class per term at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus if they meet all of the following requirements:
- Are a current student at any California community college;
- Have completed at least one term at home campus;
- Are enrolled in at least six units for current semester;
- Have a GPA of 2.0 for work completed;
- Have paid tuition and fees at home campus;
- Have met prerequisites required for the PDC class as stated in the CSUSB Bulletin of Courses; and
- Are a California resident.
Step 2: Arrange for Academic Counseling
- Choose a class at PDC and check with your home campus’ academic counselor to determine if the CSUSB course will transfer to meet degree requirements at your home campus.
Step 3: Costs and Fees
- There is a $10 administrative fee per TERM. Books, lab fees and parking fees are extra. Parking arrangements for COD cross-enrolled students will be provided during the registration period.
Step 4: Obtain Home Campus Certification
- Complete the Cross Enrollment from the Community Colleges form. The student completes the top portion and the home campus completes the middle portion. This form is required each term.
- First-time Cross Enrollment students must also complete the Non-Degree Seeking/Transitory Application. This form is only required once.
Step 5: Enrollment
Present the Cross Enrollment from the Community Colleges form to the instructor. If the instructor agrees, the instructor will sign the bottom of the form.
Submit completed forms and pay the fee at the PDC Administration Office (RG-203).
It is advised to start this process during the Open Enrollment and Schedule Adjustment Period (no less than two weeks prior to the first day of class) to allow ample time for processing.
Additional Information
Contact Paige Griffin for more information at (909) 537-3516.