Campus Tours

Presented by William Rutherford, Joan Lamb,
The Lamb Family Foundation

Get to Know Your Community College!

Step onto the beautiful College of the Desert campus and experience the difference your support makes. On a private cart tour, you’ll meet faculty, hear from students, and see how community investment fuels academic excellence.

Explore programs like Culinary Arts, Architecture, Nursing, Early Childhood Development, Emergency Medical Technology, and the transformative EDGE/plEDGE initiative. Tours can be customized to focus on your group’s specific area of interest, whether it’s the Tiny House program from the Architecture and Environmental Design students, the recently remodeled Hilb Library or the Engineering Department’s partnership with NASA. Let us know what you want to learn about College of the Desert or let us surprise you. We are eager to show you how College of the Desert is educating the leaders of tomorrow!

Come see the leaders of tomorrow in action.

To secure your spot on one of our Campus Tours, please take a moment to click on the links below and complete our convenient registration forms. If you have any questions, please call Elena Moiseeva, Resource Development Specialist at 760.776.7306 or email emoiseeva@collegeofthedesert.edu.

William Rutherford, Joan Lamb, The Lamb Family Foundation have been long-time supporters and dedicated advocates for students at College of the Desert. Through their generous contributions and unwavering support, they have helped to create numerous opportunities for students to succeed. Whether through scholarships, mentoring, or funding for campus programs, William Rutherford, Joan Lamb, The Lamb Family Foundation have consistently shown their commitment to enhancing the educational experience for all students at College of the Desert. Their support has made a significant impact on the lives of many, empowering students to reach their full potential and achieve their academic and career goals.

Tour Dates for 2026
9:00am – 11:30am

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Thank you to Panera Bread, Palm Desert on 73075 CA-111
for being our Food & Beverage partner.