College of the Desert and ASU Partner to Streamline Student Transfers through MyPath2ASU®

 Arizona State University is pleased to announce a new alliance with College of the Desert to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.

MyPath2ASU is a set of customized tools available to transfer students from accredited, U.S. regional institutions. These tools ensure a seamless transfer experience to ASU after earning credits or an associate degree from a U.S. community college or university and shortening the time to degree completion.

This partnership with Arizona State University strengthens our commitment to helping students create their story,” said Jenna Huntzinger, professor of Counseling  at College of the Desert. “MyPath2ASU gives our students a clear and supportive path to a four-year degree, helping them stay on track and transfer with confidence. It’s one more way College of the Desert is removing barriers and expanding opportunities for every student to define their future.

Through this new partnership, students using MyPath2ASU will find their transfer experience simplified. Key benefits of the program include:

• Personalized guidance through over 400 course-by-course guided pathways to ASU online and in-person degree programs, ensuring that College of the Desert coursework aligns with their desired ASU major and minimizes credit loss.
• Guaranteed general admission to ASU and admission into MyPath2ASU major choice if all requirements are satisfied.
• Self-service, degree progress tracking to help students stay informed about their academic progress.
• A connected experience with ASU through personalized communications that support academic growth and community engagement.

College of the Desert and ASU will continuously collaborate to refine the over 400 course-by-course pathways offered in the MyPath2ASU tool. This ongoing collaboration ensures that these pathways provide students with clear guidance on course selection and align with the latest academic standards and requirements.

Some of the in-demand pathways offered through this program include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies, BA
• Liberal Studies, BA
• Organizational Leadership, BA

To see how the MyPath2ASU program works and to get started, click here.

About College of the Desert

College of the Desert (COD), founded in 1958, is a leading community college in the Coachella Valley, offering a diverse range of academic programs, career training, and support services to help students achieve their educational and professional goals. With a commitment to student success, COD fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement. For more information, visit www.collegeofthedesert.edu.

About ASU 

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.