CSUSB accepting applications for fall 2025

Cal State San Bernardino, including its Palm Desert Campus, is currently accepting applications for fall 2025!

CSU partners with Riverside County to launch first-ever direct admission pilot

Exciting news for Riverside County high school seniors!

The CSU has partnered with the Riverside County Office of Education to offer the first-ever direct admission pilot for the CSU system. Eligible students at every public high school in Riverside County will soon be offered direct admission to the CSU, including Cal State San Bernardino, for the fall 2025 term, before they even apply.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus awards more than $100,000 in scholarships for 2024-25 academic year

The California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus is proud to announce the distribution of more than $100,000 in scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year.



This significant investment in student success not only underscores the campus’s commitment to supporting academic excellence and making higher education accessible to all, but also aims to empower students in their academic pursuits and alleviate their financial burdens.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Master of Social Work program achieves accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education

The School of Social Work at Cal State San Bernardino is proud to announce that the new Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus has been officially accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the accrediting body for all social work programs in the United States.

This esteemed recognition marks a significant milestone for the program, affirming its commitment to academic excellence and the preparation of skilled social work professionals.

CSUSB partners with city of Indio for new Business Connect program

The CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship and the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship’s Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center are excited to announce a new partnership with the City of Indio's Business Connect initiative!

Launched by the City of Indio's Economic Development Department, the Indio Business Connect program aims to meet the evolving needs of the city’s thriving business community.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus nursing faculty member receives prestigious award from American Psychiatric Nurses Association

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus nursing instructor, Diane Vines, was honored by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) at a special awards ceremony in Louisville, Ky.

Vines received the “Award for Innovation – Individual” at the APNA 38th Annual Conference for her work as the founder and executive director of the CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine Program.

CSUSB celebrates Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, CSUSB is hosting a number of events and activities celebrating the rich history and heritage of Indigenous peoples.

Dr. Bob Leo

Dr. Bob Leo began teaching communication studies for CSUSB when the university first operated in portables on the College of the Desert campus in 1994, and has been teaching at CSUSB (at both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses) since then. When the permanent CSUSB Palm Desert Campus on Cook St. opened in 2002, Dr. Leo was one of the first instructors assigned to teach at the campus.

Dr. Leo has been recently elected as Chair for 2024-25 of the Finance Committee for the City of Palm Desert. He was first appointed in 2015 by the city council. The five-member committee advises the city council on auditing and internal controls, financial reporting, investments, municipal debt and other financial items. 

Dr. Sarah Dunn

Dr. Sarah Dunn, associate professor of kinesiology at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, presented a symposium at the 2024 Annual Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Irvine, CA. The title of the presentation was “Implementing the C.U.R.E. in Exercise Science/Kinesiology Classrooms.”

Dr. Dunn says that she has been successful at the implementation of the C.U.R.E (course based undergraduate research experience) in her classroom and has shown that this active learning strategy improves student self-efficacy, involvement and engagement in the classroom, leading to greater co-curricular participation in kinesiology.

Dr. Ezekiel Bonillas

Dr. Ezekiel Bonillas, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, was recently honored with a special proclamation from the City of Palm Desert in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Dragonfly Language Conference

Join Native American Elders & Culture Bearers at the Dragonfly Language Conference at PDC on Nov. 16.

This free event is open to all and offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate Native American heritage, language and culture, and to deepen our appreciation for the traditions that enrich our communities.

Food and Wine Fundraiser

Join our Hospitality Management Program for a food and wine pairing fundraising event to benefit the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) student chapter.

The Events Management students have been working hard this semester to plan this special event and Wally's Desert Turtle is sponsoring the food.

Date: Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Palm Desert iHub

Proceeds from the event will go toward student travel to the annual HFTP Convention next October.

Preview Day at PDC

Preview Day at PDC brought prospective students and their families to campus for the opportunity to explore the distinctive programs, student life and resources available at PDC.

Nursing Dedication Ceremony

The CSUSB Department of Nursing held a special "Dedication to the Profession of Nursing" event at the Palm Desert Campus.

This meaningful ceremony celebrates and welcomes the new class of nursing students into the nursing profession.

The ceremony for the Class of 2026 nursing students at the Palm Desert Campus included the donning of white coats, the signing of the Honor Code Book and the recitation of the ceremonial nursing oath, along with encouraging remarks by university faculty and administrators.

Having family and friends in the audience made the ceremony extra special!

Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade

We had a great time participating in the 60th Annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade! PDC sparkled bright with Coyote Pride as the only 4-year public university in the Coachella Valley!

Nursing Meet & Greet

The CSUSB Career Center hosted its inaugural Nursing Meet & Greet at the Palm Desert Campus, connecting 40 PDC students with some of the top healthcare employers in the industry.

A big thank you to all of the organizations that participated, including Eisenhower Health, Desert Care Network, the U.S. Navy and West Coast University, for providing valuable opportunities and insights into the nursing field. This event was a fantastic way for students to network, explore career paths and take their first steps toward a fulfilling healthcare career.

Let's Get Psyched

In partnership with Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health, OneFuture Coachella Valley and College of the Desert, the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus hosted the “Let’s Get Psyched” event, where approximately 200 high school and community college students came to campus to learn about mental health and the various career opportunities they can pursue.

Campus Film Screenings

The Palm Springs International Film Society screened several award winning short and scary films at PDC in conjunction with Dr. Michael Salvador’s COMM 1020, Looking at Movies class.

Excelencia in Education 2024 Alignment Institute

Dr. Edna Martinez, associate vice president of the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, as well as Veronica Ramirez Amerson, director of the Educational Opportunity Program at CSUSB and Dr. Nancy Acevedo, professor in the CSUSB College of Education, participated in the Excelencia in Education 2024 Alignment Institute with twelve other higher education institutions from across the country, to learn more about different approaches, models, tools and self-assessment strategies to better serve Latino, and all students, at CSUSB.

Kinesiology Students Present at Conference

Several of our kinesiology students from the Palm Desert Campus recently presented at the 2024 Annual Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Irvine, CA and their abstracts will be published in the International Journal of Exercise Science!

We're so proud of their hard work and the recognition they garnered at the conference. They represented CSUSB and the Palm Desert Campus well!

Cody's Closet Drive and Pop-Up

The CSUSB Career Center hosted its inaugural Cody’s Closet Drive and Pop-Up event at the Palm Desert Campus, which provided students with the opportunity to select and take home complimentary professional attire, including clothing for career fairs, interviews, networking events, and the workplace.

Fall Fest

Students and their families had a blast at this year's Fall Fest, where they enjoyed delicious food, a haunted maze, a photo booth, a mini petting zoo, a jumper for the little ones and great live music too!

Alumni Mixer in the Coachella Valley

CSUSB alumni in the Coachella Valley had an incredible time at the CSUSB Alumni Mixer at the La Quinta Brewing Co. in Palm Desert to celebrate Homecoming Week. The event was a great opportunity to network and reconnect with fellow graduates.