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Palomar College Counseling Department
Mission
The Counseling Department’s mission is to support and encourage students to reach their potential and achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. Students receive comprehensive and effective academic, personal, and career counseling services including developing education plans and delivering follow-up services to students.
Office Hours
Front Desk Support (In-Person & Phone)
San Marcos
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Escondido
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rancho Bernardo
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed
* Our Front Desk in Fallbrook is temporarily closed, however, we are still open for counseling in this location by appointment. Please call our office and we will be happy to assist you with scheduling a counseling appointment in Fallbrook.
Office Closures
Due to campus holidays, breaks or staff training, the Counseling Department will be closed on the following dates:
- Summer 2025: July 4
Return to SSC
Starting on Monday, June 30, 2025, the Counseling Department will be returning to the Student Services Center (SSC). If you have an in-person counseling appointment on or after June 30, 2025, please come see us in the SSC building.
Quick Links
Counseling Quick Links
- Counseling FAQ
- Student Guide
- Probation and Dismissal
- Graduation Application
- Major Change
- Degrees & Certificates
- Catalog
Registration Quick Links
- Student Help Videos
- General Education Requirements
- Requisite Clearance Form
- Unit Load Petition (Request more than 19 units)
- Course Descriptions
- Class Search