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Future Students
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Current Students
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Important Dates
Current Students
- Nov 11: Veteran’s Day
- Nov 28: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec 1: 2025/2026 FAFSA/Dream Act Applications Open
- Dec 23: Fall Semester Ends
- Dec 24: Winter Break
- Dec 25: Christmas
- Jan 1: New Year’s Day
- Jan 6: Winter Intersession Begins
- Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 26: Last Day to Add to WaitList
- Jan 27: Spring Semester Begins
- Feb 1: Winter Intersession Ends
Future Students
- Nov 11: Veteran’s Day
- Nov 28: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec 23: Fall Semester Ends
- Dec 24: Winter Break
- Dec 25: Christmas
- Jan 1: New Year’s Day
- Jan 6: Winter Intersession Begins
- Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 26: Last Day to Add to WaitList
- Jan 27: Spring Semester Begins
- Feb 1: Winter Intersession Ends
- Feb 1: Spring Saturday Classes Begin
International Students
- Nov 11: Veteran’s Day
- Nov 28: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec 1: 2025/2026 FAFSA/Dream Act Applications Open
- Dec 23: Fall Semester Ends
- Dec 24: Winter Break
- Dec 25: Christmas
- Jan 1: New Year’s Day
- Jan 6: Winter Intersession Begins
- Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 26: Last Day to Add to WaitList
- Jan 27: Spring Semester Begins
- Feb 1: Winter Intersession Ends
How to Apply and Enroll
All Students
Review the simple steps to take to apply to Palomar and enroll in classes.
How to Pay for College
Financial aid for classes, books, and more may be waiting for you.
The Current Class Schedule is Here!
Stay on your path, find the classes you want to take next step.
College Catalog
Use the Palomar College Catalog to make your academic plan.
College Event Calendar
Skillshop: Study Skills in Math and Science (Hyflex)
Date:Wed, Nov 6, 2024
Time:11:00 – 12:00 p.m. (PST)
Skillshop: Navigating MyPalomar and Student Services Website/Resources (Virtual)
Date:Wed, Nov 6, 2024
Time:1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (PST)
Skillshop: Mindfulness Through Vision Boards (SWAG) – In-Person
Date:Wed, Nov 6, 2024
Time:3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PST)
TLC Escondido: Solving Exponentials & Logarithms Workshop
Date:Wed, Nov 6, 2024
Time:3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PST)
Student Activity Card Hours at Escondido Education Center
Date:Wed, Nov 6, 2024
Time:5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (PST)
Associated Student Government Comet Hour at Escondido Education Center
Date:Thu, Nov 7, 2024
Time:12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (PST)
The Support You Need
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- Counseling
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- Health Services
- Tech Support
- Life Assistance
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So Much to Do at Palomar
Get involved, meet long-lasting friends, and gain important life skills through many rewarding activities right on campus.
Why Choose Palomar?
A wide variety of quality educational options, a long rich history of supporting a diverse student body, and of course, accreditation are just three of the reasons students are choosing Palomar College.