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– Melissa Barrera, Student
Future Students
Welcome to Palomar!
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Important Dates
Current Students
- Oct 14: Last date to drop with “W” (Full-Semester)
- Nov 23: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec 16: Fall Semester Ends
- Dec 20: Winter Break
- Dec 25: Christmas
- Jan 1: New Year’s Day
- Jan 2: Winter Intersession Begins
Future Students
- Oct 1: Summer and Fall Applications Accepted 2024
- Oct 14: Last date to drop with “W” (Full-Semester)
- Nov 23: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec 16: Fall Semester Ends
- Dec 20: Winter Break
- Dec 25: Christmas
- Jan 1: New Year’s Day
International Students
- Aug 19: 4-Week Session 3 Ends
- Aug 19: 8-Week Session 2 Ends
- Aug 21: Fall Semester Begins
- Aug 26: Fall Saturday Classes Begin
- Sep 4: Labor Day
- Sep 12: Spring Applications Accepted
- Sep 22: Native American Day
How to Apply and Enroll
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Student Life and Support
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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.
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