Power Outage Update – Power has been restored to the San Marcos campus. All Friday, November 21, classes remain canceled. All Saturday, November 22, classes will take place as scheduled.
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4-Week and 8-Week Classes Available.
On Campus and Online Courses are Available.
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The Special Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, February 24 will be held at the Palomar College Education Center in Rancho Bernardo and begin at 5:00 p.m. The agenda will be posted on Board Docs.
Palomar Pathways
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Future Students
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Current Students
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International Students
We support diversity!
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Degrees and Certificates
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Continuing Education
Enrich your goals with non-credit classes, adult education, and pre-apprenticeship.
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Important Dates
Current Students
- Mar 21: Spring Fast Track 1 Ends
- Mar 23: Spring Break Begins
- Mar 27: Spring Break End
- Mar 30: Spring Fast Track 2 Begins
- May 22: Spring Commencement
- May 23: Spring Fast Track 2 Ends
- May 25: Memorial Day
- May 31: Spring Semester Ends
Future Students
- Mar 21: Spring Fast Track 1 Ends
- Mar 23: Spring Break Begins
- Mar 27: Spring Break End
- Mar 30: Spring Fast Track 2 Begins
- May 22: Spring Commencement
- May 23: Spring Fast Track 2 Ends
- May 25: Memorial Day
- May 31: Spring Semester Ends
- Sep 7: Spring Applications Accepted
International Students
- Mar 21: Spring Fast Track 1 Ends
- Mar 23: Spring Break Begins
- Mar 27: Spring Break End
- Mar 30: Spring Fast Track 2 Begins
- May 22: Spring Commencement
- May 23: Spring Fast Track 2 Ends
- May 25: Memorial Day
- May 31: Spring Semester 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: Wisdom, Community & Conchas: Affirmations for Students (In-Person)
Date:Tue, Mar 17, 2026
Time:1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Transfer Center Overview (Virtual Only)
Date:Tue, Mar 17, 2026
Time:3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Narcan Training Administration (HyFlex)
Date:Wed, Mar 18, 2026
Time:11:00 – 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Grammar Essentials: Fixing Comma Splices, Run-ons and More… (HyFlex)
Date:Wed, Mar 18, 2026
Time:2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Riding the Wave of Agentic AI as a College Student- VIRTUAL ONLY
Date:Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Time:3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Cooperative Education: Advance Your Career and Education Goals through Work Experience (In-Person)
Date:Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Time:12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Resume Writing/ Career Fair Prep (In-Person)
Date:Thu, Apr 2, 2026
Time:12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Selecting and Citing Websites (Hyflex)
Date:Mon, Apr 6, 2026
Time:11:30 – 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Resume Writing/Career Fair Prep- (HyFlex)
Date:Tue, Apr 7, 2026
Time:12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Skillshop: Managing Your Mood: Coping Through Anxiety (Hyflex)
Date:Tue, Apr 7, 2026
Time:3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PDT)
The Support You Need
- Library
- Counseling
- Tutoring
- 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.
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