{"id":826,"date":"2026-07-15T22:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bped\/?page_id=826"},"modified":"2026-07-16T00:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T00:22:03","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bped\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"BPED FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-border-color has-white-border-color\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">\ud83d\udccc General Program Overview<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"general-program\"><summary>What is the BPED program?<\/summary>\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Building Performance and Environmental Design (BPED) prepares students for careers in architecture, interior design, construction, and sustainability. The program focuses on designing high-performance, environmentally responsible buildings using real-world tools and systems.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"general-program\"><summary>Where is the program located?<\/summary>\n<p>All classes are held <strong>in person<\/strong> at:<br><strong>Palomar College \u2013 Rancho Bernardo Education Center<\/strong><br>11111 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"general-program\"><summary>Does Palomar College offer housing?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Palomar College does <strong>not provide student housing or dormitories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">\ud83d\udcda Admissions &amp; Application<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"admission-app\"><summary>When can I apply?<\/summary>\n<p>Applications open <strong>mid-December<\/strong> and close <strong>mid-February<\/strong> each year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"admission-app\"><summary>Is there rolling admission?<\/summary>\n<p>No. The BPED program <strong>does not offer rolling admissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants must apply during the official application window.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"admission-app\"><summary>What does the admissions process look like?<\/summary>\n<p><strong>The admissions process includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>\n1. Academic Eligibility Review<br>\n2. Portfolio Review<br>\n3. Interview (by invitation only)<br>\n4. Final Decision (Accepted, Waitlisted, or Denied)\n<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"admission-app\"><summary>How many students are admitted?<\/summary>\n<p>Each cohort includes <strong>24 students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"admission-app\"><summary>Do current Palomar students need to apply?<\/summary>\n<p>\n    <strong>All students must apply through the same admissions process.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n    <li>Current Palomar College students<\/li>\n    <li>Transfer students<\/li>\n    <li>External applicants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">\ud83c\udf93 Eligibility &amp; Prerequisites<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"eligibility-prereq\"><summary>What are the requirements to apply?<\/summary>\n<p>\nApplicants must have:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An associate degree or equivalent preparation<\/li>\n<li>Completed lower-division coursework and general education requirements<\/li>\n<li>A minimum 3.0 GPA in major coursework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px\">\n    Learn more about admission requirements and prerequisite coursework:\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bped\/program-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n        Program Requirements\n    <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"eligibility-prereq\"><summary>What majors are accepted?<\/summary>\n<p>\nRelevant fields include:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Interior Design<\/li>\n<li>Building Information Modeling (BIM)<\/li>\n<li>Construction and related disciplines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px\">\n    Learn more about programs accepted for admission:\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bped\/program-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n        Programs Accepted for Admission\n    <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"eligibility-prereq\"><summary>How do I know if I qualify?<\/summary>\n<p>If you have questions about meeting academic requirements or how your previous or current academic coursework meets the program requirements, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bped\/admission-checklist\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bped\/admission-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPED Counselor Katie Morris<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">\ud83c\udfeb Program Structure &amp; Format<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"structure-format\"><summary>Is the program full-time?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The BPED program is <strong>full-time only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"structure-format\"><summary>Can I take classes online?<\/summary>\n<p>No. The program is <strong>fully in-person<\/strong> at the Palomar College Rancho Bernardo Education Center.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"structure-format\"><summary>How long is the program?<\/summary>\n<p>The program is a <strong>2-year upper-division program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"structure-format\"><summary>What is the cohort model?<\/summary>\n<p>\n    The program uses a <strong>cohort (lock-step) model<\/strong>, meaning:\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n    <li>Students start together<\/li>\n    <li>Take all courses together<\/li>\n    <li>Progress through the program as a group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\">\n    Must follow the required course sequence.\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">\u23f1\ufe0f Student Experience &amp; Workload<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"experience-workload\"><summary>How intensive is the program?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Students should expect:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n    <li>A full-time course load (12\u201315 units per semester)<\/li>\n    <li>Approximately <strong>15\u201325+ hours per week<\/strong> outside of class for assignments and projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"experience-workload\"><summary>What does a typical week look like?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Students participate in:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n    <li>Studio work<\/li>\n    <li>Lectures<\/li>\n    <li>Group projects<\/li>\n    <li>Design development<\/li>\n    <li>Presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Fall and Spring semester classes are typically held:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n    <li>Monday\u2013Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n    <li>Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">\ud83d\udcd6 Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"curriculum\"><summary>What will I study?<\/summary>\n<p>The program integrates:<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px\">\n    <li>Architectural design studios<\/li>\n    <li>Building systems and environmental design<\/li>\n    <li>Construction methodology<\/li>\n    <li>Sustainability and performance analysis<\/li>\n    <li>Professional practice and communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px\">\n    Learn more about upper division course sequence:\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bped\/program-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n        Upper Division Course Sequence\n    <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"curriculum\"><summary>Will I build a portfolio?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Portfolio development is built into the curriculum and refined throughout the program.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are there general education requirements?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The program includes <strong>upper-division general education courses<\/strong> integrated into the curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">\ud83c\udf0d Opportunities<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"opportunities\"><summary>Is there study abroad?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The program includes a <strong>summer Global Case Studies course<\/strong>, which may offer an international travel option.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"opportunities\"><summary>Is travel required?<\/summary>\n<p>No.<br>Students who cannot travel will complete a <strong>local alternative project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" name=\"opportunities\"><summary>Are internships included?<\/summary>\n<p>The program includes a <strong>required mentorship experience<\/strong> with industry partners, rather than a traditional internship. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does mentorship include?<\/summary>\n<p>Students gain:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n    <li>Real-world professional experience<\/li>\n    <li>Structured mentorship experiences with industry partners<\/li>\n    <li>Networking opportunities<\/li>\n    <li>Exposure to industry workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I interact with industry professionals?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. 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