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| When is the Academic Skill Program (ASP) offered? | The Academic Skills Program is offered six (6) times per academic year. For details on the program and the schedule, visit Academic Skills Program |
| Are Student Services available on base? | Yes. Camp Pendleton Site office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 - a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We are closed Fridays during the summer semester. Please stop by our office, call us, or email us for additional assistance. |
| Is there Math tutoring available? | Tutoring is available online and in-person during the Fall and Spring semesters: Face-to-Face, BLDG 1331, ROOM 109: Monday and Wednesday 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Online tutoring and Live front desk help are also available via the Online Tutoring Course in Canvas. |
| How do I apply for base access? | Base access is available. Visit the Civilian Base Access page on the Camp Pendleton website if you are a Palomar College Student or driver for a student who will need access to Camp Pendleton. |
| How can I submit my Tuition Assistance voucher? | You may email your voucher to CPPEN@palomar.edu. |
| How can I pick up my textbook(s) that were requested to be delivered to Camp Pendleton? | Books may be ordered from the Main Campus located in San Marcos and shipped to the Camp Pendleton office. Please allow an additional 1-2 business days for processing time and an additional 1-3 days for your fulfilled order (from San Marcos) to be delivered. Once your order has been received, Camp Pendleton staff will contact you directly. Please contact the bookstore for ordering details. You must provide a photo ID to collect your textbooks. San Marcos Location Phone: (760) 744-1150 Ext. 2220 Bookstore |
| How do I make a Counseling Appointment? | You may call our office or send us an email to schedule a counseling appointment with one of our counselors. By phone: 760-744-1150 ext. 7818. By email: cppen@palomar.edu. You may email them as well at counseling@palomar.edu. Quick Question appointments can be scheduled through their website. |
| How do I receive information or updates on my class(es)? | We encourage you to check your Palomar College student email account location through MyPalomar. Your faculty member(s) should be communicating with you through email and/or through your Canvas account. |
| How can I check my Palomar Student Email Account? | Palomar College is implementing Microsoft Office 365 for our students. MSOffice 365 is FREE if you’re enrolled at Palomar College, and includes online versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook (for college email); plus, you’ll receive 1TB cloud storage using OneDrive.You receive a college email address upon admission to Palomar College. The email address format is: username@student.palomar.edu You can find your email address on the Springboard in your MyPalomar account. When accessing your email, type your full email address to login (username@student.palomar.edu). Your password is the same password that you use to access MyPalomar. Click here to login to MS Office 365 and access your student email. For easy access to your Palomar student email on your cellphone, go to the App Store, download Outlook and then enter your Palomar student email address and password (find it on the Springboard in your MyPalomar account). Students are expected to use their student.palomar.edu email address to communicate with Palomar College faculty, staff and college service areas. All official Palomar College communication including information regarding billing, financial aid, college updates and other correspondence is directed to your student.palomar.edu email address. You should check your student.palomar.edu email account regularly to keep the account active, even if you set up automatic forwarding to another account. For assistance, please call the Palomar College Information Services Help Desk at 760-744-1150 ext. 2140 or dial direct using 760-891-7140. For helpful tutorials and Student Help Videos, please visit the Counseling Department website: Student Help Videos |
| How do I log into Canvas? | The link for Canvas is located next to the MyPalomar link on each website page at Palomar.edu in the top right corner. The username will be your Palomar student email account name and your password will be the same as your login for MyPalomar/email. |
| I am a student interested in applying for a job at Palomar College Camp Pendleton. How do I apply? | Check back for Updates! If you are qualified for our Federal VA Work-Study Program, submit VA form 22-8691, Application for Work-Study Allowance, and a resume, to Yvette Maynard, Interim Manager, at ymaynard@palomar.edu |
| Palomar College Student Resources | |
| For resource information for technology, low-cost internet, paying bills, housing, and food and nutrition please visit the Student Resources page. | Student Resources |
| Emergency Grants for Student Funding | To see if you qualify, please visit the Palomar College Foundation website for additional information. |
| Student Life & Leadership, Students with Dependent Children, and Basic Needs | |
| “Student Life & Leadership (SLL) sets the standard for an inclusive atmosphere for our students to authentically engage and grow. We are committed to developing and supporting programs that holistically promote student rights, equity, justice and is intentional in serving the basic needs of the evolving community we serve. We inspire personal growth and academic achievement. We foster and mentor students through engagement opportunities involving leadership, advocacy and critical dialogue platforms." | Location: San Marcos campus, SU-201 Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Contact Information: Phone: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2595 |
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These short videos will guide you through the essentials of using Palomar College services. Learn how to register for classes, access your student email, and much more with just a few clicks. Need additional help? Call or stop by the Camp Pendleton Site!
Steps to Enroll
Learn the 5 Steps to Enroll to Palomar College.
Palomar Email
Learn how to find your Palomar student email address and access student email in MyPalomar.
Palomar Email via Office.com
Learn how to check your Palomar student email via office.com. This is an alternative way to check your Palomar student email instead of logging into MyPalomar.
Reset Password
Learn to reset you MyPalomar password. (no audio)
Canvas Login
Learn how to login to Canvas to access your classes.
Parking Permit
Learn how to purchase a digital parking permit.
Palomar Technology Overview
Learn about Palomar College's available tech to help you register, pay fees, view emails and attend online classes.
Class Search
Learn how to use the class search tool.
Add Class
Learn how to add a class.
Drop Class
Learn how to drop a class. Check the drop dates specific to the class you are enrolled in.
Wait list Class
Learn how to add your name to a wait list.
English linked course
Learn how to search and add an English linked course.
Math linked course
Learn how to search and add a math linked course.
English/Math/Reading Placement
Learn how to find your English, Math and Reading placement.
Instructor Contact
Learn how to find an instructor's contact information.
Drop dates & deadlines
Learn how to find drop dates & important deadlines of a class.
Palomar Pathways Mapper
Learn how to find the Palomar Pathways Mapper on Palomar College website.
Understand the Palomar Pathways Mapper
Learn how to use the Palomar Pathways Mapper to help guide you in selecting coursework for your major.
Education Plan
Learn how to obtain your Education Plan that was created by your Counselor on MyPalomar.
Zoom Online Counseling Email
Learn how to check your Palomar student email to obtain information about your online counseling appointment via Zoom.
Major Change Request
To begin the process, please log in to your MyPalomar account. You will find step-by-step instructions and an informative video below that will walk you through the process.
FAFSA
Learn how to get started with FAFSA (Financial Aid). For all U.S. citizens and eligible non-U.S. citizens, start by completing the FAFSA.
If that’s not you, start with the California Dream Act application. Also, check out our military financial aid connections.
Graduation Application
Learn how to access the graduation application.
How to fill out Graduation Petition
Learn how to fill out the graduation petition.
Request Official Transcript
Learn how to find and order an official transcript using Parchment website.
Connect with a Tutor
Learn how to connect with a Tutor.
DRC Tour
Take a tour of the DRC and learn more about services offered.