Career Counseling Appointment Request

Please review the information below before scheduling.

1-Hour Career Counseling Appointment

Career Exploration: Explore best fit career by completing assessments:

  • Personality (how you prefer to live your life).
  • Values (evaluate what’s important to you on the job and in a career).
  • Interests (measure what you like to do).
  • Skills (what you are good at).

Career Development:

  • Volunteer opportunities.
  • Resume.
  • Cover letter.
  • Mock interviews.

Virtual or In-Person Appointments

We offer virtual or in-person appointments. Please review the information below before selecting your appointment type.

For virtual- zoom appointments:

  • Laptop or Computer is preferred, as mobile device may not have full capabilities.
  • Choose a time when you can be fully present and are not balancing another commitment.
  • Join from a safe and relatively quiet location whenever possible.
  • Do not join your virtual appointment while driving. Driving is not allowed during a virtual counseling appointment.
  • A camera is not required for Zoom appointments, but preferred.

For in-person appointments:

  • Available at San Marcos Career Center:  CC Building (across from NS – Natural Science Building)
  • For students who are not comfortable using a computer or Zoom.
  • For students with limited access to a reliable computer or internet connection.
  • For students who prefer reviewing documents with a counselor in person.

We highly recommend reviewing How to Prepare for Your Counseling Appointment before your counseling appointment.

Important Information Before Scheduling:

  • For Zoom appointments, your Zoom link for your appointment will be sent to your Palomar email from noreply@palomar.edu  please pin this email confirmation.
  • You will receive an appointment confirmation and reminder by email and text message the day you make the appointment. Save the date on your calendar!
  • Students who need accommodations are encouraged to contact the Counseling front desk to make arrangements with the Disability Resource Center (DRC).

For Quick Questions

Quick Questions are intended for general or specific questions that can be answered in 15 minutes or less.

  • Examples of quick questions are:
    • Math or English placement
    • Class availability or course selection/ Registration dates
    • Withdrawal dates/ Course Repetition
    • How to add, drop, waitlist a course.
    • Assistance with completing admissions, records, or evaluation forms
  • If you have a quick question, please schedule a 15-Minute appointment.