Quick Tips on the Application

Here are some quick tips on how to complete the application for Palomar College.

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1. WHAT  CLASSES DO I TAKE  FOR GENERAL EDUCATION?

Start with General Education coursework according to whether or not you want an Associate degree, or want to transfer to the CSU, or transfer to the UC. See point #3 above for more information.

For English, English as a Second Language, and math placement, take a look at the Math and English First site.

View this video on general education to learn how to interpret the guides.

2. WHAT CLASSES DO I TAKE FOR MY MAJOR?
If you want . . .

An Associate degree, then look for coursework for your major in the Palomar Pathways Mapper tool. View this video on how to use the mapper.

A Bachelor’s degree from the CSU, then see if Palomar has an Associate Degree for Transfer for your major; then, find that degree in the Palomar Pathways Mapper tool.

A Bachelor’s degree from the UC or if you do not see your CSU major in the list of Associate Degrees for Transfer, then refer to www.ASSIST.org for coursework for your major.

A Bachelor’s degree from out of state or from a private university, see if Palomar has an agreement with the university.

Learn about crashing classes.

More information on waitlists.

Use the Open Class Search tool to look for available courses.

The faculty and staff in the Counseling Division at Palomar College stand against racism and discrimination. We support the efforts of Black Lives Matter in bringing awareness to police brutality and we will not tolerate history continually repeating itself with respect to systematic and institutional discrimination.

“Every day, we recommit to healing ourselves and each other, and to co-creating alongside comrades, allies, and family a culture where each person feels seen, heard, and supported…we acknowledge, respect, and celebrate differences and commonalities…we work vigorously for freedom and justice for Black people and, by extension, all people.” (BLM, 2020)

We will continue to support an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We will continue to stand in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to combat racial marginalization and oppression. We are here to listen, learn, and support by providing personal counseling for anyone who has been impacted.

In Unity,

Palomar College Counseling Division