Below is a checklist for your journey to success. Keep in mind that you may need to complete steps earlier or later in your own journey.  Use the units as a guideline of when to complete the steps.

0 units (New Students)

In addition to the Steps to Enrollment:

• • • Check registration date and time in MyPalomar
    • Activate Palomar email account in MyPalomar
    • Apply to Palomar Promise program.
    • Check your recommendations for math and English placement in MyPalomar
    • Apply for Disability Resources if needed
    • Apply to TRiO or EOPS if qualified

1 – 14 units

• • • See a counselor for an initial education plan
    • Visit the Career Center in SU-17 to start career exploration
    • Learn about the various tutoring centers
    • Explore student support programs: Veterans, STEM, Former Foster Youth, TRiO, EOPS, CalWORKs, Transfer Center
    • Apply for Palomar College scholarships in MyPalomar in February

15 – 29 units

• • • See a counselor for a comprehensive education plan
    • Take COUN 165 (Career Exploration) if still undecided
    • Attend Career Discovery Day in spring
    • Explore TAG requirements for UC
    • Look into AD-Ts for CSU
    • Attend College Fair in October

30 – 44 units

• • • See a counselor to update education plan
    • Declare major in Admissions or in Counseling
    • Attend application workshop through Transfer Center:

*Apply to the CSU October 1 – November 30
*Apply to the UC October 1 – November 30
*Private and out-of-state universities – application periods vary

 45 – 59 units

• • • See a counselor to plan for graduation
    • Attend Career Center Job Expo in spring
    • Create a resume and cover letter in the Career Center
    • Apply for summer internships in October – February

60 units and more

• • • Apply for Financial Aid by March 2 for universities in California
    • Apply for AA/AS/ADT in the semester you are completing the last course
    • Print Application for Graduation in MyPalomar. Submit to Admissions by 2/28, 6/30, or 9/30
    • Go to Student Life and Leadership website for Commencement (graduation) details
    • Apply for CSU GE/IGETC certification if completing the pattern.  Submit Application for Graduation.
    • Submit Intent to Register to universities
    • Submit final transcripts to universities after completing the final semester.