Getting an Education Plan

Education Plan Intake Form for New Students

Are you a new student who needs an education plan? Here’s how to get one.

1. Complete the Palomar application and orientation.
2. Complete the education plan intake form sent to your email from counseling@palomar.edu.
3. Find your education plan in your MyPalomar Student Center under the My Education Plan link 5-7 business days after completing the education plan intake form. Here is a video on how to find your education plan.
4. You will be emailed a link to book a 15-minute appointment with a counselor to discuss your education plan and make adjustments if needed. The appointment is optional.
5. If you choose to book an appointment, prepare for your appointment by doing the following:
   1. View the Pre-Advising module before your appointment.
      Click on “English” or “Accessible” to begin.  Then, log in with your  Palomar ID# and Palomar email address.  View the module and answer the questions.  This will take approximately 20 minutes.
   2. Read the “Things to Keep in Mind” below.
   3. Explore Palomar Pathways.
   4. View the Education Plan Examples.
   5. Write down a list of questions for the appointment.

Things to Keep in Mind

Consider the following things before you begin mapping out your courses:

• 12 units or more is full-time – Good for students who work 20 hours/week or less. If you work 30 hours/week, consider taking 9 units or less.  If you work 40 or more hours/week, consider taking 6 units or less.
• General Education: Use the online general education advising guides to view your menu of courses for general education.
• Major Coursework: Look at the requirements for an Associate degree or use www.ASSIST.org for CSU or UC majors.  See more Articulation Agreements for private and out-of-states universities.
• Take a look at the Preparing for Palomar website.