New Student Education Planning
Education Planning Checklist for New Students
Now through August
Meet with a counselor to plan out which classes to take. Schedule your counseling appointment using our online system or by phone at (760) 891-7511. Keep in mind, registration for both summer and fall semester begins May 9 . Thirty-minute New Student sessions are available to create a one semester education plan. Long term planning sessions recommended in September.
- Here is a website for information on education plans.
- Here is the PowerPoint about selecting classes for those of you who attend the Webinar and were not able to book a one-on-one appointment.
Now through August
View the Pre-Advising Orientation before your counseling appointment to get familiar with all the information related to education planning. Enter your first name, last name, and Student ID to register your completion.
Review the list below to prepare for your counseling appointment:
- You will receive an email confirmation and reminder of your counseling appointment via your Palomar email from noreply@palomar.edu after scheduling your appointment.
- For Zoom appointments, you will need to use an electronic device, preferably a laptop or desktop. Camera not required.
- Have your Palomar email open during the first 15 minutes of your appointment. You will receive an email from your counselor if there are connectivity issues. Watch this video to learn how to access your student email.
- For more information, review How to Prepare for Your Counseling Appointment.
Now through August
Attend a registration help session to get help registering for class. If you still need help selecting courses, then schedule a counseling appointment with a counselor first (Step 1 on this list). Registration begins on May 9. For more information, see the Steps to Enroll website. If you are a Promise student, see the Promise Registration website.
Registration sessions dates:
- May 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 @ 10:00 am
- Every Tuesday beginning May 10 at 10:00 am
Resources for New Students

Enrollment and Education Planning
- Palomar Pathways Mapper — View semester by semester roadmaps for general education and major coursework.
- Placement Information
- General Education advising guides. Video on how to read the advising guides.
- Palomar College Catalog
- Degree Options
- Counseling
- Register for Classes
- Simple How to Register video (2:31)
- Detailed How to Register video (13:50)

Canvas and Tech Tips
- Canvas link: Access your classes remotely
- How to log in to Canvas
- Add email address - How do I add an additional email address as a contact method in Canvas as a student?
- Add contact methods - How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications as a student?
- Canvas resources
- MyPalomar Password - How to change your MyPalomar Password
- Palomar Student Email
- How to find your student email
- How to log in from office.com
- Palomar Office 365 - Username is Palomar student email and password is My Palomar password.
- Online Learning Readiness
- Technology Help
- Student Services Virtual Help Desk
- Systems login Information

Resources for New Students
- Quick Guide to Student Resources
- Student Support Programs
- Palomar College Residency Military Exceptions
- Student Services Help Desk
- Palomar Promise - Next Steps
- Career Center
- Transfer Center
- ASSIST.org (major preparation for transfer)
- Student Checklist
- Tutoring - Successful students using tutoring early!
Department Contact Information
Enrollment Services
admissions@palomar.edu
(760) 744-1150, Ext. 2164
Enrollment Services website
Counseling Department
counselingdepartment@palomar.edu
(760) 891-7511
Counseling Department website
Disability Resource Center
drc@palomar.edu
(760) 744-1150, Ext. 2375
DRC website
Financial Aid
finaid@palomar.edu
(760) 744-1150, Ext. 2366
Financial Aid website
Bookstore
palomar@bkstsr.com
(760) 744-1150, Ext. 2220
Get Your Textbooks website
Cashier's Office
cashiers@palomar.edu
(760) 744-1150, Ext.2114
Cashier's website
Athletics
athletics@palomar.edu
(760) 744-1150, Ext. 2460
Athletics website