Please review the information below before scheduling.

What You Can Discuss in a 1-Hour Appointment

• Education planning
• Transcript review
• Financial aid appeals
• Academic probation or disqualification
• Personal counseling
• Career development and exploration
• Other counseling needs that require additional time with a counselor

For Quick Questions

Quick Questions are intented 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
  • Withdrawal dates
  • Course Repetition
  • Registration dates
  • How to add, drop, waitlist class
  • Assistance with completing admissions, records, or evaluation forms
• If you have a quick question, please schedule a 15-Minute appointment.

Virtual or In-Person Appointments

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

For virtual 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 Escondido, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo, or San Marcos.
• 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

• You will receive an appointment confirmation and reminder by email and text message.
• For Zoom appointments, your Zoom link will be sent to your Palomar email from noreply@palomar.edu within one hour of scheduling.
• If you have transcripts from another college, please make sure they are on file before your appointment. You may contact the Records/Transcript Office at 760-744-1150 ext. 2169 or provide unofficial transcripts to your counselor at least two days before your appointment.
• Students who need accommodations are encouraged to contact the Counseling front desk to make arrangements with the Disability Resource Center (DRC).