{"id":212,"date":"2015-06-15T22:04:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T05:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:15:43","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Please Choose a Topic<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef935fbe79e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5a5d5e;color:#5a5d5e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5a5d5e;color:#5a5d5e\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef935fbe79e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Counseling_Services\" >Counseling Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Education_Plans\" >Education Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Academic_Details\" >Academic Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Policies_and_Procedures\" >Policies and Procedures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Adding_and_Dropping_Classes\" >Adding and Dropping Classes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Career\" >Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Transcripts_and_External_Coursework\" >Transcripts and External Coursework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/#Special_Populations\" >Special Populations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Counseling_Services\"><\/span>Counseling Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I meet a counselor? Am I assigned a Counselor?<\/summary>\n<p>In order to meet with a counselor, you need to schedule a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counseling appointment<\/a>. Counselors can help you obtain an education plan.&nbsp; If you have a general or specific questions that can be answered in 15 minutes or less, schedule a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/quickquestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quick question<\/a>&nbsp;meeting with a counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Counselors and counseling appointments are not assigned. Instead, it is important that you find a counselor that you are comfortable working with. Once you find that counselor, make sure and make an appointment to see him or her at least once a semester!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What student support programs are offered at Palomar?<\/summary>\n<p>There are many student support programs offered at Palomar College. For a full listing, please see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentresources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Support Programs<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I get counseling for personal problems?<\/summary>\n<p>Palomar College Counselors are trained and experienced with personal counseling. However, if you are experiencing constant stress, fighting depression, or having other personal problems, please visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/bhcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behavioral Health Counseling Services<\/a>&nbsp;website.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>I still have questions. What do I do?<\/summary>\n<p>For general and specific questions that can be answered in 15 minutes or less, schedule a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/quickquestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quick Question Counseling<\/a>&nbsp;Appointment or email the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pdemaris@palomar.edu\">Quick Question Counselor<\/a>. Otherwise, schedule a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full counseling<\/a>&nbsp;appointment with a counselor to get your questions answered.&nbsp; Also, take a look at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentresources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Resources webpage<\/a>&nbsp;for additional help.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Plans\"><\/span>Education Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is an education plan?<\/summary>\n<p>An education plan is an individualized map of classes created by you and a counselor. An education plan outlines a strategy for identifying and reaching your educational goals. Included are recommended career planning activities and support tools. An education plan should be developed during your first semester and maintained throughout your enrollment at Palomar College.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a counseling appointment<\/a>&nbsp;with a counselor to obtain your education plan.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where can I find my education plan?<\/summary>\n<p>The education plan completed by your counselor can be found under the Academics section in your Student Center in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.palomar.edu\/psp\/palc9prd\/?cmd=login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyPalomar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I get an education plan?<\/summary>\n<p>Set up an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\">appointment with a counselor<\/a>&nbsp;to obtain an individualized education plan. For new students, complete the Ed Plan Intake form to have a 1 semester ed plan added to your Student Center in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.palomar.edu\/psp\/palc9prd\/?cmd=login\">MyPalomar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I prepare to transfer to a four-year university?<\/summary>\n<p>To prepare to transfer to a four-year university, it is important that you make an appointment with a counselor to discuss the specific requirements for your university and major. You may also want to consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/transfercenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Center website&nbsp;<\/a>for more information. Take a look at the \u201cPathways to a University\u201d on our&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/planning-your-pathway\/degrees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Degree Options page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the Palomar Pathways Mapper Tool? Is that an education plan?<\/summary>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/palomar.programmapper.ws\/academics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palomar Pathways Mapper tool<\/a>&nbsp;can be used to explore the Associate degrees and certificates at Palomar College. The tool provides generic roadmaps for each Associate degree or certificate and also provides labor market information. These roadmaps differ from education plans as education plans are individualized for each student and their circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_Details\"><\/span>Academic Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What degrees and certificates do you offer at Palomar College?<\/summary>\n<p>Palomar College offers both certificate and associate degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An \u201cAA degree\u201d is an Associate of Arts degree. Each AA degree consists of 60 units, and is a combination of general education, major, and elective classes. Palomar College also offers a new Transfer AA for students planning on transferring to a 4-year university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Certificates of Achievement are designed for individuals seeking short-term education and training in preparation for work. Ranging from 18 to 40 units, Certificates of Achievement focus on a specific career area, and do not include General Education or elective classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see a complete list, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/pathways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certificates and degrees<\/a>&nbsp;page offered at Palomar.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is a unit?<\/summary>\n<p>A unit is the amount of credit you receive for successfully completing a class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Units also give you a clue about the approximate number of hours the class meets each week. For example, a 1 unit class will meet about one hour per week for the semester, while a 5 unit class will meet about 5 hours per week for the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Units also are an indicator about the level of difficulty of the class. The more difficult the course, the more units you receive for successfully completing that class. For example, you would receive 1 unit for completing physical activity class, while you would receive 5 units for completing a chemistry or calculus class.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How many units should I take per semester?<\/summary>\n<p>The number of units you should take per session depends on what other commitments you have in your life, such as work, parenting, etc. It will help you in planning your schedule if you have an idea about how much time you need to dedicate to your classes, so here is a good rule of thumb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For taking classes in a semester, multiply the number of units you will be taking times 3. That will tell you how many hours you will need each week between going to class and doing homework outside of class. For example, if you are planning on enrolling in 12 units in a semester, you will need 36 hours (12 x 3) each week to dedicate to school \u2013 which is almost a full-time job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, it is not the number of classes that will determine how busy you will be \u2013 it is the number of units you enroll in. Taking three classes that total 7 units is very different from taking three classes that total 11 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general guidelines for the number of units you should take in a semester are as follows (the maximum allowed is 16):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40 hours of commitment per week (work, parenting, etc.) \u2013 take 3 to 6 units<br>30 hours per week \u2013 3 to 6 units<br>20 hours per week \u2013 6 to 9 units<br>10 hours per week \u2013 9 to 12 units<br>Fewer than 10 hours per week \u2013 12 to 16 units<br>Since the Winter and Summer sessions are only 6 or 8 weeks long, the classes are much more condensed, move at a more rapid pace, and meet for more hours during each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For taking classes in a shorter session, multiply the number of units you will be taking times 6. That will tell you how many hours you will need each week between going to class and doing homework outside of class. For example, taking 6 units in the summer session means you\u2019ll need about 36 hours (6 x 6) each week to dedicate to school \u2013 again, almost a full-time job! The general guidelines for the number of units you should take in a Winter or Summer session are as follows (the maximum allowed is 8):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40 hours of commitment per week (work, parenting, etc.) \u2013 3 units<br>30 hours per week \u2013 3 units<br>20 hours per week \u2013 3 to 6 units<br>10 hours per week \u2013 6 units<br>Fewer than 10 hours per week \u2013 6 to 8 units<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How many units do I take to be a full-time student?<\/summary>\n<p>Full-time students carry a course load of 12 units or more during the&nbsp;<strong>fall<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>spring<\/strong>&nbsp;semesters. During the&nbsp;<strong>summer<\/strong>&nbsp;sessions, 6 units is considered full time.&nbsp; Other programs may have a different definition of full time during the summer sessions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the maximum number of units I can take per semester?<\/summary>\n<p>The maximum number of units you may take in the fall and spring semester is 19. The maximum is 12 for the summer sessions. Students can petition to exceed unit loads by completing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=63ih38oQwECWZ_RzLzOB_kkuKOY7HXZGj9wZYl-En9lUODZBOElVNDdaMFA2UUlIUE8xMFVZVjdWMC4u\">Unit Load Petition.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K-12 students are limited to 7 units in Fall or Spring terms and 5 units in summer session. Students can petition to exceed these limits in some circumstances. Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/05\/K12UnitPetition-2020_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K12 Special Admission Unit Petition<\/a>&nbsp;and submit to the Admissions Office with unofficial transcripts of high school and college grades to demonstrate your past success with taking an increased unit load.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is general education? What general education courses do I need to take? <\/summary>\n<p>There are three components to any degree: General Education (GE) classes, Major preparation classes, and Elective classes. GE classes are designed to provide you with a broad base of knowledge and usually include the areas of English, Math, Arts &amp; Humanities, Social Sciences, and Physical &amp; Biological Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see the general education requirements, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/articulation\/2025-2026-palomar-college-general-education\/\">associate degree general education<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/articulation\/2025-2026-palomar-college-cal-getc\/\">transfer general education<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What classes do I take for my major?<\/summary>\n<p>The classes required for your major depend both on the major you choose and on your academic goal. For example, the courses required to transfer to a university may differ from those required for an AA degree. To learn of the specific courses required for your goal, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule a counseling appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is an elective?<\/summary>\n<p>There are three components to any degree: General Education classes, Major preparation classes, and Elective classes. An elective course is essentially any class that is not required for General Education or for Major preparation. Electives are often required in order to accumulate the number of units needed for your degree or for transfer. Meet with a counselor to determine if the elective class you are considering is applicable for your degree or for transfer.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I calculate my GPA?<\/summary>\n<p>Your GPA, or grade point average, is the main indicator of your academic performance in college. GPAs are based on the following system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade Points<br>A = 4<br>B = 3<br>C = 2<br>D = 1<br>F = 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To calculate your grade point average, multiply the letter grade points by the number of units in the class. For example, if you received an \u201cA\u201d in English 100, a \u201cC\u201d in Psychology 100, and an \u201cF\u201d in Counseling 110, you would have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Class<\/th><th>Grade<\/th><th>Points<\/th><th>Units Attempted<\/th><th>Grade Points<\/th><\/tr><tr><th>English 100<\/th><td>A<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>x 4 =<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Psychology 100<\/th><td>C<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>x 3 =<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Counseling 110<\/th><td>F<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>x 3 =<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Divide the total number of grade points (22) by the total number of units attempted (10) and that gives you your Grade Point Average = 2.2 GPA.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policies_and_Procedures\"><\/span>Policies and Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is probation or dismissal?<\/summary>\n<p>Probation is applied to your transcript when your semester GPA or cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0. &nbsp;Levels include Probation 1, Probation 2, and lastly Dismissal. &nbsp;If your semester GPA is a 2.0 or above, but your cumulative GPA remains under a 2.0, then you will be placed on Probation 1 or 2 Continued. &nbsp;For information on what to do, see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/probation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Probation and Dismissal<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is academic renewal?<\/summary>\n<p>A student may petition for up to thirty (30) units of previous substandard course work attempted at Palomar College to be disregarded when computing the grade point average (GPA). Review the conditions and submit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2020\/04\/AcdRnwlPet-2020.01.29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petition for Academic Renewal<\/a>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/records-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Records Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I apply to graduate?<\/summary>\n<p>When you are in the semester completing your last courses for your degree, submit an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/graduation-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduation<\/a>. &nbsp;Deadlines are February 28 for spring, June 30 for summer, and September 30 for fall. We encourage all graduating students to attend commencement. Commencement is held once a year in the middle of May. You can visit the Palomar College Student Life and Leadership Office for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/commencement\/\">more information about commencement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you schedule a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counseling appointment<\/a>&nbsp;to verify you have satisfied all of your academic requirements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can attend Palomar College?<\/summary>\n<p>a high school graduate or equivalent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>anyone (including non-high school graduates) 18 years of age or older<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a minor who may profit from instruction and has permission of the local high school district and a parent or guardian.&nbsp; Students under 15 years of age are restricted to courses designed for children.&nbsp; Permission to enroll in other classes rests with the instructor.&nbsp; Some programs have limited admission or have additional academic or skill requirements. Please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/enrollment-main\/steps-enrollment-k12-special-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K-12 Special Admission<\/a>&nbsp;page for more information and instructions on how to enroll.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I purchase a parking permit?<\/summary>\n<p>Parking permits are now your registered license plate- physical permits are no longer available. Purchase your parking permit on your MyPalomar. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/police\/parking-policies-and-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instructions on how to purchase your parking permit<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_and_Dropping_Classes\"><\/span>Adding and Dropping Classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I get started at Palomar<\/summary>\n<p>Brand new students to Palomar College need to start with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/stepstoenroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steps for Enrollment.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;For help on how to use MyPalomar,&nbsp;view the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/mypalomar-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student MyPalomar Instructions<\/a>&nbsp;page. Also, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Help Videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When do I register for classes? How do I register for classes?<\/summary>\n<p>For help on how to register for classes,&nbsp;view our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Help Videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online registration appointments are provided to students after their application is processed.&nbsp; Check your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.palomar.edu\/psp\/palc9prd\/?cmd=login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyPalomar&nbsp;<\/a>account for your registration time.&nbsp;You may enroll anytime after your scheduled appointment. Students who have attended Palomar College but have missed 1 or more semesters (excluding summer) will need to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencccapply.net\/gateway\/apply?cccMisCode=061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>reapply<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to Palomar in order to obtain a&nbsp;<strong><em>current<\/em>&nbsp;registration appointment<\/strong>. &nbsp;Fall registration begins in June. Spring registration begins in November. &nbsp;Summer registration begins in May.&nbsp; Checkout the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/printable-pdf-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration Timetable<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/enrollment-priority-procedure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enrollment Priority Procedure<\/a>&nbsp;for details on your appointment assignment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is &#8220;crashing&#8221; a class?<\/summary>\n<p>If a class is full, you will have to \u201ccrash\u201d the class. If you waitlist a class, then you are putting your name in a prioritized list of crashers. \u00a0As students drop the class, you will be automatically bumped up the list. In order to crash a closed class (all spaces in the class and the waitlist are filled), you must attend the first class meeting. Let the instructor know you are not enrolled and wish to \u201ccrash\u201d the class. If there are no-shows (enrolled students who don\u2019t claim their seats) or withdrawals (enrolled students who decide the class is not what they want), you may be allowed to enroll.\u00a0 There are no guarantees on whether or not a student will be successful in crashing a class.\u00a0 Learn more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/faqs\/crashing\/\">waitlists and permission codes.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I drop a class?<\/summary>\n<p>To drop a class, select Enroll in your Student Center through MyPalomar and click on the&nbsp;<strong>Drop&nbsp;<\/strong>tab. All students are expected to attend classes. Failure to attend class can result in an \u201c<strong>F<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>FW<\/strong>\u201d grade, unless the student processes a drop before the&nbsp;<strong>W<\/strong>&nbsp;deadline.&nbsp;For help on how to drop a class,&nbsp;view the &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/mypalomar-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student MyPalomar Instructions<\/a>&nbsp;page. Also, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Help Videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get a refund for classes I drop?<\/summary>\n<p>Classes must be dropped within the first two weeks of the semester to qualify for a refund or waiver. No refunds or waivers will be granted for drops after the drop date deadline, unless the class is cancelled by the College or if a verified processing error by the College occurred.&nbsp;There is no prorated refund schedule.&nbsp; Not attending classes does not warrant a refund or waiver of fees. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to drop classes by the refund\/waiver deadline or incur the fees.&nbsp; Refunds are processed after all fees or obligations owed to the College are met.&nbsp;Go to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/fiscalservices\/refund-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Refund Policy&nbsp;<\/a>page for specific details.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I need to be a resident of California before I qualify for the in-state enrollment fee?<\/summary>\n<p>One needs to be a resident of California for&nbsp;<strong>one year<\/strong>&nbsp;prior to the residency determination date which is the day before classes begin.&nbsp; In addition to residency, one has to show intent to make California a place of residency. Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/residency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admissions-Residency<\/a>&nbsp;to find the specifics for details and special residency rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I find my instructor&#8217;s email address?<\/summary>\n<p>Type in the last name on Palomar College&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/directory\/?s=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directory<\/a>&nbsp;page to search for an email address. Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student help videos<\/a>&nbsp;page on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gp4PduFnr3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to look up an instructor\u2019s contact information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career\"><\/span>Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I get career counseling at Palomar?<\/summary>\n<p>If you need assistance in identifying your career goal, writing a resume, preparing for an interview, or finding a job, career counseling services are available for Palomar College students at the Career Center. To make an appointment or for more information about the services offered by the Career Services Center, please see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/careercenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Center<\/a>&nbsp;website.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where can I find information about internships?<\/summary>\n<p>Palomar has many internship opportunities for students who would like to gain real-life job experience while attending college. For a list of internship opportunities, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/careercenter\/i-need-to\/find-a-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Center&nbsp;<\/a>website. You may also want to check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cooped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cooperative Education<\/a>&nbsp;website to learn more about how you can earn credit while working and through internships.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What resources are available to help me explore careers and majors?<\/summary>\n<p>Visit the Career Center page for a variety of resources to help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/careercenter\/i-need-to\/explore-careers-and-majors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explore career and majors<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also offer&nbsp;counseling courses&nbsp;focusing on career exploration (Coun 165 Career Search, Coun 170 Major Search, or Coun 115 Career\/Life Planning). Counseling courses are transferable to a four-year university and are degree applicable.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transcripts_and_External_Coursework\"><\/span>Transcripts and External Coursework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I order a transcript?<\/summary>\n<p>Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/transcript-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Order a Transcript<\/a>&nbsp;page for more information on how to order your transcript.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I transfer classes from another school to Palomar?<\/summary>\n<p>If you want to transfer classes from another school to Palomar, submit official transcripts from all colleges to Palomar College&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/records-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Records Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A student needs to come in to see a counselor to have their college transcripts evaluated.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request to make an appointment<\/a>&nbsp;with a counselor to determine if your classes count toward an AA degree and\/or transfer, and to have an official evaluation completed.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Populations\"><\/span>Special Populations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I participate in sports\/athletics?<\/summary>\n<p>Please visit Palomar Athletics website and complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/palomarathletics.com\/general\/New_SA_Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Student-Athlete Checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the Dream act?<\/summary>\n<p>The DREAM Act allows students who qualify for AB 540\/AB 2000 to apply for California financial aid.&nbsp; Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/fa\/special-programs\/california-dream-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Dream Act<\/a>&nbsp;page to fill out the application and for additional resources.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Counseling Services Education Plans Academic Details Policies and Procedures Adding and Dropping Classes Career Transcripts and External Coursework Special Populations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10591,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-212","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10591"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/212\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41682,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/212\/revisions\/41682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}