{"id":317,"date":"2015-06-20T07:49:16","date_gmt":"2015-06-20T14:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/?page_id=317"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:45:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:45:46","slug":"checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Below is a checklist for your&nbsp;journey to success. <br><br><span style=\"color: #000000\">Keep in mind that you may need to complete steps earlier or later in your own journey.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the units as a guideline&nbsp;of when to complete the steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2015\/06\/checklist.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2015\/06\/checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Boxes in a checklist marked with a red check\" class=\"wp-image-549\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">0 units (New Students)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/stepstoenroll\/#launch-your-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to Enrollment<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check registration date and time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/mypalomar\/\">MyPalomar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate Palomar email account in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/mypalomar\/\">MyPalomar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/palomarpromise\">Palomar Promise<\/a> program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your recommendations for math and English placement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/mypalomar\/\">MyPalomar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/drc\/\">Disability Resources<\/a> if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/triosss\/\">TRiO<\/a> or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/eops\/\">EOPS<\/a>&nbsp;if qualified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; 14 units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See a counselor for an initial education plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/careercenter\/\">Career Center<\/a> in SU-17 to start career exploration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about the various&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/tutoringservices\/\">tutoring centers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentresources\/\">student support programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for Palomar College scholarships&nbsp;in <a href=\"https:\/\/my.palomar.edu\/psp\/palc9prd\/?cmd=login\">MyPalomar <\/a>in February <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15 &#8211; 29 units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See a counselor for a comprehensive education plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take COUN 165 (Career Exploration) if still undecided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend Career Discovery&nbsp;Day in spring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.universityofcalifornia.edu\/admission-requirements\/transfer-requirements\/uc-transfer-programs\/transfer-admission-guarantee-tag.html\">Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) requirements<\/a> for UC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calstate.edu\/apply\/transfer\/pages\/associate-degree-for-transfer-major-and-campus-search.aspx\">Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)<\/a> for CSU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend&nbsp;College Fair in October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30 &#8211; 44&nbsp;units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See a counselor to update education plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declare major in Admissions or in Counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend application workshop through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/transfercenter\/\">Transfer Center<\/a>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.calstate.edu\/apply\">*Apply to the CSU<\/a>&nbsp;October 1 &#8211; November 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.universityofcalifornia.edu\/my-application\/login\">*Apply to the UC<\/a> October 1 &#8211; November 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*Private and out-of-state universities &#8211; application periods vary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;45 &#8211; 59 units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See a counselor to plan for graduation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend Career Center Job Expo in spring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a resume and cover letter in the Career Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for summer internships in October &#8211;&nbsp;February<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">60 units and more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">Financial Aid<\/a> by March 2 for universities in California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for AA\/AS\/ADT in the semester you are completing the last course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print Application for Graduation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/mypalomar\/\">MyPalomar<\/a>. Submit to Admissions by 2\/28, 6\/30, or 9\/30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/\">Student Life and Leadership website<\/a> for Commencement (graduation) details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for general education certification (CSUGE, IGETC, or Cal-GETC) if completing the pattern. \u00a0Submit Application for Graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit Intent to Register to universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit final transcripts to universities after completing the final semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is a checklist for your&nbsp;journey to success. 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