Dual Enrollment at a Participating High School
- Consult Your High School Counselor: Discuss available courses and your interest in dual enrollment.
- Apply to Palomar College: Submit your application online here.
- Complete Required Form: K12 Special Admissions Approval Form
- Submit Forms:
- To Your High School Official: Ensure the completed K12 Special Admissions Approval Form is submitted.
- Residency Documentation (if applicable): If flagged for out-of-state residency, bring your forms to the Enrollment Services Office at the main campus in San Marcos or any of our Education Centers (Escondido, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo). Alternatively, email the forms as a PDF to admissions@palomar.edu from your Palomar student email.
- Enrollment Process: The Office of Dual Enrollment will handle course enrollment once your high school official submits the completed paperwork.
Concurrent Enrollment
For students taking courses online or at Palomar College without coordination from a participating high school.
- Submit Forms:
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- To Palomar College Admissions Office: Ensure the completed K12 Special Admissions Approval Form is submitted.
- Residency Documentation (if applicable): If flagged for out-of-state residency, bring your forms to the Enrollment Services Office at the main campus in San Marcos or any of our Education Centers (Escondido, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo). Alternatively, email the forms as a PDF to admissions@palomar.edu from your Palomar student email.
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- Self-Enroll in Classes: Log into MyPalomar for course registration.
- For Students Under 16 Years Old:
- Obtain permission from the Palomar faculty member for each class.
- The faculty member will sign the K12 Special Admissions Approval Form if permission is granted.
- Admissions staff will process the course enrollment.
Things to Consider Before Taking a College Course
- Students/Parents/Guardians should be aware that: Students will be required to complete the annual Sexual Assault Prevention for Community Colleges online training. This training is required for all community college students in California under AB 2683 and AB 2608. Please contact Palomar’s Title IX Coordinator at https://www.palomar.edu/titleix if you have questions about the content of this required annual training.
- Grades: They become part of your official college record.
- Impact on Financial Aid: Failing a class could negatively affect future financial aid.
- Transferability: Not all courses are transferable to every four-year university.
- College Expectations: Adjusting to college-level content and faculty expectations may be challenging.
- Privacy (FERPA): As a college student, parents cannot speak to professors directly regarding your academic matters.
- Disability Accommodations: If you have a disability or an IEP/504 Plan, visit the Palomar College Disability Resource Center to discuss eligibility and accommodations.
For information on selecting classes, please visit our Planning Your Pathway page.
Useful Resources for Students
CCC Apply Application
Step 1: Apply!
- Apply Online: Go to palomar.edu/apply to apply or update your CCC Apply application.
- Create or Sign In: Create a CCC Apply profile with your preferred email and phone number, or sign in if you already have an account.
- Start a New Application: Select "Start a New Application.”
- Enter Details:
- Choose the Term Applying For, Educational Goal (after graduation), and Intended Major of Study.
- Enter your profile information, SSN or TIN, parent information, and current mailing address.
- Select your Education Status, Citizenship/Military Status, Needs and Interests, Demographic Data, and answer Supplemental Questions.
- Select either "Consent" or "Do Not Consent."
- Check both 'By Clicking Here' checkboxes.
- Submit: Click "Submit My Application."
- Confirmation: Verify your application status by going to the main page of CCC Apply under “My Applications.” You will also receive a confirmation email with your CCC ID and Confirmation Number. Write down your CCC username, password, PIN, CCC ID, and confirmation number for future reference.
For first-time applicants, you will receive a Palomar ID number at your registered email within 3-5 business days after submitting your CCC Apply application.
Step 2: Activate
- Retrieve Palomar ID: Obtain your Palomar ID number from MyPalomar under “ID/Password Help” or from the welcome email sent by Palomar.
- Create a Password: Set up a password on MyPalomar.
- Secure Your Information: Keep your Palomar ID number and password safe; you’ll use the same password for Canvas.
- Complete Surveys: Sign in to MyPalomar and complete the Palomar Placement and Pathway surveys if required.
Below are notes on usernames and passwords for systems at Palomar College.
- MyPalomar (student portal): https://my.palomar.edu
Username: 9 digit Student ID number
Password: set by you and can be reset. Additional instructions for MyPalomar.
. - Canvas (class information): https://www.palomar.edu/atrc/lms-login
Username: full email address (example: JDoe1234@student.palomar.edu)
Password: Same as password for logging in to MyPalomar
. - Palomar College computers/laptops on campus:
Username: 9 digit Student ID number
Password: Same as password for logging into MyPalomar
. - Email/Office 365: http://www.outlook.com/student.palomar.edu
Username: full email address (example: JDoe1234@student.palomar.edu)
Password: Same as password for logging in to MyPalomar
. - .GoPrint station:
Username: 9 digit Student ID number
Password: Same as password for logging in to MyPalomar
- Change your MyPalomar Password
- Find your student email address
- Log into your student email
- Login to Canvas
- Register for classes (if classes are not offered at your high school)
- Take a look at this handout for MyPalomar for help on accessing MyPalomar or on changing your password.
- Take a look at this handout for Canvas for help on accessing Canvas and navigating the different items in Canvas.
Tutoring is available to you in Canvas. Just sign up for the Online Tutoring "course." Check the Online Tutoring website for a video on how to access tutoring.
Dual enrollment classes at the high school are COLLEGE classes. So, don't underestimate the rigor and pace of your classes. Here are some tips for studying:
- Read the book before class. At least skim the chapter.
- Attend every lecture.
- Take notes in every class.
- Review your notes as soon as possible, preferably the first 10 minutes after class.
- Read the book again. Look for additional details.
- Review your material again.
For more information, see the Study Skills Six Steps.
Use this guide to help answer additional questions regarding campus resources!