- Check your Palomar College student email:
- Official communication goes to your Palomar email, not personal email
- Make it a habit to check your Palomar Email regularly
- Check your MyPalomar regularly for information:
- Confirm your class schedule on MyPalomar
- Double-check your enrolled classes in your student portal for class term dates and deadlines
- Make sure times and locations work for your travel time to class
- If you need changes, you can still adjust during the add/drop period. See a counselor for assistance as changes may affect your financial aid and major requirements
- Pay for Classes or Set Up Financial Aid and register for Direct Deposit:
- Visit our Cashiers office or login to your MyPalomar to make a payment
- Visit our Financial Resource Hub for information and resources
- Apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) (if eligible)
- Look into the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for fee waivers
- Look into the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for fee waivers
- Explore payment plans if needed
- Make sure tuition and fees are paid on time to avoid being dropped from class
- Explore Palomar Scholarships and Outside Scholarships
- Locate your classroom(s) on the Palomar Map:
- Get your Books and Materials:
- Be Ready for the First Day of Class:
- Log in early if classes are online to test access or arrive early for parking and navigating the campus
- Get parking permit or MTS transit pass if commuting
- Please have great communication with your instructors who are there to help
- Have a planner or digital calendar to track class times and assignment deadlines
- Access Campus Resources:
- Visit our Student Guide
- Find a Student Services Office Hours and website
- Get a Student Activity card for various student discounts and printing
- Technology access: log in to the MyPalomar, email, and Canvas (for online courses)
- If you need assistance with Canvas please reach out to Academic Technology Resource Center (ATRC)
- If you have any questions about MyPalomar or your Student Email reach out to admissions@palomar.edu
- If you need additional technical support, contact the helpdesk at allhelpdesk@palomar.edu
- Need to set up or reset your password go to the Password Reset Page
- Get Involved:
- Join student Clubs, Athletics, or Associated Student Government
- Participate in Comet Welcome Days or campus events
Last modified on August 22, 2025
