Steps for Concurrent Enrollment – K12 Special Admissions

How to Apply:

• Get Permission: You need approval from both your high school district and a parent or guardian.
• Apply Online: Complete the online Application for Admission.
• Complete Form: Fill out the K12 Special Admission Approval Form.
  • NEW! Students only need to submit the K12 Special Admission Form once for their entire high school career.
  • A new form is only required if:
    • You change schools or districts
    • You transition to homeschooling
    • A parent/guardian withdraws consent in writing. 
• Submit Forms (Choose One):
  • In person: At the Enrollment Services Office (San Marcos campus) or any of our Education Centers (Escondido, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo).  
  • By email: Send a PDF copy from your Palomar student email to admissions@palomar.edu.
  • Note: Admissions will release K12 student holds up until the student’s high school graduation date listed on the K12 form.
• 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 if you have questions about the content of this required annual training.

For Students Under 16:

• Obtain Faculty Permission: Get approval from each Palomar College instructor for the class you wish to take on the Under 16 Add/Drop Form.
• Instructor Approval and Enrollment: Palomar instructors have full discretion to approve or deny students under 16. To be officially enrolled, submit the completed Under 16 Add/Drop Form to the Enrollment Services Office.
• World Languages Courses: Students under 16 interested in World Languages courses should review the World Languages Policy for Enrollment of High School and Other Young Students. 

For Graduates Under 18 or Proficiency Certificate Holders:

• Signatures Required: Only the student and a parent or guardian need to sign the K12 Special Admission Approval Form.

For Homeschooled Students:

• Signatures Required: A local high school district official or parent/guardian must sign K12 School Official Certification portion. 
• Additional Requirement: Submit a Private School Affidavit. 

Unit Limits:

• Fall/Spring Terms: Up to 7 units
• Summer Session: Up to 5 units
• Exceed Limits: If you need more units, fill out the K12 Special Admission Unit Petition along with unofficial high school and college transcripts showing academic success. The high school district counselor must sign the petition for full-time enrollment.

Fees:

• Part-Time (11 units or under): Enrollment fee is waived.
• Full-Time (11.5 or more units): Enrollment fee applies to all units.

Non-Resident Students:

• For High School Credit: In-state enrollment fee is waived. Submit a Transcript Request Form for grade transfer back to high school.
• For College Credit: Non-resident enrollment fee applies.

Additional Fees:

• All Special Admission students (part-time and full-time) must pay the mandatory Health Fee and Student Center Fee, plus any materials and book fees.