Special Admission for High School Students at Palomar College

How to Apply:

1. Get Permission: You need approval from both your high school district and a parent.
2. Apply Online: Complete the online Application for Admission.
3. Submit Forms: Fill out the K12 Special Admission Approval Form.

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 and submit it with your unofficial high school and college transcripts showing past success with increased units. High school district counselor must sign the Unit Petition for full-time enrollment.

For Graduates or Proficiency Certificate Holders:

• Only a parent or guardian’s signature is needed on the Special Admission Approval form.

For Homeschooled Students:

• An official from the local high school district or a parent/guardian must sign Part 4: School Assessment.
• Submit a Private School Affidavit with the K12 form.

For Students Under 16:

• Obtain permission from each Palomar faculty member. They will sign the K12 Special Admission Approval form. You need to process your enrollment with the Admissions staff in the Enrollment Services Office.

Submit Forms:

• 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.

Fees:

• Part-Time (under 12 units): Enrollment fee is waived.
• Full-Time (12 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 tuition applies.

Additional Fees:

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