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.
4. 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.

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 the student and 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. 
• Please note: Palomar College instructors have full discretion to approve or deny students in these cases. Each class requires a separate K12 Special Admission Form, as instructor approval is needed for each individual course. The instructor’s signature solely confirms age approval for the course; it does not guarantee enrollment. 
• Submit an Add/Drop Form to be official enrolled in the course. 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 enrollment fee 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.