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Returning Students

Welcome back to Palomar College
“You Start Here and Can Go Anywhere!”

Follow the steps below to continue your educational journey

Before you can register for classes you will need to complete the Palomar College Application.  You must have a personal email account in order to submit an application.

  1. Apply
    Students need to complete the CCCApply and the Palomar Application (CCC stands for California Community Colleges). 
    • You will have to create a Username and Password for the CCCApply, please make sure to write them down since you might need them later on. MAKE SURE you enter your previous Palomar College ID number on the application. Get started.
    • Once both applications have been completed you will receive a confirmation email at the address you used in your application.
  2. Choose an ESL level
    Call our ESL Office Staff to let them know the level you have selected or to ask questions. If you prefer you can email the ESL office staff from your Palomar College e-mail to request a level eligibility. For help on deciding on ESL level. 
  3. Register and Pay
    Using your Palomar ID number you can now register and also pay for your ESL Class at MyPalomar. (Non-credit ESL classes also pay the health fee). You can also reset your password at MyPalomar if you have forgotten it or has expired.

Additional Resources

Instructions on how to complete the CCCApply applications

Instructions on how to create or resent MyPalomar(eServices) password

Video’s show how to create/reset password, register/pay for class, and purchase parking permit

Note: If you are a returning student (i.e. have been gone more than two semesters) you will need to follow the steps above using your Palomar College ID  number to submit a new application.

Credit Students

Students who would like to receive units from a course for a degree or diploma can take an ESL course with credits.  An ESL credit course it is typically between 3-6 units. 

Students must apply online, which you can do on your own, or you can call one of our ESL Offices to receive assistance from our ESL staff with the online application.  After you have applied online, you can select the ESL class and level that you would like to take.

Non-Credit Students

Students will not receive units for a degree or diploma, but will gain general English knowledge.  Students are required to pay the Health fee for these non-credit classes.

After you have applied online, you can call one of our ESL Offices and have our ESL Program Assistants help you enroll in the class that is right for you and level that you would like to take.