{"id":2570,"date":"2020-11-03T12:22:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T20:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/?page_id=2570"},"modified":"2025-09-18T11:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:45:37","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2570\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2570-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2570-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2570-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-2570\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/30627275281_c336b7ac72_o-e1698773546369.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/30627275281_c336b7ac72_o-e1698773546369.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/30627275281_c336b7ac72_o-e1698773546369-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/30627275281_c336b7ac72_o-e1698773546369-768x162.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"MD building with yellow flowers\" alt=\"Decorative picture of the MD building \" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2570-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About Orientation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: left\">The New Student Orientation is part of <strong>Step 3: Launch Your Success<\/strong> in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/stepstoenroll\/#launch-your-success\"><strong>Steps to Enroll<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Your New Student Orientation will give you a great head start at Palomar College. Students who complete their orientation are better prepared to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. After completing your orientation, you will be ready to begin your academic planning and register for classes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Orientation can be completed online at your convenience in your <a href=\"https:\/\/my.palomar.edu\/psp\/palc9prd\/?cmd=login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyPalomar<\/a> account.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2570-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Steps to Complete Your New Student Orientation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Sign in to <a href=\"https:\/\/my.palomar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyPalomar<\/a> using your Palomar Student ID # and Password.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Under \"My Information\" then under \"Holds\", click on the New Student Orientation found on the right side.<br \/>\nPlease note, while this is under the Holds tab, it does <strong>NOT<\/strong> place any holds on your account.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3033\" style=\"font-size: 10.72px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/11\/image001-300x109.png\" alt=\"Shows the &quot;Orientation&quot; notification on MyPalomar. It clarifies that orientation is optional and will not place any real holds on your account. Text: &quot;New Student Orientation (no hold) Reason: New Student Orientation Department: Student Services&quot;\" width=\"339\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/11\/image001-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/11\/image001.png 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">This will take you to a new login screen where you will use your Palomar Student ID # and Password to enter the Orientation. (Be sure to allow pop-ups.)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2022\/03\/Single-Sign-On-Login-528x376.png\" alt=\"Single Sign On Login. Text: &quot;Student Login: Full Email (JDoe1234@student.palomar.edu) Employee Login: Username (JDoe) Username: Enter your username Password: Enter your password&quot;\" width=\"430\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2022\/03\/Single-Sign-On-Login-528x376.png 528w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2022\/03\/Single-Sign-On-Login-264x188.png 264w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2022\/03\/Single-Sign-On-Login.png 668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Review orientation and complete the short quiz at the end.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>This online orientation should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.\u00a0\u00a0When you pass the quiz, your record is automatically updated within 24 hours to show completion of the orientation.<br \/>\n<\/em><em>It is recommended that you <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">not<\/span> use Internet Explorer to access MyPalomar, Orientation, Canvas, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2570-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-ccd3630d079f-2570\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/need-help\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tNeed Help?\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2570-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2570-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2570-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Next Steps<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Have you completed your Online Orientation? Great! Now you can move forward with the rest of your <strong>Steps to Enroll<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2570-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3030 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/50174658367_e1ff2423b3_o-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Students in a classroom engaged in group activity \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/50174658367_e1ff2423b3_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/50174658367_e1ff2423b3_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/50174658367_e1ff2423b3_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/50174658367_e1ff2423b3_o-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2023\/10\/50174658367_e1ff2423b3_o.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <span style=\"color: #000000\">Complete the Steps to Enroll to receive enrollment assistance, meet with a counselor to develop an education plan, complete the online new student orientation, apply for financial aid, register for courses and more.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/stepstoenroll\/\">STEPS TO ENROLL<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Student Orientation is part of Step 3: Launch Your Success in your Steps to Enroll. Your New Student Orientation will give you a great head start at Palomar College. Students who complete their orientation are better prepared to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. After completing your orientation, you will be ready&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/\">Continue Reading<span> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10738,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2570","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10738"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2570"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4217,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2570\/revisions\/4217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}