Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all services are provided in a virtual environment.

Assessment/Placement

San Marcos Campus

Student Access/Assessment Center, SU-1
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm., Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone: 760-744-1150 ext. 2476, 2383, or 2182

Escondido Education Center

Hours: Monday through Thursday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm., Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Phone: 760-744-1150 ext. 8167

Fallbrook Education Center

35090 Horse Ranch Creek Road
Fallbrook, CA 92028

Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm., Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Phone: 760-744-1150, ext. 8696

Rancho Bernardo Education Center

11111 Rancho Bernardo Rd
San Diego, CA 92127

Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm., Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Phone: 760-744-1150, ext. 6680

The English, Reading, and Math placement results are based on the information you provided on the Palomar College application for admission. Results can be viewed on the MyPalomar (eServices) student portal, at the bottom right corner of the Student Center page in the Assessment/Placement Eligibility box.

The Assessment Office may also consider the following documentation for English, Reading, and Math placement:

• • completed English and/or Math courses at other colleges
  • a score of 3 or higher on AP English and/or Math tests
  • other college placement test results if taken within the last two years
  • test results from SAT, ACT, ELM, and/or EPT taken within the last two years

Please email any documentation, along with your Palomar College ID number to assessment@palomar.edu or fax to 760-591-0482.

The Assessment Office can be reached at 760-744-1150 ext. 2476 or 2182.