1 Apply and Activate
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Apply online at www.palomar.edu/apply and create an OpenCCC account then complete the Palomar College Application. You will receive an email from admissions with your student ID and student email a few days after completing the application. Then, you can activate your student email by logging into your MyPalomar and signing into your student email.
Questions?
Phone: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2164
Email: admissions@palomar.edu
Palomar Promise
After you have access to your MyPalomar student portal, complete the Palomar Promise Application from the Student Center Tab of MyPalomar.
2 Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act application. Our school code is 001260. You can apply for the California College Promise Grant in MyPalomar and submit any required financial aid documents to the Financial Aid Office. Apply for scholarships.
Questions?
Phone: (760) 744-1150 Ext. 2366
Email: finaid@palomar.edu
3 Launch Your Success
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Complete your online orientation in MyPalomar to learn more about Palomar and the resources available to help you be successful in your academic journey.
Questions?
Phone: (760) 744-1150 Ext. 3756
Email: recruitment@palomar.edu
Whether you are undeclared or secured with a major, visit the Career Center to support your career path. Review the Palomar Pathways Mapper to help guide you to a field of study that will help you achieve your college goals.
Questions?
Phone: (760) 744-1150 Ext. 2194
Email: careercenter@palomar.edu
4 Review Your Placement and Develop an Education Plan
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English and Math placement is determined by the information provided in your application. You can review your placement in MyPalomar. If you have AP test scores to submit, please email records@palomar.edu.
Questions?
Phone: (760) 744-1150 Ext. 2746
Email: assessment@palomar.edu
Review the Palomar Pathways Mapper for your major to see a suggested breakdown of your courses. Then, schedule an appointment with your counselor to make sure you are on the right track. If you are part of the following programs, contact them to connect with a counselor:
Athletics, Camp Pendleton, EOPS, TRiO, Palomar Promise, Veterans
5 Register and Pay for Classes
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Priority registration appointments will be made available in the MyPalomar student portal. An email will be sent to your student email account once your priority registration appointment has been issued. You may select classes on or after your registration date in the class search in MyPalomar. Pay for classes within 10 calendar days of registration to avoid being dropped from your courses. You may pay enrollment fees online at MyPalomar or at the cashier's office.
Parking
Digital parking passes can be purchased online through your MyPalomar account. Student parking is located in lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, and 15.
Student Activity Cards
Student activity cards are optional but available for purchase to currently enrolled Palomar students. You may pay online in MyPalomar under the "Financials" tab, or in person at the cashier's office. Pickup is available at the Access & Engagement Center in SU-19.