Effective May 31, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for students and employees to be onsite at the main campus or education centers. Students no longer need to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to register for onsite courses. However, Palomar College continues to encourage full COVID-19 vaccination for students and employees.

No, you are not allowed to ask a student or employee if they have been vaccinated, as this is medically confidential information.

While facial coverings and social distancing are no longer required, individuals are strongly encouraged to continue to wear facial coverings in indoor spaces.

For information on Counseling Services please visit: http://www.palomar.edu/counseling
counselingdepartment@palomar.edu
760-891-7511

For the latest information regarding COVID-19 and Financial Aid, please visit the COVID-19 Financial Aid Updates page 

You can add any open course from your MyPalomar account.

The refund of fees are following the standard deadlines.  For each of your classes, you can find the “last refund date” in “Class Details within the MyPalomar Class search.

It’s completely understandable that you are concerned about this!  Here is one resource: Check out the Are You Ready to be an Online Student webpages: https://www.palomar.edu/areyouready/. We also recommend you contact the instructor for tips on how to be successful.

Palomar College offers online tutoring through Palomar Tutors and Net Tutor. Students access online tutoring through the “Online Tutoring” course in Canvas. You must enroll in this Canvas course first. For a video tutorial and additional information/updates, please visit the Tutoring Services webpage for more details.

Palomar College is working in accordance with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, as new updates in legislation and state-wide regulations are received daily. We will keep the Enrollment, Admissions, Records & Evaluations webpage up to date as new regulations and information are received.

Yes. Please click on the following link: Request an Appointment with a Palomar Counselor. You will be contacted within 48 business hours for an appointment time for the following week.

Palomar College transcripts can be requested online in your MyPalomar student portal.

• Click on the “Student Center” tab.
• Under “My Records and Enrollment”, click on the “Official Transcript” link.
• Follow the instructions on the TranscriptsPlus® order form.
• If you have any difficulties ordering transcripts, please send an email to records@palomar.edu.

We appreciate your patience while we respond to your inquiries remotely.

Verification requests forms can be emailed to records@palomar.edu

Verifications are processed and mailed weekly.

Link to the form:  http://www.palomar.edu/enrollmentservices/files/2014/12/VerifReqFlyer2020.pdf

Palomar College is working in accordance with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, as new updates in legislation and state-wide regulations are received daily. We will keep the Enrollment, Admissions, Records & Evaluations webpage up to date as new regulations and information are received.

Please visit the Evaluations office webpage: https://www.palomar.edu/evaluationsandrecords/

All forms are being submitted electronically to evaluations@palomar.edu

For all health services, call first. The Student Health Center phone number is (760) 891-7530.

The Student Health Center is transitioning to phone appointments whenever necessary. We do not have the capacity to treat or diagnose COVID-19 on campus, but our medical team can answer your questions and provide guidance on where to access appropriate care.  Palomar students can access telehealth services by video 24/7 through Rezolve.org at a discounted rate of $10 per visit. For instructions, visit the Student Health Centers’ website.

Student Health Center – studenthealthcenters@palomar.edu

If you are experiencing a crisis or psychiatric emergency, call the SD County Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240.  You may text “COURAGE” to 741741 to access the Crisis Text Line.  Both of these services are open and available 24/7.

For Behavioral Health Counseling Services at Palomar College, please call first. Call (760) 891-7531 for scheduling options.

Behavioral Health Counselors remain available during the spring semester. Appointments will transition to telehealth platforms, including phone appointments. Your counselor will discuss these options with you and establish a plan that will help reduce barriers to your mental healthcare including referral to partners in the community for ongoing treatment.

Behavioral Health Counseling Services – bhcs@palomar.edu

We have created a quick guide with on-campus and community resources to assist you. Visit our Quick Guide to Student Resources website for more information.

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We will be offering limited online applications and appointments for non-perishable prepackaged food and diapers. Information will be updated as new details become available.

Our Food & Nutrition Center is currently closed. Many community food resources are available for you and your family. Please contact our office, Monday-Friday; 7:30am – 4:00pm, at 760-744-1150 ext. 7540 if you need assistance with finding the best community resources. Listed below are helpful links to access food resources. We encourage students to continue using community resources and watch the Palomar College calendar for large food distribution events on campus in the near future.

• San Diego Food Bank
• North County Food Bank
• 211 services
• California Association of Food Banks
• Feeding America
• CalFresh
• The Social Care Network

Please visit the Activity Card Page for more information.

Currently unknown due to the increase of the Delta Variant cases and FDA approved vaccinations.

The ASG and ICC are working remotely and pending new direction from the District, the ASG and ICC may consider a hybrid meeting in which some students may be on campus and others will attend via ZOOM. “Zoom” meeting formats will be used. Virtual activities are under development and will move forward, pending District updates.

Please contact our office, Monday-Friday between 7:30 am – 4:00 pm at (760) 744-1150 ext. 7509 if you need assistance, or visit:

• ASG Website
• Clubs

We have prepared this list of resources that are designed to serve in meeting a variety of your needs. Quick Guide to Student Resources

Students have the option of meeting with a DRC counselor or other DRC specialist via Zoom or telephone.

New appointment requests are being reviewed on a student by student basis to ensure active students in courses this semester and prospective students are being assisted and supported in a timely manner. Prospective and current DRC students can reach the DRC at drc@palomar.edu, 760-593-7230 or online contact form https://www.palomar.edu/drc/drc-contact-form/.

The DRC’s Testing Center will be providing onsite test proctoring for eligible DRC students approved for test accommodations and taking onsite classes by appointment with five days’ advance notice.  Test proctoring appointments can be made by e-mail at drcproctor@palomar.edu or 760-744-1150, ext. 3939.   For online test accommodations, DRC students should e-mail their current DRC-issued Authorized Academic Accommodation Letter for the course and semester to their professor, and remind the professor three days before each quiz/exam to apply the approved extended time to the quiz/exam in Canvas.  The ATRC, https://www.palomar.edu/atrc/ is the source of support for professors should assistance by needed extending the quiz/exam time for a DRC student.

Additional DRC updates can be found on the DRC website at www.palomar.edu/drc  DRC staff can answer questions via phone at (760) 593-7230, e-mail at drc@palomar.edu or via our online Contact Form https://www.palomar.edu/drc/drc-contact-form/.

The CCCAA Board of Directors voted that student-athletes who competed in the 2020 spring season will have their season of competition restored, provided they have not quit or been cut from their teams prior to their season being postponed.  The NCAA, NAIA and other collegiate governing bodies are currently addressing similar issues and the CCCAA will continue to work with them to help student-athletes who wish to eventually transfer.

Practices outside of regularly scheduled classes are canceled through June 30, 2020.  However, all athletes are required to still participate in their ACS classes via distance learning. Athletes should contact their coaches directly for more information on their specific class requirements.

No. All classes will continue through a distance learning format as stated in the release by the school. All assignments must still be completed by appropriate deadlines.

Athletes should contact the Athletic Academic Counselor, Amber Slivick, for direct assistance. Meetings will be held by phone or via Zoom.  (Instructions for setting up a meeting with Zoom can be found here.)  Student Athletes should also frequently check the Palomar College Website for updated information on further resources.

The facilities are closed as of Mar. 13 2020 and will remain closed indefinitely.

If you need rehab, please contact the athletic trainers, Flecicia Heise (fheise@palomar.edu) or Dennis Greenhill (dgreenhill@palomar.edu). Each injury will be individually evaluated.

Please go to the Palomar College Website and click the “New Students” tab at the top of the page.  If further assistance is needed please contact one of the coaches of the sport that you would like to participate in.

All counseling appointments will be taking place online through March 20th.  Students can continue to set up appointments online through the athletic website’s appointment website or by emailing Amber Slivick at aslivick@palomar.edu. The lab will be closed.

Get in touch with Veterans Department for more information.

Many VA facilities are reopening to care for veterans while others are still focusing on TeleHealth appointments. For more information on other services near you and medical care please visit the VA webpage.

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/

Please email us at veterans@palomar.edu and we will work quickly to answer your questions.

We are still working very closely with many of our community organizations as they are working on ways to provide services to veterans and their families during this time. If you have a referral request, please email us at veterans@palomar.edu.

We expect to return to the office for the Fall 2021 semester. However, number of people who can be in the office will be limited. Most of the requests can be submitted online by completing the appropriate request forms posted at https://www.palomar.edu/internationalstudents/student-forms-2/ and send to internationalstudents@palomar.edu. We will send you the item requested to your student email account. We also are available to meet you on zoom meetings.

If you completed the Graduation Petition, then your Certificate or Degree will be mailed to your permanent address. The deadlines are Sept 30th for the Fall term, February 28th for the Spring term and June 30th for the Summer session. There is no deadline for CSUGE or IGETC Certification.

Please complete the Last Semester Questionnaire and send it to internationalstudents@palomar.edu. It is very important that you do this, so we can take care of your SEVIS record appropriately.

If you are transferring to another school, please also send a copy of the Acceptance email that you received and the SEVIS Release Request to internationalstudents@palomar.edu.

You can still make an online Counseling appointment. Just email internationalstudents@palomar.edu and tell us what time works for you.

New Overseas Students for the Fall 2021 term will be required to enroll in one face to face or hybrid class. About 25% of Fall 2021 classes are being offered online. You can take all of your classes online while you are in your home country or if you are a continuing student that began your classes before March 2020.

Please check with CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) travel advisory at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html and find out if your county has any restriction to enter the U.S.

Students from China, Iran, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Brazil, and South Africa are exempt from the restriction - 20071733j.pdf (aila.org).