Your Guide to Palomar
What You Need to Know About Fall 2025
STEP 1) Check your Palomar College student email:
- Official communication goes to your Palomar email, not your personal email
- Make it a habit to check your Palomar Email regularly
STEP 2) Check your MyPalomar regularly for information:
- Confirm your class schedule on MyPalomar
- Double-check your enrolled classes in your student portal for class term dates and deadlines
- Make sure times and locations work for your travel time to class
- If you need changes, you can still adjust during the add/drop period. See a counselor for assistance as changes may affect your financial aid and major requirements
STEP 3) Pay for Classes or Set Up Financial Aid and register for Direct Deposit:
- Visit our Cashiers office or login to your MyPalomar to make a payment
- Visit our Financial Resource Hub for information and resources
- Apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) (if eligible)
- Look into the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for fee waivers
- Explore payment plans if needed
- Make sure tuition and fees are paid on time to avoid being dropped from class
- Explore Palomar Scholarships and Outside Scholarships
STEP 4) Locate your classroom(s) on the Palomar Map:
- Arrive at the right Campus / Education Center
- San Marcos Campus Map
- Education Center Locations
STEP 5) Get your Books and Materials:
- Check the bookstore website, enter your student ID, and confirm your book list for the semester
- Or stop by the Bookstore in person on our San Marcos Campus
STEP 6) Be Ready for the First Day of Class:
- Log in early if classes are online to test access, or arrive early for parking and navigating the campus
- Get a parking permit or MTS transit pass if commuting
- Please have great communication with your instructors who are there to help
- Have a planner or digital calendar to track class times and assignment deadlines
STEP 7) Access Campus Resources:
- Visit our Student Guide
- Find a Student Services Office Hours and website
- Get a Student Activity card for various student discounts and printing
- Technology access: log in to MyPalomar, email, and Canvas (for online courses)
- If you need assistance with Canvas, please reach out to the Academic Technology Resource Center (ATRC)
- If you have any questions about MyPalomar or your Student Email, reach out to admissions@palomar.edu
- If you need additional technical support, contact the helpdesk at allhelpdesk@palomar.edu
- Need to set up or reset your password go to the Password Reset Page
STEP 8) Get Involved:
- Join student Clubs, Athletics, or the Associated Student Government
- Participate in Comet Welcome Days or campus events
Have you visited or connected with all our Student Support Services?
Visit our Academic Technology Resource Center computer labs in H-102 for assistance.
Need to set up or reset your password go to the Password Reset Page.
Need additional help with Passwords or Technology? Contact the Helpdesk
For futher information and resources, visit the Password & Technology Help Resources page.
Let’s Get Started
-
Food and Dining Services
California Dining Services (CDS) offers a range of items for breakfast, with both hot selections and grab and go items available. For lunch, the grill will offer burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, etc. and a variety of refrigerated grab and go sandwiches, salads, fruits, protein boxes, and other snack items available. As additional equipment arrives and is installed, a burrito station and a fresh pizza station will also be opened.
-
Maps and Navigation
Visit this site and sort by campus on the top right of this page or select a building from the list. After clicking “view” on the right, the building will be identified, and you will be prompted in the top right corner for directions if you would like navigational directions to that building.
-
Parking on Campus
Any student utilizing district facilities must be legally parked. Your digital parking permit can be purchased through MyPalomar. There is no physical permit, it is your license plate number. This also applies to individuals using a state-issued disabled placard permit or plate as adopted in the Palomar College Board Policy and Administrative Policy.