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Not just a community
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A college community.
PALOMAR MAKES IT POSSIBLE
Alejandro Arellano
Outreach Specialist Outreach Services
Monica Castillo
Outreach Specialist Outreach Services
Transfer
Associates Degree
A FUN Class!
Music! Ceramics!
Photoshop!
Glass Blowing!
Certificate, Career Tech, Apprenticeship
Lower Division
Summer Courses in Between the University
School Year
Career Change, Additional Skills for Current Job, Pre-reqs for another degree
During High School
▪ Get Ahead for College
▪ Get Caught Up
▪ Learn More
Languages, Music, Art…
Sports! 5K!
Performing Arts!
Short Term Courses - or - Not-for-Credit
Organization, Nutrition, Vehicle Inspection,
Entrepreneurship
What OPPORTUNITIES are available at a community college?
Languages - or -
English as a
Second Language
WHY would you choose a community college?
▪ Explore varied career fields
▪ Student support
▪ Affordable higher education
▪ Quality programs
▪ Transition to higher education
▪ Workforce preparation
▪ Certificates for proficiency or achievement
WHY would you choose Palomar?
▪ One of the largest Community Colleges in San Diego County and California
▪ Diverse range in majors and certificate programs
▪ State of the art facilities, providing hands-on learning
▪ Varied locations, accessible through public transportation
▪ Flexible scheduling: Fast Track, Online, Intersessions
▪ Quality, award winning programs
▪ Multiple forms of financial assistance
▪ Palomar Promise
▪ Meeting the needs of the community, with a quality education, that you can afford
Guided Pathways
Undeclared? www.palomar.edu/careercenter
▪ Course maps
▪ Career exploration
▪ Salaries
www.palomar.edu/mapper
Learning and Career Pathways
▪ Arts, Media and Design
▪ Business
▪ Health and Public Services
▪ Humanities and Languages
▪ Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
▪ Social and Behavioral Sciences
▪ Trade and Industry
Palomar Pathways Mapper
Types of Programs … Degree or Certificate?
A.A. or A.S. Degrees to jump start a career
▪ Business Management, Graphic Communication
▪ Chemistry, Mathematics, Water Technology
▪ French, Spanish, Speech Communication
▪ Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts
▪ Paramedic, Fire Technology, Nursing, Dental Assisting
Technical Skills in many different fields
▪ Welding, Auto Mechanics, Diesel Technology
▪ Computer Games Specialist, Digital Imaging
▪ Fashion, Interior Design, Radio and Television
▪ Geographic Information Technology (GIS)
4-year University Transfer Preparation
▪ Journalism, Geography, Business Administration, Sociology 250 Degree and Certificate Programs
www.palomar.edu/academics
Many options!
Arts, Media and Business Administration
• Art, Design, Illustration
• Business Administration, Real Estate, Accounting
• Graphic Communications, Multimedia & Web
• Media Studies, Cinema, Journalism, Broadcasting
• Performing Arts, Theater, Dance, Music
Languages and Literature
• English and Humanities
• English as a Second Language
• Library Technology (LT)
• Reading and Education
• Speech Communication
• American Sign Language
• World Languages
• Arabic, Chinese, Foreign Languages, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Many options!
Social and Behavioral Sciences
• American Indian Studies
• Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology, Psychology, Religious Studies
• Child Development
• Economics, History, Political Science
• Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation
• Library Technology
• Ethnic Studies
• Africana Studies
• Chicano Studies
• Multicultural Studies
Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Science and Information Systems
• Dental or Medical Assisting
• Earth, Space, and Environmental Sciences, Oceanography, Drone Technology, Geographic Information Systems
• Life Sciences, Biology, Zoology, Botany
• Mathematics
• Nursing
• Physics, Engineering, Physical Science
Emergency Medical Education
• EMT Basic
Public Safety Programs
• Fire Academy
• Police Academy
• Administration of Justice
• Fire Technology
Apprenticeship Programs with Local Unions and Training Centers
• Acoustical Installer
• Carpentry
• Drywall/Lather
• Inside Wireman
• Plasterer
• Sheet Metal
• Sound Technician
Career Tech
Design and Manufacturing Technologies
• Architecture
• Construction Inspection
• Drafting Technology
• Fashion
• Industrial Technology
• Interior Design
• Nutrition
Trade and Industry
• Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
• Auto Body
• Automotive Technology
• Cabinet and Furniture Technology
• Diesel Mechanics Technology
• Public Works Management
• Wastewater Technology Education
• Water Technology Education
• Welding (WELD)
Online Education
Programs Available 100% Online
• American Indian Studies
• Business Administration
• Business Information Worker
• General Business
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Computer Science
• CIS: Data Analytics
• Web Development
• Cybersecurity
• Video Gaming
• Management Information Systems
• Web Design and Development
100% Online – In One Year
• Library & Information Technology
• Italian
• Web Design and Development
• Social Media
• Medical Office Specialist
• Real Estate License Preparation
• Variety of classes
• General Education
• 4-Year Transferable
• Flexibility
• At your own pace
• Independence
• Study Remotely
• Online Tutoring Services
www.palomar.edu/online
Concurrent/Dual Enrollment
✓ K-12 Students take classes for FREE
✓ Get ahead or make-up course work
✓ Work with high school counselor before registering if you plan to use course for high school credit
Process
▪ Palomar Application
▪ Under 16 Years of Age
▪ K-12 Form
▪ Parent, counselor/principal, and professor signatures
▪ On or after registration date, submit to Admissions Office for help with registering
▪ 16 or 17 Years of Age
▪ K-12 Form
▪ Parent and counselor/principal signatures
▪ Submit to Admissions Office
▪ Register online on registration date
www.palomar.edu/stepstoenroll
Left side → “Steps to Enroll” Dropdown → “K-12 Special Admission”
Transfer → Bachelor’s Degree
www.palomar.edu/transfercenter
▪ “CSUs” - California State University
▪ “UCs” - University of California
▪ Private Universities
▪ Out of State
▪ Meet with an Academic Counselor early to make an Ed Plan
▪ Attend Transfer Center events and
workshops
Transfer → Bachelor’s Degree
Example: Cal State San Marcos
www.csusm.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/transfer
▪ Cal State San Marcos will accommodate transfer applicants from its local admission
▪ “Impacted Major” at any university does not mean that you cannot apply
▪ Associates Degree for Transfer - “ADT”
▪ A more seamless transfer pathway
▪ Graduate with 2 years at the university
2021-22 Admissions All Majors Are Impacted At
▪
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
▪
Fresno State
▪
CSU Fullerton
▪
CSU Long Beach
▪
San Diego State
▪
San José State
Transfer → Bachelor’s Degree
Example: Transfer Admission Guarantee “TAG”
www.UniversityOfCalifornia.edu
▪ Available for six UC Campuses
▪ Not available at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD
▪ Popular majors may be excluded
▪ Watch for individual campus programs
▪ UCSD UniversityLink Transfer Program
▪
Family income less than $40,000
▪ UC Davis: 3.2, 3.3 for Engineering
▪ UC Irvine: 3.4
▪ UC Merced: 2.8 - 3.0 (Major based)
▪ UC Riverside: 2.7 - 3.0 (Major based)
▪ UC Santa Barbara: 3.4 (Major based)
▪ UC Santa Cruz: 3.0 The Fall before transferring:
SEPT 1-30
Submit your TAG
NOV 1-30
Submit the UC Admissions Application
▪ Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
▪ Career Center
▪ Disability Resource Center
▪ 10 Tutoring Centers
▪ Ex: Writing Center, Math Center, STEM
▪ English as a Second Language Center
▪ Food Pantry
▪ Transfer Center
▪ Library
▪ LGBT Pride Center
▪ Academic Counseling
▪ Behavioral Counseling
▪ Health Services
▪ Wellness Center
▪ Active Military or Veteran Resource Services
Student Support Services
A FEW Examples!
www.palomar.edu/students
Student Life
Student Clubs
Animal Rights, Associated Student Government, Astronomy Club, Anime and Manga, Chess, Debits
and Credits Accounting, Gender and Women's Studies, Japanese Student
Association, Writing/Poetry, Film, Medical Volunteers, Mental Health, Music, Tech, PUENTE, Physics &
Engineering, Nurses Association, Transitions Collective, UMOJA,
and more!
Or create your own!
PALOMAR POWERED Students
▪ How will you get the most out of your college experience?
▪ How will you find your niche?
▪ What will you do besides go to class?
www.palomar.edu/studentlifeandleadership
Palomar Performing Arts
▪ Music, Chorale, Orchestra
▪ Cuban, Jazz, Stage Band, Guitar, Piano, Computer Music
▪ Conducting, Composition
▪ Dance, Modern, Film, Ballet, Improv, Afro-Cuban/Brazilian, Hip-Hop, Tap
▪ Theater Arts, Technical Theater
▪ Musical Theater
www.palomarperforms.com
Women’s Athletics
Basketball Diving
Sand Volleyball Soccer
Softball Swimming Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo
Men’s Athletics
www.palomarathletics.com
Baseball Basketball Diving Football Soccer Swimming Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling
“Recruits” (Left Column)
Co-ed Cheer Team
Registration/Tuition Cost
www.palomar.edu/fa
Financial Aid
Step 1: Go to www.fafsa.gov or www.dream.csac.ca.gov
▪ Open October 1
st▪ Priority Deadline March 2
nd▪ Ex: Cal Grant, Pell Grant, Palomar Promise
▪ Use 2020 tax information
▪ Select up to 10 schools to send information Step 2: Check Student Aid Report (SAR)
Step 3: Complete application process for individual schools
▪ Each institution will have its own process
▪ Palomar College: Check MyPalomar for “To Do” list
*Entire process may take 6 – 8 weeks total
www.palomar.edu/fa
www.palomar.edu/palomarpromise
Free Access to College!
▪ Free tuition for the FIRST TWO YEARS!
▪ Textbook assistance
▪ Academic and career counseling
▪ First year and second year support programs and resources
PALOMAR MAKES IT POSSIBLE
Supporting our workforce, while providing affordable
higher education to first time college students in our community
www.palomar.edu/palomarpromise
Application and Eligibility
▪ Application is open mid-October
▪ Best Practice: Apply by March 2
nd▪ Palomar Application www.palomar.edu
▪ FAFSA or www.fafsa.gov
▪ DREAM Act Application www.dream.csac.ca.gov
▪ Promise Application eservices.palomar.edu “MyPalomar” Student Center
▪ Open to all first-time college students
▪ Units earned through concurrent/dual enrollment are exempt
▪ Have a HS Diploma or GED
▪ CA Resident or eligible exempt status (AB540, military dependent)
PALOMAR MAKES IT POSSIBLE
www.palomar.edu/palomarpromise
Support
▪ Priority registration
▪ Academic Counseling, Career Planning
▪ First year and second year support programs and resources
▪ Support to stay on track to complete academic and career goals
▪ Special events to become familiar with the Palomar campus, student services and resources
PALOMAR MAKES IT POSSIBLE
www.palomar.edu/palomarpromise
Maintain Eligibility
▪ Full-time enrollment (12 units)
▪ Meet with a counselor and establish an Ed Plan
▪ Adhere to Student Success Agreement
▪ Maintain minimum of Palomar 2.0 GPA
PALOMAR MAKES IT POSSIBLE
Your Promising Stages to Enrollment
www.palomar.edu/stepstoenroll
APPLY
1. CCC Apply Application
1. Palomar App 2. FAFSA or DREAM
Act Application 3. Palomar Promise
Application
REGISTER
1. Register for Classes
2. Pay for classes PLAN
1. Orientation 2. Educational
Planning
= Priority Registration!
