Palomar College Academic Planning

Agenda Community College Pathways Guarantee Programs Education Planning Palomar College Highlights G/S

Admissions Process Apply or Update Application Apply for Financial Aid – www.FAFSA.gov Orientation & Assessment Make a Counseling Appointment Create your Schedule & Register for Classes Pay For Your Classes G/S

Admissions Process Reminders: If you are not 18 years old by August 21, 2016 you will need a K-12 Minor Form. If you are undocumented, then complete a paper application and affidavit to pay in-state tuition fees. Complete financial aid process early. See a counselor before registration for individualized attention. (760) 891-7511 Mention that an AA is not required to transfer.

Education planning Mention that student should apply if they have between 3.3 or 3.4 as a non-TAG. UCSD waitlist went this low.

What is an education plan? A semester by semester course of study outlining a strategy for identifying and reaching your educational goals. May include career planning activities and support tools Developed by you and a counselor Abbreviated ed plan and Comprehensive ed plan Mention that student should apply if they have between 3.3 or 3.4 as a non-TAG. UCSD waitlist went this low.

Things to consider Full-time school = 12 semester units (3 to 4 classes) 1 unit = 1 hour of class per week (usually) Study time/wk = 2-3 hours per unit Work outside of school: Ideally < 20 hours/wk Mention that student should apply if they have between 3.3 or 3.4 as a non-TAG. UCSD waitlist went this low.

General Education Advising Guides Associate Degree (yellow sheet) CSU General Education (blue sheet) IGETC (green sheet) Mention that student should apply if they have between 3.3 or 3.4 as a non-TAG. UCSD waitlist went this low.

Major coursework Associate Degrees Refer to community college catalog Transfer www.assist.org See a counselor for details Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) Mention that student should apply if they have between 3.3 or 3.4 as a non-TAG. UCSD waitlist went this low.

Community College Pathways Mention that an AA is not required to transfer.

Some of the Degrees & Certificates Palomar offers Fire Technology Paramedic Certification Police Academy Nursing Dental Assisting ASL Interpreting Guitar Making Technology Water Technology Apprenticeships Graphic Communications Public Works Management Real Estate Library Technology Digital Broadcast Arts Video Game Developer Fashion Theater Arts Three Dimensional Arts, (emphasis in Glass) Automotive Technology Aviation Sciences Photography TAGs (No SDSU or UCLA) Transfer to Yale, John Aragon, 4.0 GPA, Summer research fellowship

Certificate pathway Complete major requirements as outlined in college catalog 9 – 45 units No general education coursework Mention that an AA is not required to transfer.

Associate Degree pathway General Education Major Electives 18 – 27 units 18 – 45 units (if needed) ______________________ 60 minimum total units Mention that an AA is not required to transfer. Courses #50 and higher apply to an Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree pathway Lower Division Upper Division (Fresh, Soph) (Junior, Senior) General Education Major Electives 39 – 48 units 0 – 9 units 0 – 50 units 30 – 55 units (if needed) (if needed) 60 minimum 50 – 70 units total units of upper division to transfer coursework Total Units Minimum: 120 units Mention that an AA is not required to transfer. Courses #100 and higher apply to a Bachelor’s Degree (with some exceptions for UC schools)

associate Degree for transfer pathway (AD-T) Lower Division Upper Division (Fresh, Soph) (Junior, Senior) General Education Major Electives 39 – 48 units 0 – 9 units 18 – 24 units 30 – 55 units (if needed) (if needed) 60 minimum 60 units total units university to transfer coursework Total Units Minimum: 120 units Mention that an AA is not required to transfer. Courses #100 and higher apply to a Bachelor’s Degree

AD-T Programs 60 units at community college, 60 units at university Additional consideration for admission into CSUs (.1 GPA boost) Uniform coursework across various CSUs Different CSUs accept specific AD-T degrees. www.adegreewithaguarantee.com Certain community colleges have certain AD-T degrees

Palomar AD-T Programs Administration of Justice Geology Journalism Anthropology Kinesiology Business Administration Mathematics Philosophy Communication Studies Psychology Sociology Early Childhood Education Spanish Studio Arts Economics Theater Arts English Geography

Palomar AD-T Programs Coming Soon Art History Biology Chemistry Child and Adolescent Development Music Nutrition and Dietetics

Guarantee Programs Mention that student should apply if they have between 3.3 or 3.4 as a non-TAG. UCSD waitlist went this low.

Transfer Admission guarantee (TAG) All UCs, except Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD UC Davis: 3.2, 3.3 for Engineering UCI: 3.4 UCM: 2.8 - 3.0 UCR: 3.0 - 3.2, 3.5 for Business UCSB: 3.2 UCSC: 3.0 Mention that student should apply if they have between 3.3 or 3.4 as a non-TAG. UCSD waitlist went this low.

UCSD University Link Family Income $40,000 per year Submit application during first year Transfer within 3 years Complete all major preparation 3.5 GPA by end fall term before transfer 60 units 7-course pattern (both English and Math must be completed by end fall term before transfer)

SDSU TAG Only certain majors are guaranteed. See SDSU Transfer Majors website. If major is not offered at CSUSM, then TAG applies to Palomar students as well. Approximately 2/3 majors with no district boundaries. No TAGs for majors with Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-T) Special application process (regardless of location): Nursing, Music, Dance, or Television Film and New Media

Student Support Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Stem Center, Embedded Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction First Year Experience (FYE) TLC, Skillshops, Summer Bridge Counseling Services Transfer Center Special Programs: EOPS, TRiO, CalWORKs Health Services, including mental health Enjoy closer, more supportive relationships with instructors, tutors, and counselors. Create a stronger academic network for yourself.

Disability Resource Center (DRC) Services are not automatic Initial Intake Appointment (documentation needed) Services will be determined

Career Services Career Exploration: www.palomar.edu/counseling/careercenter www.cacareercafe.com www.onetonline.org www.salary.com Career Development: Education Experience Networking Internship Program

Next Steps Register for classes Make appointment with counselor to create a comprehensive education plan “I’m just going to Palomar.” Take math – or take assessment

Last Words of Wisdom Don’t waste your freshman year academically. Take math as soon as you can! Study, Take Notes – no more “study guides” with answers to tests. See a counselor once a semester. Think about potential careers now! Take Coun 165 (career exploration) Community college is still college.

Questions? www.palomar.edu/counseling