1. COMPLETE THE TOP HALF OF INTAKE FORM NOW!

2. PALOMAR COLLEGE ACADEMIC PLANNING WORKSHOP

3. EDUCATIONAL HIERARCHY
UNIVERSITY
Explain to students the various types of doctors they can be (MD, Ed.D, PhD, JD, etc.)
PALOMAR COLLEGE

4. EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AT PALOMAR COLLEGE
Certificate (No GE)
Associates Degree (GE & Major Prep Courses)
Transferring to University (GE & Major Prep Courses)

5. PALOMAR OFFERS 250+ DEGREES
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
Photography

6. ASSESSMENT/PLACEMENT
MyPalomar (eServices)
Student Center
Placement (scroll down, see bottom right)

7. ENGLISH FLOW CHART OR

8. READING FLOW CHART OR

9. ESL FLOW CHART OR

10. Math Sequence
Math makes it a ‘bit’ more complicated!
Not as Simple!

11. Math Sequence
Will be in left-hand side of folder

12. Example #1

13. Example #2

14. General Education Advising Guides
UC or CSU GE
Associates Degree GE
CSU
GE (only)

15. ASSOCIATES DEGREE Requires 60 degree applicable units
Prepares students for immediate employment after graduation
Requires 2.0 G.P.A.
Yellow Sheet
GE and competencies
major requirements
electives

16. TRANSFER POSSIBILITIES
23 California State Universities:
CSUSM, SDSU, LA, Fresno, Chico, Sacramento,
Dominguez Hills, Northridge, Long Beach,
Monterey Bay, Channel Islands, Fullerton,
Humboldt, Stanislaus, East Bay, San Jose,
San Luis Obispo, Pomona, Sonoma, Maritime,
Bakersfield, Northridge, San Bernardino.
Use the CSU GE Breadth pattern - Blue Sheet
9 University of California Universities:
Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced,
Riverside, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara
Use the IGETC – Green Sheet
Private and out-of-state universities

17. 39-45 UNITS TRANSFER PREPARATION GENERAL EDUCATION
UC and CSU require 60 transfer level units to include:
general education courses
preparation courses in the major
Electives
60 transferable units equates to Junior status
It is important to decide on a major as soon as possible
TRANSFER
PREPARATION
39-45
UNITS
ELECTIVES
MAJOR PREP
GENERAL
EDUCATION

18. AD-T PROGRAMS 60 units at community college, 60 units at university
Additional consideration for admission into CSUs
Uniform coursework across various CSUs
Different CSUs accept specific AD-T degrees
Certain community colleges have certain AD-T degrees

19. 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

20. BACHELOR DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION
electives
CSUGE
IGETC
BACHELOR DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION

21. Transfer Admission Guarantee University of California
“TAG”
Transfer Admission Guarantee
Available for all UCs, except UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD
Some popular majors may be excluded from TAG
Minimum GPAs
UC Davis:
UC Irvine: 3.4
UC Merced: (Major based)
UC Riverside: (Major based)
UC Santa Barbara: 3.2
UC Santa Cruz: 3.0
University of California

22. ADMISSIONS PROCESS
If you are not 18 years old by August , you will need a K-12 Minor Form.
If you are an AB 540/Dreamer, 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)
G/S

23. NEXT STEPS Register for classes
Pay for classes or apply for the CA Promise Grant.
Make an appointment with a counselor to create a comprehensive education plan

24. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Full-time = 12 semester units
1 unit = 1 hour of class per week
Study time per week = 2-3 hours per unit
Work outside of school: hours max

25. UNDECIDED MAJORS/CAREERS
Undecided about major or career goal, take a counseling course…
Counseling 115 (3 Units): Career/Life Planning
Counseling 165 (1 Unit): Career Search
Counseling 170 (1 Unit): Major Search

26. Student Support Counseling Services Transfer Center
Special Programs: EOPS, TRIO, CalWORKs, FYRST
Health Services
Mental Health Counseling
Disability Resource Center
Financial Aid
Career Center
STEM Tutoring
First Year Experience

27. Visit the Counseling Department
at any of our 5 locations

28. LAST WORDS OF WISDOM
Be proactive- get help as soon as you suspect it’s needed
Visit professors during their office hours
Be aware of drop deadlines
Start out academically strong year one
Take math as soon as you can
Study, take notes, attend class regularly
Be an active learner in the classroom and when studying
Manage your time (college, work, etc.)
Still undecided, you can visit the career center
See a counselor once per semester

29. QUESTIONS?

30. Assessment scores are in red folder
Complete this form
Only need:
Name
Student ID
Assessment scores
AP scores
One semester ed plan
Assessment scores are in red folder
If it says “no placement” have student pull up HS transcripts on phone and make recommendation for Math & English based on multiple measures. Sign and date placement and refer student to Assessment Center (SU-17) after they register for their other classes. If they believe they should be placed higher, refer them to Assessment to take challenge.