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PALOMAR COLLEGE® Learning for Success 2020-2021 CATALOG PALOMARPOWERED Possibilities PALOMAR COLLEGE® Learning for Success 2020 - 2021 CATALOG Vol. LXIX Palomar Community College District 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, California 92069-1487 760-744-1150 http://www.palomar.edu Palomar College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949 (415) 506-0234), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Full credit is given by the University of California, the California State Universities, and other major colleges and universities. Academic programs with external accreditation include Dental Assisting, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and by the Dental Board of California; Nursing Education, accredited by the Board of Registered Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing; Paramedic Program, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professionals; and the Basic Police Academy, accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Palomar College holds membership in the Community College League of California (CCLC), the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). The College is approved for training of veterans and service members and is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Accreditation information is available in the office of the Superintendent/ President. Palomar College endeavors to present itself and its programs to the public accurately and fairly. To this end, the College subscribes to a policy of truth in advertising. Those responsible for the preparation of this catalog, the class schedule, and all other announcements for public consumption make every effort to assure that the information presented is correct and up to date. However, the College reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The College assumes no responsibility for program changes and/or publication errors beyond its control. Requirements and courses in this catalog are effective with the Fall 2020 semester. 1 PALOMAR COLLEGE 2020-2021 Catalog Welcome to Palomar College! Your educational success is our top priority! At Palomar, we empower you to achieve your goals by providing the wide variety of degrees, certificates and transfer options and the most valuable career education programs of any higher education institution in our region. In this catalog you will find programs and courses designed with you in mind, opportunities to expand your horizons, meet the requirements of your chosen field, and prepare you for the demands of the workforce. Whether your goal is earning an associate degree, transferring to a four-year university, being trained for a specific career, or gaining valuable skills to elevate your position in the job market, Palomar makes it possible! Besides the tens of thousands of students we are proud to serve, Palomar is home to an exceptional team of faculty, staff and administrators who are dedicated to your success. Many of our student clubs and organizations are among the finest of any community college and will continue to meet remotely to offer you a great opportunity to engage with your peers. While you are here, you will be able to take advantage of the many valuable online student support services and programs, including counseling, health, financial aid, veteran services, tutoring and career guidance. The information in this catalog will help you achieve your educational goals by explaining our academic policies, course offerings and support services. You will also learn what is expected of you as a Palomar student. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this publication and reference it during the year. At Palomar College, we care about your goal, get you there within your budget, and on your schedule! ¡Bienvenido a Palomar College! ¡Tu éxito académico es nuestra primera prioridad! En Palomar, te damos las herramientas para que logres tus objetivos, poniendo a tu disposición la oferta más amplia de títulos, certificados y opciones de transferencia académica, así como los más valiosos programas de educación profesional de cualquier institución de educación superior de la región. En el catálogo encontrarás clases diseñadas para ti, clases que amplían tus horizontes, que cumplen con los requisitos del campo de estudios de tu elección y que te preparan para las exigencias profesionales. Independientemente de si tu objetivo es obtener un diploma de carrera corta, prepararte para una carrera específica, transferirte a un programa de licenciatura o adquirir aptitudes valiosas para mejorar tus oportunidades profesionales, ¡Palomar lo hace posible! En Palomar, nos enorgullecemos de servir a decenas de miles de estudiantes, así como de contar con un equipo excepcional de profesores, personal y administradores, dedicados a ayudarte a alcanzar el éxito. Muchos de nuestros clubes y organizaciones estudiantiles se hallan entre los mejores de cualquier colegio comunitario y continuarán reuniéndose a distancia para ofrecerte una gran oportunidad de interactuar con tus compañeros. Como estudiante de Palomar, podrás aprovechar los valiosos servicios y programas de apoyo en línea, incluyendo asesoría, atención médica, ayuda financiera, servicios para veteranos, tutoría académica y orientación profesional. La información en este catálogo te ayudará a alcanzar tus metas académicas. En el encontrarás nuestras políticas académicas, los cursos que se ofrecen y los servicios de apoyo disponibles. También aprenderás sobre lo que se espera de un estudiante Palomar. Te invitamos a familiarizarte con esta publicación y continuar consultándola a lo largo del año. En Palomar College, nos importa tu objetivo, así como ayudarte a alcanzarlo a tu ritmo y dentro de tu presupuesto. 2 PALOMAR COLLEGE 2020-2021 Catalog Special Admission for Accelerated Students .......................................16 Table of Contents Residency ..................................................................................................16 2020 - 2021 CATALOG ........................................................................... 1 Residency Status ......................................................................................16 Vol. LXIX ..................................................................................................... 1 International Students (F-1 and M-1 Visas) .........................................17 Welcome to Palomar College! ................................................................ 2 Student Success and Support Program................................................18 ¡Bienvenido a Palomar College! .............................................................. 2 Placement, Orientation and Educational Planning ...........................18 Transcripts/Advanced Standing .............................................................19 Section 1 Student Classification ..............................................................................20 General Information Financial Aid Applications and Enrollment Fees .................................20 Enrollment Options .................................................................................20 Palomar College ........................................................................................ 6 Enrollment Procedures ...........................................................................21 Education Center Locations .................................................................... 6 Enrollment Appointments (Priority Registration) .............................21 Escondido Education Center ................................................................... 6 Procedure for Adding and Dropping Classes .....................................22 Fallbrook Education Center .................................................................... 6 Class Cancellations/Changes .................................................................22 Rancho Bernardo Education Center ...................................................... 6 Fees and Expenses ...................................................................................22 Palomar College Site Locations .............................................................. 6 Refunds ......................................................................................................23 Camp Pendleton ....................................................................................... 6 Pauma ........................................................................................................... 7 Palomar College at Ramona .................................................................... 7 Section 3 Palomar College Locations and District Map ..................................... 8 Student Services College Calendar 2020-2021 Admissions and Records ........................................................................26 Summer Session 2020 ............................................................................... 9 Articulation Services ...............................................................................26 Fall Semester 2020 ...................................................................................