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Complete the top half of the intake form now! Learn about educational options at Palomar College, including certificates, associate's degrees, and transferring to universities. Explore over 250 degree programs in various fields. Get valuable information about assessment/placement and general education advising guides. Discover transfer possibilities to 23 California State Universities, 9 University of California universities, and private/out-of-state universities. Prepare for transfer with UC or CSU GE requirements and AD-T programs. Attend the workshop to create a comprehensive education plan with a counselor and get support from various student services.
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PALOMAR COLLEGEACADEMIC PLANNINGWORKSHOP 2019-2020
EDUCATIONAL HIERARCHY UNIVERSITY PALOMAR COLLEGE
Certificate (No GE) EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AT PALOMAR COLLEGE Associates Degree (GE & Major Prep Courses) Transferring to University (GE & Major Prep Courses)
PALOMAR OFFERS 250+ DEGREES • 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 • Fire Technology • Paramedic Certification • Police Academy • Nursing • Dental Assisting • ASL Interpreting • Guitar Making Technology • Water Technology • Apprenticeships • Graphic Communications
ASSESSMENT/PLACEMENT www.palomar.edu • MyPalomar (eServices) • Student Center • Placement (scroll down, see bottom right)
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General Education Advising Guides UC or CSU GE CSU GE (only) Associates Degree GE
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
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
TRANSFER PREPARATION • 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 39-45 UNITS ELECTIVES MAJOR PREP GENERAL EDUCATION
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 www.adegreewithaguarantee.com • Certain community colleges have certain AD-T degrees
ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER PATHWAY (AD-T) • General Education • Major • Electives 39 – 48 units 0 – 9 units 18 – 24 units 30 – 55 units (if needed) (if needed) 60 minimum 60 unitstotal units universityto transfer coursework Total Units Minimum: 120 units Lower Division Upper Division(Fresh, Soph) (Junior, Senior) Courses #100 and higher apply to a Bachelor’s Degree
BACHELOR DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION electives CSUGE IGETC
“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: 3.2 -3.3 • UC Irvine: 3.4 • UC Merced: 2.8 - 3.0 (Major based) • UC Riverside: 2.7 - 3.2 (Major based) • UC Santa Barbara: 3.2 • UC Santa Cruz: 3.0 University of California
ADMISSIONS PROCESS • If you are not 18 years old by August 19. 2019, 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) 891-7511
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
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: 15-20 hours max
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
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
Visit the Counseling Department at any of our 5 locations
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
QUESTIONS? www.palomar.edu/counseling
Complete this form • Only need: • Name • Student ID • Assessment scores • AP scores • One semester ed plan • Assessment scores are in red folder