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To apply or not apply; why going straight to a 4 year is outdated

Josh Miranda • February 7, 2024

Whether it's through pop culture or from teachers and parents, going to a 4-year school has always been portrayed as the dream for students. However, now, with the current socioeconomic climate, the worth of going straight to these institutions might not be the same as it was before.

How to Transfer Succesfully

Kana Shimada • February 28, 2016

Palomar College will be a first step for many students who want to transfer to a four-year university. According to Transfer Center website, students need to have at least 60 transferable units at Palomar...

4 Minimum Requirements for transferring to CSU

Kana Shimada • February 23, 2016

Here are four minimum requirements for transfer to CSU, according to the Transfer Center website The first requirement is completing a minimum of 60 CSU acceptable units. The second requirement is...

Retirement bonus postponed again

Susan Whaley • May 11, 2015

A decision on whether to grant an early retirement bonus program for employees has been postponed a second time, with the faculty union alleging a conflict of interest. The Governing Board’s decision...

Transfer workshop on campus informs students about options

Joseph Sandoval • April 27, 2015

Palomar College had a transfer workshop April 14 to help guide students around the ins and outs of transferring to a 4-year college. Elvia Nunez is the Transfer Center director and she talked about...

Community colleges will offer bachelor’s degree

Faye Nourollahi • March 9, 2015

There has been a monumental change in educational legislation in California: a select few community colleges have been approved to begin granting bachelor's degrees. In January of 2015, the Chancellor’s...

Rancho Bernardo campus scheduled to open Fall 2017

Kirk Mattu • October 20, 2014

As the slew of continuous construction ensues on campus, Palomar College is establishing new outposts within its district. Ahead of the North Education Center in Fallbrook, the South Education Center...

The Palomar College Transfer Center to host college fair

Paige Harvey • April 19, 2014

The Palomar College Transfer Center will be hosting the college fair on April 22. This event is a chance for students to learn about their options regarding transferring to a four-year university. The...