Spring '25 enrollment is CLOSED

See below for Fall '25 Enrollment information for the 2025-2026 School Year

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD: 

 closes on April 25th (final Deadline)

Submit the Dual Enrollment paper application  packet in person to the Future Center at student lunch 

until April 25th.

Paper applications will be available Feb 24th

in the Future Center @ student lunch

Due to a high demand and limited spots in Dual Enrollment, students will be selected on a lottery basis and will be notified before summer break via SMUSD email. 

Information Sessions & Application Workshop

Come  learn more and get help on your applications

How do I apply for Dual Enrollment?

Be prepared for a lengthy application process. There are two steps- both an Online Application portion and a paper application process. Please allow and be aware that the application will take a 5-7 Business days to complete. Please follow the steps below!

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Apply online for Palomar College admission via the CCC Apply Account at www.palomar.edy/apply

1. If you have not taken a class at Palomar College before, you must create an OpenCCC account first (click on Create an Account at the link mentioned above and follow the instructions). 

2. Once you create your account, you can proceed with the application. Answer the series of questions and watch the video below to help you answer the questions on the application.

3. Once you have completed your application, you will receive your Palomar Student ID number via email (it will take up to 48 hours). Keep this number in a safe place as you will need it to complete Step #2 of the application process. Save the email too. 

4. Make sure to use your legal name on the college application.

 All courses dates, times and format are subject to change. 

Watch this video to learn how to fill out the application and answer all the questions!

Step 2: Pick up & Complete the Dual Enrollment paper application from the Future Center (located on the first floor next to the ASB room)

Please note:

Only paper applications are accepted per Palomar policy and requirement of wet signatures on all forms. Any digital forms sent to SMHS via email will not meet Palomar application requirements.   Please use the paper packet application located in the Future Center ONLY.

The paper application consists of:

Palomar College Special Admission Form & the SMUSD Agreement Form

1. Make sure both forms are complete with all required signatures, initials and your required Palomar College Student ID Number. 

2. Packets missing any information will delay processing your enrollment.

New Student Orientation

1. Orientation is mandatory for new Palomar College students. 

2. Go to www.palomar.edu/orientation to complete your orientation online once you've completed all the steps above. It should take less than an hour. You will need your account information (which you set-up in Step #1 to log-in).

3. You will need proof of completion. Be sure to print out the certificate, take screen shot or take a picture of it on your phone.

Palomar College will enroll you

1. Once your paperwork is submitted and complete, Palomar College will officially enroll you into the course. You do not need to go to the Palomar campus to enroll. The course will appear on your fall high school schedule.

2. Be sure to know the times/dates of your particular course.

Mandatory Orientation at SMHS

1. Be on the lookout for a MANDATORY meeting one week before the start of your course during student lunch in the Future Center or Theater. This meeting will provide you with the next steps on how to start your course, Canvas, and classroom number for any in person courses. 

2. Please note: You will get access to Canvas on the starting date of your course (or 1 day before, depending on your professor). Also be prepared to pick up your textbooks at the SMHS Library one day prior to the course start date. 

Completed packets should be submitted to Ms. Heidi in the Future Center

Resources

• How to get your Palomar ID: Follow this trick & Visit Palomar Login Information

• Forgot your Palomar ID? Follow this trick

• Don't know your Palomar ID?Follow this trick

•  Need to reset your Palomar ID?Follow this trick

• How to email your Professor: View template & Watch video

• How to access your Canvas: Watch this & Visit Login and Resources & Learn how to use 

•  This application presentation will guide you through the process.

•  If you still need help figuring out the application process visit the Palomar Dual Enrollment website. 

Palomar- My Account Info Organizer

Copy link below to make your own copy to edit and save your information

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CllMytkrO8yd0OAJ8ihJ9VHL1gmu-JXLdUGtN44E8GA/copy

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