28 Campus Resources

Where to Find Help

Palomar College is home to numerous student services and campus resources that can help make your experience at Palomar more successful! Many students are afraid or disinclined to ask for help- however, without fail, those students who do seek out assistance are the most successful and happiest with their college experience!

Palomar also offers a General Education course, COUN 110- College Success, that provides students with the necessary skills to reach their college level educational goals. To reach any of the following extensions, please dial (760) 744-1150.

Additional Information

• Academic Technology: Academic Technology is the place to go for any questions about Blackboard and other types of educational technology. Their website has so much information, including answers to just about any technology question. If you can’t find your answer, you can submit a ticket, email, or call them.
• Behavioral Health Counseling Services (BHCS): is a safe place to talk with someone privately about any concern. This may include stress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, relationship difficulties, managing an existing behavioral health condition, questions about identity, or other issues. BHCS provides short-term mental health services and referrals to currently enrolled students at no cost.
• Counseling: The Counseling department offers General Education advising, career guidance, and academic success counseling. They also offer courses, such as COUN 110, that are designed to help you make the most of your time at Palomar College.
• Disability Resource Center: If you have a diagnosed disability or think you could benefit from the services, please contact the DRC. Some students don’t realize until college that they could benefit from services. The staff in the DRC is available to facilitate services for students with various documented disabilities which include physical, visual, auditory, communication, learning, psychological, and other. The DRC offers a variety of accommodations, services and equipment for student use on campus.
• English as a Second Language (ESL): The ESL Department offers non-credit and credit courses in English conversation, pronunciation, and academic reading and writing, as well as citizenship classes and career track language assistance and advising. Students and staff can receive 15 lbs. of food per month.
• Food and Nutrition Center: This center assists with resource referrals, free diapers, hygiene products, food, and CalFresh information and assistance. Students and staff can receive 15 lbs. of free food per month.
• Health Services: You pay for Health Services, so use it. If you are not feeling well or need something like a Tylenol, use these services! Health-related resources for students may also be accessed.
• Library: The library on campus has a wealth of information and services. The library has two locations the main campus in San Marcos or Escondido. Computer labs are available for students. Ask a Librarian is a great resource if you are off campus or need help when the library is close. It is important to know and understand how to use a library both on campus and through their website. All the librarians are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
• Tutoring Center: The Tutoring Center is designed to provide help for all Palomar College students. Tutors hired to work for the Tutorial Center are carefully selected and trained to help the student become an independent learner. All Palomar College students are eligible to receive tutoring at no cost. Be sure to go to the Tutoring Center with questions/topics to review. Tutoring is available on a walk-in basis for 30-minute sessions. There are no advanced reservations. Tutoring is also available online.