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Welcome to the ESL Orientation

Counseling Services in ESL

Academic Advising

General Orientation

Student Services and

Programs

Educational Plans

Three Programs of Study at Palomar College

Certificate ProgramAssociate of Arts Degree (60 units)University Transfer Program (56 – 60+ units)

College Tuition FeesResidents

$20 per unitOne class is usually 3 units = $60

Non-Residents$179 per unit

The same class of 3 units = $537 + $60 = 597

Other College FeesMandatory Fees

•Health Fee $17•Parking Permit $40•Books and/or Materials $10-200+ •Student Center Fee $1 per unit ($10 max)

Optional Fees•Student Activity Card $15•Student Representation Fee$1

U.S. Residency:Permanent Resident Card (green card)

ORNaturalization Papers

ORU.S. Passport

ORImmigration Services Letter

Application has been “received” or “approved”Dated 12 months prior to starting of semester

Proof of ResidencyCalifornia

Residency:Physical presence of one year and one day

California driver’s license or California ID

ANDCalifornia Vehicle Registration

ANDCalifornia State Income Tax (CA 540)

CA

Exemption for Nonresident High School Students (AB 540)

Qualifications:1. Attended a

California high school 3 years

AND

2. Graduated from a California high school.

Requirements:1. Sign affidavit

stating you will:Provide information on all high schools you attended

ANDApply to legalize your immigration status as soon as possible.

2. Pay college fees.

Financial Aid• BOGW (Board of Governor’s Waiver)

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student

Aid)

• EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and

Services)

• TRIO (Federal Funded Program)

• CARE/CalWORKs (Receiving Federal

Assistance)

• Scholarships

ESL Department Programs1.General

2.Academic

3.Special Topics

4.Vocational ESL

5.Citizenship

6. INEA (Spanish Literacy)

ESL

General ESL

Beginning:ESL 1ESL 2ESL 3

Intermediate:ESL 34ESL 35ESL 36

ESL 36

COMPASS ESL Placement Test

ESL 101 ESL 102 ESL 103

Academic ESLAdvanced Writing

– ESL 101– ESL 102– ESL 103

Advanced Reading

– ESL 130– ESL 131

Special ESL ClassesStrengthen English Skills

ESL 9 English Pronunciation I

ESL 10 English Pronunciation II

ESL 15 Grammar for ESL Writers I

ESL 16 Grammar for ESL Writers II

ESL 20 Academic Speaking for ESL

ESL 30.1 Computer Literacy for ESL I

ESL 30.2 Computer Literacy for ESL IIESL 40 Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing

Options or Alternatives

VESL (Vocational ESL)Non-credit ESL Summer Semester

ESL 34ESL 35ESL 36

ROP (Regional Occupational Programs)

Vocational ESL Program (VESL)Develop:

Specific vocabularyWorkforce skillsVocational goalsComputer skillsEnglish

Individualized lessonsCredit or noncreditLevel 34 or higher

Vocational ESL Program VESL)•Courses

Office SystemsCosmetologyAuto TechnologyDental Assisting (Fall 2009)

Graphic CommunicationsElectronicsAir Conditioning, Heating, and

Refrigeration

Additional Saturday ClassesSan Marcos Campus

Conversation, Reading & Writing (levels 2 – 34)Citizenship (all levels)

Escondido CenterConversation, Reading & Writing (levels 2 – 34)Computer Skills (levels 2+)Citizenship (all levels)

INEA Program•Learn to read

and write in Spanish

•Obtain your Certificado de Primaria or Secundaria (SEP)

•Open registration

•LocationsEscondidoPalaRamonaSan MarcosVista

ROP (Regional Occupational Program) Free courses

Adequate English (level 34+)

Available to everyone (16 years of age)

545 training programs in San Diego County

Student ServicesCareer CenterAcademic Assessment CenterCounseling CenterTutoring CenterHealth CenterDisability Resource CenterChildcare Services

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