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Welcome new students!!  Just complete these few simple steps and you're ready to go!  Remember that if you need help navigating any of the steps through the process, please call 760-921-5500 to make an appointment with a counselor or for help with Financial Aid, please call 760-921-5553.   

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1. Apply through CCC Apply.   CCC Apply is the way potential students across CA apply to a community college! 
2. Take the orientation online (see Student Planning video below) and bring it with you when you meet with a counselor (Step 3).   
3. Meet with a counselor (virtual or in-person).  Please call for an appointment, 760-921-5500. 
4. Apply for Financial Aid.   Please call 760-921-5553 to speak with a representative in the financial aid department if you need help filling out the online form. 
5. Register for classes.   (Videos and printable guides are located below).  

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                                                 Hello PVC Pirates!

Palo Verde College has implemented the Guided Pathways model, creating highly structured approaches to student success.  When students can identify a career goal early on in their educational journey, they are more likely to complete on time and succeed.  Consistent guidance and a clear outline of the required courses help support students when it comes to choosing the right program for themselves.   Input was gathered across the campus in order to improve the experiences of students both inside and outside the classroom.  In California, Guided Pathways provides a framework for integrating California based initiatives such as Student Equity and Achievement, CA College Promise and Strong Workforce programs.  

At the tabs at the top of the page, you'll find twelve (12) Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs), all of which transfer to a California State University (CSU) in the same major, otherwise known as "A Degree with a Guarantee."   Also, four vocational pathways are listed, leading to vocational employment opportunities.     

When you click on each degree, you'll learn a little more about careers in that field, and what courses you'll need to take here at PVC (before transferring).  Check it out!   Don't forget to meet with a counselor or advisor for further guidance.   Please call for an appointment.   --  Sincerely, Your Guided Pathways Team