Fall semester begins at community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties

SAN MARCOS – It’s back to school for the 10 community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties, as thousands of students return to campus or pursue online classes at the start of the Fall 2023 semester.

Many colleges are providing new programs to enhance support to students as they pursue their education. Several are offering new degrees and certificates to train students for well-paying careers, such as a new Global Studies program at Palomar College.

“The last few years have taught us a lot about the resiliency of our students and the new and dynamic environments of learning online, on ca...