How it Works
Course Details
We offer our classes in TERMS, as follows:
| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER | ||
| August to December | January to May | June & July | ||
| Term 1 (8 weeks) |
Term 2 (8 weeks) |
Term 3 (8 weeks) |
Term 4 (8 weeks) |
Term 5 (6 weeks) |
We also offer a variety of classes in the DAY and NIGHT:
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| Most DAY classes meet four times per week: Monday - Thursday Most DAY classes fit into 4 periods with START times as follows: (End times vary based on academic holidays) |
All NIGHT classes meet two times per week: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday All NIGHT classes START at 6:00pm (End times vary based on academic holidays) |
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| Period 1 | 8:00am | Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00pm |
| Period 2 | 9:45am | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00pm |
| Period 3 | 11:30am | ||
| Period 4 | 1:15pm | ||
Course Delivery
- All classes in this program meet at the Community Learning Center.
- Day classes meet each day, Monday through Thursday, for 100 minutes per class.
- Evening classes meet two nights per week for 3 hours per class.
- Students are also responsible for completing the same number of homework hours.
- Regular attendance is mandatory.
- Most classes are held in traditional classrooms, however some classes do feature both instructional time (in the classroom) and lab time (in a computer classroom).
- Some classes are held exclusively in the lab and qualified teachers and aides are available to assist students with questions about their course work.
Course Schedules
- Students can take any class that meets their needs: day, night, or both.
- Students may take one course at a time, or up to 5 courses during the day and 3 courses during the night.
- After initial assessment and orientation, students meet with a counselor to select and enroll in classes.
- Students may enroll in classes each term, or they may take breaks as needed, but after any lapse in enrollment, students should seek counseling.
- New students must see a counselor before registering. Existing students can register at any time using SURF.
Course Materials
- Students are expected to have their own basic school supplies (binders, paper, pencils, pens, etc.).
- Textbooks for each class must be rented or purchased at the Community Learning Center.
- Costs for books vary by course.
- Most courses also require a USB drive and a print card.
MiraCosta College
Community Learning Center
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92058
Campus Map
P 760.795.8710
F 760.795.8730

