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benefits for Students

  • Credit applicable towards pre-requisites, certificates, degrees, and/or transfer. Each college or university decides how to apply transferable credit, including credit by exam. Most articulated credit transfers as lower division elective units to 4-year colleges and universities.
  • No cost to students.

Student Required Steps

Students must complete all the following steps. Failure to do so will result in no credit awarded.

  1. Submit a MiraCosta if you are a new student or haven't been enrolled for more than two consecutive semesters.
  2. Submit a Petition for Credit by Exam-High School Articulation
  3. Earn an A or B in the course AND on the final exam/project/porfolio. We transcript the exam grade with the notation of "Credit by Exam."
  4. Receive recommendation for credit by high school teacher. MiraCosta faculty will determine the grade and credit recommendation for courses articulated with our Media Arts Technologies and Music Technology articulated courses.

MiraCosta Admissions Application & Transcripts

Application Tips and Highlights: Use the above videos and handouts for step-by-step guide to accurately complete your application and avoid delays and/or ineligibility.

  • Save your CCC Apply account login information in a secure place. MiraCosta doesn't have access, nor are we able to assist with forgotten login information. You will have to go through the "Forgot username or password" steps on the CCC Apply site or contact them directly for assistance.
  • On the Enrollment page, select "Enrolling in high school and college at the same time."

Credit is transcripted after the high school course is ended. This process can take up to a month.

Submit a request online to have your transcripts sent to another institution.

Student & Parent Articulation FAQ

How much does it cost to take an articulated course?
It’s FREE! Regardless of income, high school students don’t pay anything for an articulated course or the textbooks or materials used.
What if I don’t earn an A or B, or my teacher doesn’t recommend me for credit?
If you don’t meet the grade and/or credit recommendation requirements, then the grade isn’t recorded on the college transcript. Your grade will still be recorded on your high school transcript.
Do I have to enroll at MiraCosta College after high school graduation to receive the credit?
While we’d love to have you join our Spartan family, you don’t have to enroll in MiraCosta College after high school in order to receive the credit.
Will the articulated credit transfer to other colleges and universities?

Most credit by exam transfers as lower division elective credit. However, each transfer institution will determine if the course completed with a Credit by Exam notation on the transcript will transfer as credit to a transfer institution. Students can meet with a counselor for more detailed information to see how their credit will likely transfer to a specific institution and/or major.

Do I need a Social Security number to participate?
Yes, you can still receive college credit. A Social Security Number is not required to complete the MCC application. Also, check out our Uprise program for other resources.