2022 MiraCosta College Welcome Fest is coming soon!
Are you a new student? Need help registering for classes? At MiraCosta Welcome Fest, you can:
- Receive on-site assistance/registration assistance
- Learn how to get money for college
- Meet or schedule time with an academic counselor
- Connect with professors and staff
- Talk with career counselors
- Go on a campus tour
- Enjoy FREE food, music and games
San Elijo Campus - Saturday, August 6 | 11am-3pm
Oceanside Campus - Saturday, August 13 | 10am-2pm
Community Learning Center - Saturday, August 20 | 10am-3pm
The MiraCosta Welcome Fest is the best way to connect with campus resources and get ready for the upcoming semester!
Welcome Fest FAQ
Where do I park my vehicle for Welcome Fest?
Oceanside: Lot 3-C, Lot 2-B, Lot 3-B and Lot-3A
San Elijo: SAN-3, top half of both SAN-1 and SAN-2
CLC: CLC-3 and CLC-4
Do I need a parking permit to attend the event?
No parking permits are required.
Is there childcare provided?
Childcare is ONLY being provided at the Oceanside campus event. The free childcare
provided at the Oceanside campus will cover children between the ages of 2-12. There
will be a shuttle cart in Parking lot 3C (by check-in) to drive parents and children
to the Child Development Center. Child Care is from 10am-3pm.
Where do students check-in?
- Oceanside: In building 3300 next to Parking Lot 3C
- San Elijo: Between building 200 and 100 next to SAN-2
- CLC: Lot CLC-3 next to building 300
Where do volunteers check in?
- Oceanside: Help Hut by Admissions Office
- San Elijo: Building 900
- CLC: Volunteer table outside Building 200
- Student ambassadors check in the Student Center with Jonathan/Gaby
- Student advocates and Welcome Fest volunteers check in with Analia in building 3300
Do I need to wear a mask?
This is primarily an outdoor event with no masks or vaccine clearance requirements.
However, we will have masks ready to hand out if you choose to use one.
What are the workshops at Welcome Fest?
The Counseling department will offer the New Student Course Selection for students
who requested a spot in the RSVP. The Financial Aid Office will offer the Money for
College workshop for students who requested a spot in the RSVP.
Where are the closest restrooms?
- Oceanside: Buildings 3200, 3400, 3500 and 3700
- San Elijo: Building 100, 200 and 900
- CLC: Building 100, 200 and 300
Is there any place I can buy something to eat and/or drink?
- Oceanside: Epic Eats food truck will be provided at no cost
- San Elijo: Epic Eats food truck will be provided at no cost
- CLC: Los Migueles, Sabor Mexican Grill provided at no cost
What/where is the Feeding San Diego Food Distribution?
Feeding San Diego will be hosting a food distribution that offers free groceries to
the community and will be present at the San Elijo campus on August 6, 2022 from 11:00
AM to 1:00 PM.
If I cannot attend Welcome Fest, how else can I prepare for the fall semester?
Email studentsuccess@miracosta.edu and we will reach out to you with other options.
