Eligibility for Admission
To attend MiraCosta College, a student must be one of the following:
- Eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit from instruction
- A high school graduate or equivalent
- Any student who has completed 8th grade or is at least 15 years of age. Home-schooled students must provide proof of filing as a private school with the Superintendent of Public Instruction or may obtain sign off from the local public high school that the student would normally be attending.
Register for Spring 2023 classes! View the Class Schedule for a list of late start classes.
All MiraCosta College district offices will be closed February 17th-20th in observance of President's Day.
Need assistance with Credit classes?
Get assistance from an Admissions & Records Assistant-Credit in-person, through OnlineChat, or by calling 760.795.6620
- In-Person services are available Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am - 12:00
pm
- Online Chat services are available Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Need assistance with Noncredit/ESL/Adult High School classes?
Get assistance from an Admissions & Records Assistant-Noncredit in-person or by calling 760.795.8710.
In-Person Services are available Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Chat is not currently available for assistance with Noncredit/ESL/Adult High
School Classes.
Having Trouble with your password or accessing your Surf Account?
Check out the Student Help Desk webpage to learn more about:
- Tutorials on Canvas and Surf
- How to reset your Surf Password
- Manage your OKTA Account Settings
- Access your student email and Office 365 account
You can also Chat online with a Student Helpdesk Technician, studenthelp@miracosta.edu, or call 760.795.6655.
MiraCosta College does not discriminate in its admissions, employment practices, or its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s programs.
MiraCosta College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of discrimination, harassment, misconduct, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Hayley Schwartzkopf at 760.795.6672, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside (MS 6). For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).