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Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

CONTACT, HOURS & APPOINTMENTS

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE WEEKS OF 10/7 AND 10/14

The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office on the Oceanside campus will be moving locations to the second floor of the new Student Services Building (Building 14). During the weeks of October 7th and October 14th, the SAS office at the Oceanside campus will be operating via remote services. We are planning to be open for in-person services at our new location on Monday, October 21st!

Proctored Quizzes and Exams at Oceanside Main Campus

If you have quiz or exam proctoring appointments during the week of Monday, October 7th-Monday, October 14th, please be sure to read your proctoring confirmations closely. Most proctoring appointments during 10/7-10/14 at the Oceanside campus will be in the Academic Proctoring Center (APC) room 3334. If you have questions about your proctoring appointment, please email: sastesting@miracosta.edu.

SAS High Tech Center (Computer Lab)

The SAS Computer Lab on the Oceanside campus will be closed beginning Monday, October 7th. The lab will reopen on Monday, October 21st at our new location. If you need access to a computer between 10/7 and 10/20, the Learning Commons (Building 1200) on the Oceanside campus has computers on both the first and second floors.

SAS Counseling Appointments

Counselors will be available to meet with new and continuing students for meetings 10/7 - 10/14 for Zoom or phone appointments only. If you need to schedule an appointment with a SAS counselor, please call (760) 795-6658 or email: sas@miracosta.edu.

MiraCosta College welcomes students or prospective students to self-identify as an individual with a disability. The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office provides academic accommodations, advising and other services to students who experience a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to the following; acquired brain injury, ADHD, autism spectrum, blind or low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing, intellectual disability, learning disability, mental health disability, physical disability, other temporary or chronic health conditions & disabilities.

For questions or requests to speak with a SAS staff member, we highly encourage you to complete a short questionnaire. Your responses will help us determine the appropriate member of our team to assist you further. You may also email us at sas@miracosta.edu or call us at 760.795.6658. Our staff check email and voicemail regularly throughout the day and will reply within 1-2 business days. For both email and voicemail, please be ready to leave your name, SURF ID and best phone number for us to reach you. SAS Counselors will continue to monitor their emails if you would like to email them directly.

Contact Information

Questions related to assistive technology or alternate media, please email:

Mission 

Student Accessibility Services provides support, services, resources and accommodations for students with verified disabilities. Our belief is that disability is not a limitation, but rather an indication of perseverance, strength & determination in accomplishing all life endeavors. Our intention is to promote access, equity and inclusion; to instill a true sense of belonging at MiraCosta College for students with disabilities.

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, Laura Nelson at 650.383.4753 extension 199 or via email at lnelson@miracosta.edu, or 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside (MS 14). 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).