Check out MiraCosta's NEW Online Orientation!
Complete orientation in your SURF account through Spartan Prep. This tool highlights our beautiful campuses and empowers you with critical information to prepare you for your college experience. Additionally, this fresh and interactive approach to online orientation allows you the flexibility to navigate orientation at your own pace.
Spartan Start Orientation is accessible. If you have any trouble, please enable the accessibility mode.
Email any questions to orientation@miracosta.edu.
Chat with us!
Cranium Cafe has been replaced by our new Live Chat feature available through the “Ask The Spartan” portal which is available 24/7 in the bottom right corner of your screen and on our homepage. Click the Spartan icon and type in your question. If you’d rather speak to a live agent, type “Live Chat” and if someone is available you will be connected. Please note: Most “Live Chat” is available during regular business hours.
Orientation and Student Support Department
The Orientation and Student Support Department (formerly known as Student Success and Support Program or SSSP) coordinates onboarding activities and manages the credit online orientation student platform.
This office is committed to increasing student success through accessible and effective core services, empowering students with critical resources, and providing foundational support to help students achieve their educational goals.
For campus updates regarding COVID-19, please visit the MiraCosta College COVID Update Website.
Please refer to the Orientation and Onboarding website to connect with Continuing Education's Noncredit SSSP Department.
Contact Information
- Tina Helmstreit
Program Manager, Orientation & Student Support
Office: Oceanside Campus, Room 3309B
760.757.2121 x6307 - Israel Gutierrez
Interim Student Services Specialist, Orientation & Student Support
Office: Oceanside Campus, Room 3330
760.757.2121 x6926
