You can complete orientation in one of two ways at MiraCosta College: self-paced experience in your SURF account (Spartan Prep) or live interactive workshop via Zoom (Spartan Start Orientation). Students only need to complete one to receive orientation credit.
Please contact orientation@miracosta.edu with any questions.
Orientation and Student Support Department
The Orientation and Student Support Department (formerly known as Student Success and Support Program or SSSP) coordinates onboarding activites and offers two methods to complete orientation.
This office is committeed to increasing student success through accessible and effective core services, empowering students with cirtical resources, and providing foundational suppport to help students achieve their educational goals.
We are supporting students remotely and can be reached at orientation@miracosta.edu with any questions or concerns. For campus updates regarding COVID-19, please visit the MiraCosta Colege 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, SSSP
Office: Oceanside Campus, Room 3309B
760.757.2121 x6307 - Rodrigo Gonzalez
Pronouns: he, him, his
Student Services Specialist, Noncredit SSSP
Office: Community Learning Center
760.757.2121 x8753 - Vanessa Bustamante
Student Services Specialist, Credit SSSP
Office: Oceanside Campus, Room 3304
760.757.2121 x6926
