MiraCosta College

Student Support Services
MiraCosta College has a comprehensive program of support services available to all students.
All services listed below are offered at the Oceanside Campus. Some are available upon request at
the San Elijo Campus and Community Learning Center. Students are encouraged to take advantage
of these services throughout their educational experiences at MiraCosta College.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Activities—Get Involved!
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 3400, Room 3435: 760.795.6890
San Elijo Campus, Student Center: 760.944.4449, x7782
miracosta.edu/studentlife
School isn’t just about classes—it’s about developing leadership skills,
taking an active role in the college community, learning more about
things that interest you, making friends and having fun! Here are some
ways to get involved:
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Associated Student Government (ASG) activities
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Campus clubs
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The Chariot student newspaper
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College Hour and campus events
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Emerging Leaders Institute
The Student Activities Office is also your source for ID cards, housing
referrals and posting information on campus.
Athletics & Intramural Sports
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 5200: 760.757.2121, x6242
miracosta.edu/sports
MiraCosta College competes in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference
in men’s and women’s basketball and soccer, women’s volleyball and
women’s sand volleyball. MiraCosta College also has a surf team that
competes in the collegiate division of the National Scholastic Surfing
Association (NSSA).
The Intramural Sports Program is open to all enrolled students free of
charge and provides a safe, fun atmosphere to meet new people and
enjoy physical activity in a variety of one-day sports tournaments and
activities. Sports include soccer, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, hiking,
kayaking, softball, volleyball, ping pong and ultimate Frisbee. Tournaments
are for both men and women, and all skill levels are welcome.
Career Center
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 4700: 760.795.6772
San Elijo Campus, Administration Building: 760.795.6772
miracosta.edu/careers
What’s the point of an education plan if you don’t plan for what you
want to do when you complete your education? Education planning
begins with career planning. Come to the Career Center to assess
your interests, personality, and values; choose a major that excites you
and leads to career options that allow you to enjoy your San Diego
lifestyle. Learn how to write your resume, prepare for interviews, locate
opportunities, and network with employers to find internships and jobs.
Our mission is to empower you. Let us.
Child Development Center
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 8000: 760.795.6656
miracosta.edu/childdev
MiraCosta College’s Child Development Center serves student, staff and
community families. The center provides developmentally appropriate,
play-based, and inclusive early care and education for children
between the ages of 18 months and 5 1/2 years.
Located on the Oceanside Campus, the Child Development Center is
open weekdays from 7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. throughout the academic year.
MiraCosta’s student families receive priority enrollment as well as
reduced fees.
Applications for enrollment are available online each semester at the
center’s website. Registration for spring semester begins November 2.
Spaces fill very quickly; please apply early.
College Police
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 1100: 760.795.6640
San Elijo Campus, Parking/Police Kiosk: 760.795.6640
Parking Information Line: 760.795.6674
On Campus Emergency: x6911
miracosta.edu/police
College Police assists with vehicle lock outs, jump starts, escorts and
traffic control and provides a women’s self-defense program.
A copy of MiraCosta College’s Annual Security Report (CLERY Act) is
available to students and prospective students. This report includes
statistics concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in
certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the
college; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to
and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional
policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning
sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report
by contacting the MiraCosta College Police Department or by accessing
the following website: miracosta.edu/police
Counseling Services
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 3700: 760.795.6670
San Elijo Campus, Administration Building: 760.795.6670
Online advising: miracosta.edu/counseling
The Counseling Center offers individualized academic, career, and
personal counseling to assist both prospective and current students in
developing their educational programs, coordinating their career and
academic goals, and understanding graduation, major, certificate,
and transfer requirements. Students can visit or call the office for
appointments or drop-in times.
Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 3000: 760.795.6658
miracosta.edu/dsps
MiraCosta College’s Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)
Office helps students who have certain verified disabilities. Services
include academic counseling, alternate format materials, test
accommodations, note-takers, in-class mobility aides, interpreters,
readers, special content courses and more.
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 3000: 760.795.6680
miracosta.edu/eops
This program is designed for students who are economically and
educationally disadvantaged. EOPS assists students with academic and
financial support as well as with transfer application, book vouchers,
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