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Welcome to Your First Step Toward Success!

Applying to the college is the first step toward an exciting and rewarding journey, and the Welcome Center, located in Building 14, is here to make that step as smooth as possible. We are dedicated to helping you navigate your college experience with confidence and ease. Our team is committed to providing the guidance and resources you need to achieve your academic and personal goals. Your success is our priority, and we are excited to be a part of your journey toward a bright and successful future!

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.
Need Assistance with Credit classes?
  • In-Person Support Simplified! The Welcome Center is your one-stop resource for services in Academic Counseling, Admissions & Records, and Financial Aid—providing all the answers you need in one place.
    • Oceanside Campus, Bldg 14
      • Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
      • Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • San Elijo Campus, Bldg 1100
      • Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
      • Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Phone 760.795.6620
    • Monday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm and Friday 8 am-3 pm
  • Email  admissions@baumloser-sattel.net 
  • Chat is 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: “Live Chat” is available during regular business hours.

MiraCosta College offers FREE Noncredit/ESL/Adult High School courses. Contact us to learn more!

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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, Sarah Olejniczak at 650.383.4753 extension 177, 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).