Our Mission
The Noncredit Student Success and Support Program (NCSSSP) at 美姬社区鈥檚 Community Learning Center is committed to removing barriers for students through comprehensive support, individualized assistance, and meaningful connections. Our core services create transformative student experiences through outreach, orientation, academic counseling, educational planning and connections to holistic resources. Through these efforts, we advance inclusivity, equity, and justice, leading to the success, retention, and well-being of our students.
Have Questions? Ask Us!
- In-person: The Welcome Center is located in Building 300 at 美姬社区鈥檚 Community Learning Center.
- Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 5:30PM, and Friday 9:00AM - 12:00 PM
- Email: ncstudentsupport@miracosta.edu
- Phone: 760.757.2121 x8757.
Orientation Is Open To All Continuing Education Students!
Participating in orientation can set students up for success by helping them become familiar with the campus, resources, and student support services available to them. is highly recommended, but not required to register for our tuition-free, noncredit courses.
can be accessed in various ways:
- In-person (1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA, 92058).
- Thursday, January 30th from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
- Thursday, February 13th from 10:00am to 11:30am
- Thursday, February 27th from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
- Zoom (meeting link will be emailed to you after you submit the ).
- Tuesday, February 11th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Tuesday, February 25th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Canvas
- Please fill out this to request enrollment in the self-paced orientation on Canvas.
Orientation is currently available in English and Spanish, however, all languages are welcome and we will do our best to serve everyone!
To access and complete the Orientation in Canvas:
- Go to www.miracosta.edu.
- Click on 鈥淪URF鈥 at the top right corner, then select the 鈥淟og In鈥 tile.
- Enter your SURF ID (starts with W) and password, then click "Sign In."
- Click on the 鈥淭asks鈥 tile and select 鈥淎dult High School Orientation鈥 from the 鈥淭o-Do List.鈥
- After reading, 鈥淪tep 1 of 4: Introduction,鈥 click 鈥淣ext.鈥
- In 鈥淪tep 2 of 4: Adult High School Orientation,鈥 click on 鈥淟aunch Orientation in Canvas.鈥
-You can either watch the recorded video or click through the Orientation "Modules." - Go back to SURF and in 鈥淪tep 2 of 4: Adult High School Orientation,鈥 press on 鈥淢ark Orientation Completed鈥 and then click 鈥淣ext.鈥
- In 鈥淪tep 3 of 4: Noncredit Multiple Measures,鈥 you will need to share your high school GPA, along with the grades you got in your highest math and English courses. This information will help us place you in the right math and English classes. After filling out the form, click 鈥淪ubmit Form鈥 and then click 鈥淣ext鈥 on the top right of the screen.
- In the final step 鈥淪tep 4 of 4: Complete Task,鈥 click the "Submit" button on the top right side of the screen to complete the Adult High School Orientation.
Placement
Adult High School
You can earn credit towards your Adult High School Diploma by submitting transcripts from any educational institutions you have previously attended. As part of the Adult High School Orientation, you will also be asked to complete a 鈥淢ultiple Measures鈥 form which asks about classes you may have already taken at other schools. Our counselors can work with you to decide which classes you need to take based on your academic background and personal goals.
Please send official copies of your transcripts directly to our Admissions and Records office:
- Electronically (this is the preferred method as it makes the process faster)
noncredit@miracosta.edu - By mail:
Attn: Noncredit Admissions and Records
美姬社区 Community Learning Center - 1831 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
Once your official transcripts have been evaluated you will see them reflected in myEdPlan. You can also contact Admissions and Records at noncredit@miracosta.edu or 760-795-8710 six weeks after the request was made to follow up to see if they were received.
English as a Second Language
Please contact our Adult Education Office at adulted@miracosta.edu or 760.795.8736 to schedule a placement test, which will determine your ESL learning level. There are a variety of classes available to you depending upon your goals and needs.
Academic Counseling
It is highly recommended that you schedule a meeting with a Noncredit counselor prior to registering for classes. Your counselor will assist you in determining the most suitable courses to take and will aid in developing an educational plan aligned with your long-term educational and career objectives. Regular consultations with your counselor are essential to ensure you remain on course and receive access to any necessary resources or additional support.
Our team is also happy to assist you in scheduling an appointment, please email ncstudentsupport@miracosta.edu or call 760.757.2121 x8757
Be sure to include the following information in your communication:
- SURF ID
- Preferred modality for the appointment (Zoom, over the phone, or in-person)
- Availability