Welcome to MiraCosta College Continuing Education!
Continuing Education at MiraCosta College respectfully serves our diverse community of lifelong learners by providing a holistic selection of learning opportunities, enabling and empowering learners to live successfully today and in the future.
For enrollment information select the link that best fits you:
New Student planning to attend Tuition-Free Noncredit classes for the first time |
Continuing Student enrolled in Spring or Summer 2009 noncredit classes |
Returning Student enrolled at MiraCosta in noncredit classes previously but not in Spring or Summer 2009
If you are a New, Continuing, or Returning Credit Student currently or previously enrolled at MiraCosta in credit classes and planning to attend Tuition-Free Noncredit classes for the first time click on the link and follow the registration procedure for New Students. |
View Fall 2009 Tuition-Free Noncredit Class Schedule
SURF Online Enrollment Assistance
Student Help Desk:
(760) 795-6655
Monday - Friday
Step 1 - Apply for Admission
If you are a new student or if you are a returning student who did not attend classes in Spring or Summer 2009 you must first submit a Noncredit Application for Admission.
Online applications require 3 - 4 business days to process. After your application is processed you will be mailed a packet containing enrollment information.
You may also submit a Noncredit Application for Admission by mail or in person. You may print the application and mail or bring it to:
MiraCosta College
Community Learning Center
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92058
Enrollment is not available by phone.
Step 2 - Enroll in Classes 
Go to: http://surf.miracosta.edu
Enrollment for Tuition-Free Noncredit Courses for Adults for Fall 2009 begins July 27, 2009. If you are a new student or returning student who has submitted an application for admission online you must wait 3 - 4 days from your date of application before accessing SURF (MiraCosta's online enrollment system) to enroll. Prior to enrolling you will need to obtain your student ID number and create a password. Go to the SURF website http://surf.miracosta.edu or click on the SURF logo above and click on the link Get your student SURF ID & password here. You will be required to answer three questions in order to obtain your SURF ID and password. Once you have obtained your SURF ID and password be sure to write them down and keep them in a safe place as they will be required throughout your educational path at MiraCosta.
Your SURF ID number and password will not be mailed to you.
If you are a first time user of SURF please read the following information before you begin enrollment.
Who Can Use SURF:
1. Students who were enrolled in MiraCosta Spring of Summer 2009 may enroll using SURF on or after July 27, 2009.
2. New students or returning MiraCosta students who were not enrolled in Spring or Summer 2009 but have submitted the Noncredit Application for Admission and have waited 3 - 4 days for the application to be processed.
Who Can Not Use SURF:
1. Students who have a delinquent account or a hold on their record.
2. Students who choose to pay fees with cash or check (must use Visa, Mastercard, or Discover on SURF).
3. Students enrolling in Adult Basic Education, Adult High School Diploma Program, English as a Second Language, special education and some music classes. Students who are interested in these classes should call the Community Learning Center for enrollment information at (760) 795-8710.
Before You Use SURF:
If you have a delinquent account with MiraCosta you must resolve it either online or at the Community Learning Center in Oceanside, the Student Accounts Office, located in Building 3200 on the Oceanside Campus, or the Administration Building at the San Elijo Campus.
If you have a hold on your account with MiraCosta you must resolve it before enrolling. To find out if you have a hold, Login to SURF with your SURF ID and Password, click on the Personal Portfolio link, and then click on the Holds link. If you have a hold, you must contact the office(s) that placed the hold(s) on your account to proceed with enrollment.
Before signing into SURF, you may want to complete the planning worksheet below.
Class Information
Class Number |
Catalog Number |
You may search for noncredit classes by browsing the catalog in SURF or if you prefer you can click on the class schedule below to see the noncredit classes you may enroll in using SURF. The class schedule below will be updated frequently to report the status of the classes (open/closed), but the most accurate and current enrollment information will be found in SURF.
For more information on how to use SURF please visit our SURF Tutorials.
View Fall 2009 Tuition-Free Noncredit Class Schedule
Where to Use SURF:
You may use any computer with Internet access including computers in MiraCosta labs. SURF stations are also available at the Community Learning Center, and the Admissions and Records offices at the Oceanside and San Elijo campuses.
Enrolling through SURF:
Once you have selected your classes go to SURF to begin enrollment.
Enter your SURF ID and SURF Password, click Sign In. First-time users click "Get your SURF ID & password here" located at the bottom of the page. Returning users who have forgotten their information or want to reset their password click "Get your SURF ID & password here" or "Reset your student password."
After you login you will see the default Selection (Student Center) and the student's navigation menu located on the left side. Click Self Service to view the available categories listed below.
1. Click Student Center to:
Manage school-related activities
2. Click Class Search/Browse Catalog to:
Browse the catalog by subject.
Subjects for Tuition-Free Noncredit Courses for Adults begin with the word "Noncredit"
3. Click Academic Planning to:
Build your Academic Planner
4. Click Enrollment to:
View and Print:
Enrollment Appointments and Dates
My Class Schedule
My Weekly Schedule
5. Click Payment & Account Information to:
Make a Payment
Print Receipt/Account Activity
View/Print Account Summary and Activities
View/Print 1098-T Tax Form
6. Click Personal Information to:
View/Edit Personal Data Summary
View Holds
7. Click Academic Records to:
View and Print:
Request Enrollment Verification
My Course History
Print your class schedule under Enrollment > My Class Schedule. If you do not have a printer, you may complete the enrollment process online and later come to campus to print your class schedule at a SURF station at the Community Learning Center or Admissions and Records offices (no charge for printing). Please note that you will not be mailed receipts or any confirmation of enrollment. Please plan on attending the first class meeting. Classes with fewer than 20 students are subject to cancellation.
Parking Information: Campus parking permits are required at the Oceanside, San Elijo, and Community Learning Center campuses Monday through Friday. Daily parking permits are available for purchase at the Community Learning Center.
Enroll in Classes
Go to: 
http://surf.miracosta.edu
If you are a returning student who attended classes in Spring or Summer 2009 you do not need to submit an application for admission. You may enroll in classes by going to the SURF website at http://surf.miracosta.edu or by clicking on the SURF logo above. You may also enroll in person at the Community Learning Center. If you are familiar with SURF click on the SURF logo above to begin Enrollment.
If you are a first time user of SURF please read the following information before you begin enrollment.
Who Can Use SURF:
1. Students who were enrolled in MiraCosta Spring of Summer 2009 may enroll using SURF on or after July 27, 2009.
2. New students or returning MiraCosta students who were not enrolled in Spring or Summer 2009 but have submitted the Noncredit Application for Admission and have waited 3 - 4 days for the application to be processed.
Who Can Not Use SURF:
1. Students who have a delinquent account or a hold on their record.
2. Students who choose to pay fees with cash or check (must use Visa, Mastercard, or Discover on SURF).
3. Students enrolling in Adult Basic Education, Adult High School Diploma Program, English as a Second Language, special education and some music classes. Students who are interested in these classes should call the Community Learning Center for enrollment information at (760) 795-8710.
Before You Use SURF:
If you have a delinquent account with MiraCosta you must resolve it either online or at the Community Learning Center in Oceanside, the Student Accounts Office, located in Building 3200 on the Oceanside Campus, or the Administration Building at the San Elijo Campus.
If you have a hold on your account with MiraCosta you must resolve it before enrolling. To find out if you have a hold, Login to SURF with your SURF ID and Password, click on the Personal Portfolio link, and then click on the Holds link. If you have a hold, you must contact the office(s) that placed the hold(s) on your account to proceed with enrollment.
Before signing into SURF, you may want to complete the planning worksheet below.
Class Information
Class Number |
Catalog Number |
You may search for noncredit classes by browsing the catalog in SURF or if you prefer you can click on the class schedule below to see the noncredit classes you may enroll in using SURF. The class schedule below will be updated frequently to report the status of the classes (open/closed), but the most accurate and current enrollment information will be found in SURF.
For more information on how to use SURF please visit our SURF Tutorials.
Where to Use SURF:
You may use any computer with Internet access including computers in MiraCosta labs. SURF stations are also available at the Community Learning Center, and the Admissions and Records offices at the Oceanside and San Elijo campuses.
Enrolling through SURF:
Once you have selected your classes go to SURF to begin Enrollment.
Enter your SURF ID and SURF Password, click Sign In. First-time users click "Get your SURF ID & password here" located at the bottom of the page. Returning users who have forgotten their information or want to reset their password click "Get your SURF ID & password here" or "Reset your student password."
After you login you will see the default Selection (Student Center) and the student's navigation menu located on the left side. Click Self Service to view the available categories listed below.
Print your class schedule under Enrollment > My Class Schedule. If you do not have a printer, you may complete the enrollment process online and later come to campus to print your class schedule at a SURF station at the Community Learning Center or Admissions and Records offices (no charge for printing). Please note that you will not be mailed receipts or any confirmation of enrollment. Please plan on attending the first class meeting. Classes with fewer than 20 students are subject to cancellation.
Parking Information: Campus parking permits are required at the Oceanside, San Elijo, and Community Learning Center campuses Monday through Friday. Daily parking permits are available for purchase at the Community Learning Center.
