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Matriculation = College Success
MiraCosta College wants you to achieve your educational goals. The matriculation process starts you on the right path and keeps you going with the information you need to arrive at your educational destination. Matriculation includes three components:
- Orientation introduces you to terminology, academic programs and student services and gives you planning tools you'll need to succeed at MiraCosta College.
- Assessment (Testing) includes English and math placement tests. You can't fail these tests –– they are designed to assess your knowledge and place you in the English or math class best suited to your skills.
- Academic Advisement provides you with information on which courses to take to meet your goals –– whether you're planning to transfer, earn an associate degree or vocational certificate. Also, your test scores and recommendations for placement in English and math classes will be reviewed.
Matriculate: Who me? Yes, you!
Students new to college who plan to transfer, earn an associate degree, earn a vocational certificate, improve basic skills, or are undecided on a goal need to matriculate. Matriculation is also helpful for students who are returning from a long absence. All matriculation services are free of charge and open to all.
Why should I?
Matriculation gives students information and tools to make informed decisions about achieving their educational goals. Assessment or an approved alternative is required to register in math and English classes. Matriculated students benefit because they are assigned priority enrollment privileges and can thus choose from a wider selection of classes.
When should I matriculate?
Matriculate after submitting an application to attend MiraCosta College and before registering for classes for the first time. If you cannot complete the process before registration, you may still register for classes for which you meet the prerequisites, but do plan to complete matriculation before you register for your next semester.
Where do I go?
MiraCosta College offers matriculation services (assessment, orientation and academic advisement) at both college locations. Students from the Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Dieguito districts and other students can complete testing, orientation and academic advisement during the spring semester. Additional information is available in the Testing Office in Student Services Building 3000, Room 3003 at the Oceanside Campus or in the Tutoring Services, Building 100, Room 101 at the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff.
Testing Information
- Oceanside Campus: (760) 795-6685
- San Elijo Campus: (760) 944-4449, ext. 7752
Exemption From the Matriculation Process *
To be exempt from the matriculation process at MiraCosta College, a student must meet one of the following conditions:
- The student was exempt during a previous semester; or
- The student has earned an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution; or
- The student has indicated on the application for admission one of the following as an educational goal:
- Discover/formulate career interests, plans, goals
- Prepare for a new career (acquire job skills)
- Advance further in current job/career (update job skills)
- Maintain certificate or license (e.g. nursing, real estate)
- Personal interest; no intention to use credit for certificate, degree or transfer
- Complete credits for high school diploma or GED and the student has previously attended another college.
* Exemption from matriculation does not allow you to have priority enrollment privileges. Exempted students may choose to participate in the assessment and/or matriculation process.
Exemption From Assessment (testing) Only *
To be exempt from the assessment component of matriculation, a student must meet one of the following conditions:
- The student has completed the prerequisite course with a grade of “C” or higher (transcript or grade report required) at another college for any math or English course(s) in which he/she wishes to enroll.
- The student has taken an approved assessment test at another California community college which can be used to meet the prerequisite for the math or English course(s) in which he/she wishes to enroll.
* Exemption from matriculation does not allow you to have priority enrollment privileges. Exempted students may choose to participate in the assessment and/or matriculation process.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
You have the right to challenge or appeal any step in the matriculation process by contacting the Dean of Counseling and Special Services at (760) 795-6892. To challenge a course prerequisite or corequisite, contact the Admissions and Records Office on either campus. Furthermore, you may refuse to participate in any matriculation service. Refusal, however, will not entitle you to early enrollment privileges or waive course prerequisites or corequisites.
You are responsible for expressing broad educational intent upon admission and for declaring a specific educational goal by the time you have completed 15 semester units. You are also responsible for attending class, completing assignments, arranging counseling appointments, and maintaining progress toward your educational goal.
How to Matriculate (in five easy steps):
- Submit your application for Admission.
- Check the Matriculation/Testing Schedule (in the current class schedule) for convenient dates.
- Allow time to brush-up on your math skills, if desired.
- Complete Testing and Orientation (no reservations necessary).
- Check the Matriculation/Testing Schedule (in the current class schedule) or see our web page (Testing Schedule) to reserve an Advisement session (reservations required).
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