Tidepools 2026
Deadline for this year's issue: Friday, December 12, 2025.
Submit your entry now to be considered for Tidepools 2026 !
The Tidepools publication is comprised of original art, poetry, fiction, and essays from MiraCosta College students, staff, and faculty, and awards cash prizes to students in each category. Submissions from faculty, staff, and MiraCosta College students (enrolled in Spring 2025, Summer 2025 and/or Fall 2026) will be considered for Tidepools 2026. This year's issue will be unthemed. Click on "Entry Guidelines" below for submission details.
To enter, fill out the form and attach your entry under "Submit Your Entry" listed below. Please fill out one form for each entry. We cannot accept attachments with special symbols in the file name (e.g.: ? # / @ ! , etc.).
Questions? Email tidepools@miracosta.edu.
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Tidepools 2025
Tidepools 2025 is currently in the works. Entry acceptions will be notified soon. 😊
Tidepools 2024
Tidepools 2024 has been published! Copies are available for purchase for $8 each at the Cashier's Office in Building 3200 on the Oceanside Campus during their regular business hours.
