Welcome Fest

The 5th Annual Welcome Fest is July 18!

Get ready to launch your journey at MiraCosta College! Dive into career exploration opportunities to help you find the path that's right for you. Connect with campus departments, programs, and resources while enjoying free food and music. Jumpstart your academic journey with us.

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At Welcome Fest, students can

Complete Orientation
Explore Academic and Career Pathways (ACPs).
Complete tasks and to-do items.
Learn how to get money for college.
Meet or schedule time with an academic counselor.
Connect with professors and staff.
Go on an Oceanside Campus tour.
Attend information sessions and workshops.
Enjoy FREE food and music.

Event Details

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9AM
OC5200, Oceanside Gym
Parking Lot OC-5A
Campus Map

Event Schedule

8:30 a.m. Check-in at Gym, OC5200
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Orientation at Gym, OC5200
9:40 a.m. Career Exploration at Gym, OC5200
10:25 a.m. Decided or Still Exploring, Various Classrooms
11:25 a.m. Explore & More, Across Campus

New Student Course Selection Workshop
FREE Lunch
Information Sessions
Spartan Pass pick-up (student ID cards)
Campus Tours
Resource Tabling

What to Bring

A valid photo ID
Your student ID number (if available)
A notebook or device for taking notes
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to attend or participate in this event, please contact orientation@miracosta.edu by July 1, 2026.

Know Before You Go

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., the program starts at 9 a.m.
Check your email for any last-minute updates
Ask questions—we’re here to help!
Be open to meeting new people and making connections

Information Sessions

New Student Course Selection Workshop
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 2nd Floor Computer Lab, Learning Commons Bldg. 1200

Learn how to choose classes that match your goals and learn how to navigate SURF (our online registration system). We'll guide you through General and Transfer Advisement Sheets, so you'll leave with a complete first-semester education plan and the confidence to register like a pro. Attendees will also get a sneak peek into a new tool, Program Pathways Mapper, a term-by-term course guide that you can bookmark and review with your Academic Counselor.

Account Information, Software Availability and Open Lab
12:30-1 p.m. at 2nd Floor Computer Lab, Learning Commons Bldg. 1200

Learn and ask questions regarding your MiraCosta account information, such as password reset, 2-factor authentication, and how to access your MiraCosta student email. Learn about the software that will be available to enrolled students and learn about the Open Computer Lab and the support that is available.

Intro: Community Service, Social Impact, and Scholarships
1-1:30 p.m. at 1st Floor Conference Room, Student Services Bldg. 14

Discover how your participation in Service Learning & Volunteer Center activities support stronger communities, deepen social awareness, spotlight inequities, and strengthen scholarship applications.

Study Abroad 101
1:30-2 p.m. at 1st Floor Conference Room, Student Services Bldg. 14

Come explore exciting summer and semester programs and the steps to make studying abroad a reality. Learn how to fund your adventure with scholarships and financial tips to help you get started!

Apply for Financial Aid
2-2:30 p.m. at 1st Floor Open Computer Lab, Learning Commons, Bldg. 1200

Come receive support with applying for financial aid!

CalFresh & Cold Brew
2:30-3 p.m. at 1st Floor Conference Room, Student Services Bldg. 14

Come enjoy FREE Cold Coffee while learning about student eligibility for CalFresh, a
California financial aid program that awards students up to $292 a month; this is FREE
MONEY that can be used to purchase groceries and occasionally a hot meal with
participating vendors. Students will also learn about other basic need services offered
by the MiraCosta CARE Program.