New for Fall 2020 at MiraCosta College!
- First Semester
- Four College Classes
- Four Days per Week
- Seats Guaranteed
First Four applications for Fall 2020 have been closed!
The First Semester Matters
First Four is designed to give you a solid start to your college experience. We've identified courses that you can use for your general education and transfer requirements. All classes will be held online, some with set meeting times. You will be a fulltime student and you will have a productive semester.
This is a new program for a limited number of participants. If First Four sounds like a great way to begin college, let's get started. Questions? Call 760.634.7876 or email firstfour@miracosta.edu.
Schedules
- Fall 2020 First Four applications for Fall 2020 have been closed.
- Announcement: Given the present health and safety restrictions, most fall semester classes will be offered in an online format.
What's Happening with First Four
First Four applications for Fall 2020 have been closed.
FAQ
Can anybody apply to First Four?
First Four is designed for fulltime students in their first semester of college who
choose college-level English.
Can I apply to First Four if I took some college courses when I was in high school?
Yes. If this will be your first semester attending college fulltime, you can apply
to First Four.
Why is the first semester of college so important?
It’s important to your long term success. By completing your college-level English
class right away, you position yourself for transfer-focused studies sooner rather
than later.
What do I need to do to get into First Four?
First: apply to MiraCosta College. Second: complete the online orientation and advising.
Third: apply online to First Four and choose the First Four schedule that best fits
for you. You will receive an email confirming your schedule, then when your enrollment
appointment date arrives, enroll in your First Four classes.
This sounds confusing… is there someone I can talk to in person?
Absolutely. Give us a call at the San Elijo Campus. (760) 634-7876. We will assist
you through each step and answer any of your questions.
Who will be in my classes?
Other First Four participants, but also other MiraCosta College students of all ages,
interests, and backgrounds.
