Academic Success and Equity Program
The SPHERE (Students' Pride in Honoring our Existence through Resistance and Empowerment) Program serves LGBTQIA+ students and allies by providing support through their academic journey at MiraCosta College and creating a sense of belonging as students navigate and embrace their identity.
Community Building
SPHERE creates many opportunties aimed at creating a sense of belonging for our students throughout the year such as:
- Lavender Welcome & Celebration
- Trans Day of Remebrance
- Coming Out Day Mixer
- Pride Days
- Pride Flag Raisings
& much more!
Academic Counseling Support
SPHERE students receive guidance from counselors to achieve their academic goals in affirming ways through:
- Academic, Career, & Personal Counseling
- Creating/Editing your Educational Plan
- Explore Careers and Degrees at MiraCosta College
- Learning about the Transfer Experience
- Connection to On-and-Off campus academic and identity-based resources
- Opportunity to participate in LGBTQIA+ centralized school events, activities, & workshops
- Leadership Opportunities
- & much more!
Contact our Counseling Department at 760.795.6670
Learn more about SPHERE!
Please fill out the intake form below if you're interested in learning more about the SPHERE program. The SPHERE team will contact you with more information on how students can enroll and other benefits of our program.
