Our Oceanside (Barnard Campus) Testing Center has moved! Visit us in our new location in building 14 in room 14215 on the second floor of the new Student Services Building.
MiraCosta Testing Services
MiraCosta Testing Services is here to support you with your placement and proctoring needs. For current updates and hours, please follow us on Instagram @miracostatesting
Math, English, and ESL Placement
The MiraCosta placement process provides you with the information you need to get started in the math and English courses that best support your educational pathway. Visit our Placement webpage for more information on completing the placement process.
We are excited to share that California State Law AB 705 gives more students the opportunity to enroll directly in transfer-level (or transfer-level with support) math and English courses via the placement process.
The Academic proctoring center
Testing Service's Academic Proctoring Center is a unique proctoring service for MiraCosta students as well as students from other institutions in need of a certified proctoring center. For more information on our proctoring services, including appointments, make-up exam support, proctored exams for non-MiraCosta students, and MiraCosta students testing outside of San Diego County, please visit our Academic Proctoring Center page.
Students or community members with verified disabilities are entitled to appropriate accommodations. For specific details, contact the Student Accessibility Services Office at 760.795.6658.
Contact Us
We are committed to providing you with excellent student support and information you need to be successful in your academic career. Please do not hesitate to call 760.795.6685 or email if we can be of any assistance!
Our Mission
The mission of the MiraCosta Testing and Academic Proctoring Center is to provide an inclusive and empowering testing environment that supports the campus mission to foster the academic and holistic success of its diverse learners.
We strive to achieve this mission through adherence to our values:
- Inclusivity and Empowerment
We cultivate a secure, accessible, quiet, clean, and welcoming testing environment that respects the diverse identities, experiences, and abilities of all individuals. We prioritize fostering an atmosphere where students feel valued, affirmed, and empowered to excel. - Accessibility and Advocacy
We ensure equitable access and accommodations for all students, advocating for their success and growth. - Honoring and Upholding Academic Integrity
Our equity-minded and trauma-informed approach is achieved with adherence to MiraCosta’s Standards of Student Conduct and in collaboration with MiraCosta’s Student Affairs team. - Collaboration and Partnerships
We establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, external testing agencies, and educational institutions, ensuring that students' testing needs are met effectively and efficiently. - Advancing Educational Opportunities
We offer diverse testing opportunities to expand educational pathways and open doors for students. - Professional Standards and Ethics
We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practices, in compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, adhering to the National College Testing Association (NCTA).
Through our equity-focused mission, we are committed to fostering a trauma-informed testing environment that promotes fairness, inclusivity, and student success. We continuously strive to create a transformative experience that empowers students to reach their full potential and achieve their educational goals.
