MiraCosta College New Student Newsletter
  August 2016
In This Issue
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Connect with International Students 
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Read about the MiraCosta College experience from real students. Student Bloggers share their experiences and thoughts about college life in the U.S. Talk with our Peer Leaders on Facebook to get tips about adjusting to life in the U.S. your first semester. Stay connected with what is happening on campus by Liking our fan page .
Virtual Tour international festival
Take a tour of MiraCosta College from your computer! With pictures, videos and more, you'll know your way around campus in no time at all. 
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August 10 & 11
Mandatory  New Student Orientation for new summer and fall students


Complete the following three steps and enjoy early enrollment/registration priority beginning spring 2017!

1) Assessment  (by taking English and Math Placement)

2) Orientation (by attending the Orientation on August 10: check-in begins at 10:30 am)

3) Advisement (by attending the Advisement on August 11: check-in begins at 8:30 am)
  
Welcome Video by the Peer Leader Team!

Don't forget to bring your passport and SEVIS I-20 forms to the orientation.  If you have not paid for spring 2016 classes or health insurance, please bring your credit card to pay!
Have You Registered for Fall Classes?book and mouse  
 
All International students are required to enroll in 12 units each semester in order to maintain a full-time student status. Follow the steps for class registration.
How to Find Textbooks for Your Classes?
 

 Read the instructions here to find your books!

  
  

  

Have You Paid for the Health Insurance for fall 2016?
 
International students need to have health insurance effective August 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017. Pay $678 for insurance online or show proof of alternative health insurance on the first day of orientation on August 10, 2016.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

 

Institute for International Perspectives

MiraCosta College 
One Barnard Drive

Oceanside, CA 92056

U.S.A.

Phone: 1-760-795-6897

Fax:      1-760-757-8209