Intramural Sports
Do you like playing sports for fun? Come join the summer program and play basketball with MiraCosta college students! More intramural sports are available during the semester!
July 29, noon
Oceanside Campus
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Connect with the International Peer Leaders on Facebook!
Do you have any questions about what to expect for your first semester at MiraCosta College? Connect with the International Peer Leader on their Facebook. They can answer all of your questions and share their personal success stories with you!
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Oceanside Farmer's Market
Do you like fresh fruits and vegetables? Oceanside, CA has a Morning Farmers Market which is a certified farmers market featuring certified agricultural products, hot and cold prepared foods, prepackaged foods and retail/craft items. For more information, visit their website.
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Packing Tips
Oceanside, CA has fabulous weather all year long, with occasional
rainy days in the winter and spring. Students typically wear t-shirts and jeans or shorts most of the year, so pack accordingly! Don't forget to bring enough money to pay for expenses your first few weeks here and all of your travel documents (passport, I-20, etc.).
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| Are you ready to register for fall 2016 classes? Class registration has started for all new students!
Step 1: Complete the Online Registration Form
As a new student, you must complete an online MiraCosta College registration form before you can register for classes. Start your online registration today before you arrive at MiraCosta College!
IMPORTANT: You will receive an email message from MiraCosta College Admissions Office to confirm your application is received. If you don't receive the email from them, that means your application is not completed.
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Step 2: Take ESL and Match Placement Tests
One of the most important elements of your success at MiraCosta College is to find and enroll in the right classes during your first semester. As soon as you arrive in Oceanside, please visit the International Office and complete a math and English placement test. You can review the test questions online before taking the placement tests.
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Step 3: Meet with an Academic Counselor
After you complete the math and ESL placement tests, you will meet an academic counselor who can help you select classes for your first semester. You will also receive your MiraCosta ID number that is needed to complete online class registration.
Already in the United States? Come to MiraCosta!
Take advantage of early registration by coming to the International Office at these times and days to get started:
- Thursday, July 21 from 1-2 pm
- Friday, July 29 from 12:30-2:00 pm
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Your Health Insurance Coverage
All international student enrolling at MiraCosta College are required to
have
health insurance
while attending MiraCosta College
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MiraCosta offers group health insurance for international students.
For fall 2016, the cost is $678 covering from August 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017. You must pay the fees directly to Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions
. You pay for health insurance
on their
website by using either Firefox or Chrome. When you log in to the website, first select the "Student Fall (08/01/16-01/31/17)" term and make sure you have the following information available to enroll:
- Email address: An active email address at which you can receive important messages. You can use your personal or school email address.
- Credit Card: A valid Visa or MasterCard is required to purchase the insurance online.
- Student ID: You will need your MiraCosta College student ID number.
The
deadline for you to pay for Fall 2016 health insurance is
July 31, 2016.
If you already have health insurance valid in the United States through August 2016, complete the "Petition to Approve an Alternate Insurance Policy." The Petition must be approved by MiraCosta no later than July 29 or you need to pay for the group insurance policy at MiraCosta.
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| Are You Still Looking for Housing?
 All international students should consider applying to stay with a host family or arrange for temporary housing for your arrival. You can also check out the housing section on our website for information about finding a place to live near MiraCosta College.
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| Cash, Credit Cards or Traveler's Checks?  You should plan to arrive in the U.S. with enough money to cover your first semester's tuition and the first few weeks of housing and personal expenses - about $4000. Although a U.S. credit card (Visa or Mastercard) will be useful, be sure to check with your credit card company to make sure that you can charge $3500 to $4000 USD at one time to pay for tuition and health insurance. If you plan to carry cash, be sure to keep it safe and out of sight. Opening a bank account can take several days and receiving a transfer of money may take a week or more. For move in expenses, you will usually need to pay the deposit in cash, so plan ahead.
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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 |
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