Oceanside, Student Center, Room 3435: 760.795.6890
San Elijo, Student Center, Room 929: 760.944.4449, x7782
Email: SLL@miracosta.edu

The Office of Student Life & Leadership is rich with activities, events, information, and resources, and it acts as a focal point for service and leadership-development programs, such as the following:

• Support for the Associated Students of MiraCosta College.

• Support for campus clubs.

• Support for The Chariot student newspaper.

• Campus information center, including free speech information, and literature distribution.

• Campus social, recreational, cultural, and educational programming.

• Community service and volunteer activities.

• Emerging Leaders Institute.

• On-campus and virtual events and activities.

• Support for Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.

These services enhance the student's educational experience and foster their social and intellectual development. The staff is firmly committed to actively promoting student involvement and development. For more information visit www.miracosta.edu/studentlife.

Oceanside Campus office hours:

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. (Note: out of session hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

San Elijo Campus office hours:

Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Associated Students of MiraCosta College

ASG Phone: 760.795.6891

ASG Email: ASG@miracosta.edu 

All students are members of the Associated Students of MiraCosta College (ASMCC). The organization that represents the ASMCC is the Associated Student Government (ASG). The goal of the ASG is to give a voice to all MiraCosta students, enabling them to become part of the college community. ASG's major responsibilities include appointing students to campus-wide committees, sharing governance in the development of college policies and annual budget, adopting and overseeing use of an annual ASG budget, allocating funds for new programs/projects, and providing resources for activities on campus.

Any interested student with a 2.0 grade point average or above and enrolled in at least five units each semester (summer not included) is eligible to seek an ASG office. The bi-monthly meetings of ASG are called Student Senate and are open to all MiraCostans. Meeting times are available online through the Office of Student Life & Leadership.

Emerging Leaders Institute

The Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is a not-for-credit certificate program dedicated to helping MiraCosta College students become prominent and well-prepared leaders in their community, on campus, and in their future careers. The ELI complements students' education by teaching them skills and knowledge necessary for effective leadership. The program consists of a series of one and two-hour workshops in leadership skill development. The workshops are offered each semester. After completing the program, students receive a leadership certificate. Since conception in 1998, the ELI has served hundreds of students in teaching life and leadership skills. For more information, please visit www.miracosta.edu/leader.

Student Senate Positions

Students who manage the business of the Student Senate represent a variety of ages, interests, and academic majors. Some have prior experience in student government, but others are simply interested in discovering their leadership potential through participation. Each member gains valuable experience through exposure to the variety of requests and programs addressed by the Student Senate. The following elected officers compose the Student Senate: President, Student Trustee, Vice President of the San Elijo Campus, and Vice President of the Community Learning Center. Appointed positions include Vice President of Programming for the Community Learning Center; Vice president of Public Relations (communication); Vice President of Finance; Vice president of Legislative Affairs; Chair of the Inter-Club Council; and approximately 20 senators.

Campus Clubs & Organizations

Joining a campus club is a great way for students to enrich their academic experience at MiraCosta. The college is home to a wide variety of clubs that reflect the interests of the student body.

All clubs have a voice through the Inter-Club Council (ICC), to which each club sends a representative. ICC develops effective, organized, and fair policies so all clubs will thrive. The fall and spring semester ICC-sponsored "Club Rush" gives interested students an opportunity to learn about the various clubs on campus and allows clubs to increase their membership.

Students who wish to start a club should submit a petition that includes a list of seven credit students, a staff/faculty advisor, and a proposed constitution to Student Life & Leadership at www.miracosta.edu/engage. For more information, contact the ICC chair in the Associated Student Government office, 760.795.6891, or Student Life & Leadership, 760.795.6890.

Honors/Societies

• Phi Theta Kappa

Student Clubs/Campus Organizations

For the current list of active clubs, please visit Spartan Experience at www.miracosta.edu/engage. Spartan Experience includes upcoming events and club contact information, and it is the best way to join a new club.

The Chariot News

Oceanside, Student Center, Room 3442: 760.757.2121, x6254
Chariot Email: chariot@miracosta.edu 

The Chariot, MiraCosta's official student news organization, serves the college by covering campus news and features as well as by offering opinion pieces, community information, and student activity announcements. In the process, Chariot staffers have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in all aspects of news production. The Chariot invites students with interests in writing, photography, videography, graphic design, and much more. The Chariot is published online at www.miracosta.com/chariotnews and is present on YouTube and Instagram. 

College Hour and Sunset Social

The Sunset Social program is provided on given Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. during fall and spring semesters, alternating between the Oceanside and San Elijo Campuses. Sunset Socials celebrate MiraCosta's students and local community members and provide opportunities to socialize with the campus community.

College Hour is a program of student events and activities on given Thursday afternoons at the Oceanside and San Elijo Campuses during fall and spring semesters as well as during special events at the Community Learning Center. College Hour events are social, cultural, and holistic in supporting student learning outside of the classroom. Since some classes are scheduled during this time, students who wish to be involved should arrange their schedules to keep the time slot free. College Hour events include concerts, meetings, performances, games, interactive workshops, club activities, cultural activities, and lectures.

Spartan Pass ID Cards

Oceanside, Student Center, Room 3435: 760.795.6890
San Elijo, Student Center, Room 929: 760.944.4449, x7782

The Spartan Pass ID card is helpful when checking out library materials (including reserved materials), using the computer labs, writing checks in the college bookstores, providing identification for test-taking, and using certain college facilities. Additionally, the card may be used for off-campus discounts at participating copy centers, theaters, restaurants, clubs, museums, and sports events, just to name a few. With the discount on just two movie tickets, a cardholder will save more than the cost of the ID card.

Student ID card fees help support MiraCosta's student government, including Associated Student elections; campus clubs; community events; cultural celebrations, such as African-American History Month, Asian Pacific events, and Cinco de Mayo; and The Chariot student newspaper.

To get a Spartan Pass ID card, students need to do the following:

• Pay their fees at enrollment

• Bring their receipt to the Student Life and Leadership Office (payment can also be looked up online), located in the Student Center of the Oceanside and San Elijo Campuses, along with one of the following valid forms of identification:

  • Driver's license containing a photograph

  • Temporary California driver's license containing a photograph

  • State-issued identification card containing a photograph

  • U.S. military ID card (active duty, reserve, or dependent)

  • Driver's license issued by a Canadian government authority

  • Driver's license issued by the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, or Virgin Islands

  • U.S. passport

  • Foreign passport

  • Alien Registration Card ("Green Card")

  • California Department of Corrections Privilege card [CDC 130-A(7-88)]

  • Matrícula Consular card.

• Have their picture taken and get your Spartan Pass!! 

• Please know that San Elijo students are eligible for FREE scantrons and FREE bluebooks with the purchase of their Spartan Pass! 

Posting/Publicity Regulations

All items posted on campus must be date-stamped by the Office of Student Life & Leadership. The posting of all approved flyers, posters, and banners is allowed only on designated bulletin boards. Because items can be posted for no more than two weeks, the office date-stamps each one. More specific information on posting regulations is available at the Office of Student Life & Leadership in the Student Center.