Dual Enrollment
Earn College Credit While in High School
Oceanside Unified School District, in partnership with MiraCosta College, offers students the opportunity to earn transferable college credit while completing their high school education.
Dual Enrollment with OUSD & MiraCosta College
Program Overview
OUSD students can enroll in college courses taught by MiraCosta College professors. Courses are offered on OUSD high school campuses, online, or at MiraCosta College. Students earn real college credit by successfully completing the course — no AP-style exams required.
Benefits for OUSD Students
- Earn transferable college credit
- Save time and money on future college tuition
- Build a strong college transcript early
- Experience real college-level coursework
Sample Courses Offered
- Intro to Business
- Biomanufacturing (View Flyer)
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
- Pre-Calculus I: College Algebra
- Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry & Analytic Geometry
- Psychology of Personal Growth
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Film
- Early Childhood Education Curriculum
OUSD & MiraCosta College Partnership
In 2017, Oceanside Unified School District entered into a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) agreement with MiraCosta College. This partnership expands access to Dual Enrollment opportunities and helps students confidently prepare for college and careers.
Enroll in Dual Enrollment
- Step 1: Complete the CCAP Dual Enrollment Interest / Intent to Enroll Form.
(Provide link) - Step 2: Complete the MiraCosta College Application for the term you will be enrolled.
This is a two-step process:- Create a CCC Apply account
- Apply to MiraCosta College
Use the application checklist to gather the information you will need.
Note: Students who have previously taken MiraCosta classes do not need to reapply.
- Step 3: Watch for your MiraCosta Welcome Email (sent within 2–5 business days). Your SURF ID / Student ID will be included.
Watch the SURF ID lookup tutorial - Step 4: Submit the CCAP Dual Enrollment Form via Adobe eSign or PDF (print and sign).
NEW: Only one CCAP Dual Enrollment Form is required for your entire time at MiraCosta College while in high school.
Tips for Students
- Refer to the student checklist for helpful guidance.
- Online courses use MiraCosta’s learning platform, Canvas. View Canvas tutorials .
- Meet with your high school counselor to review your course options.
School-Specific Information
El Camino High School
Visit the Dual & Congruent Enrollment page on the El Camino website for more information.
Talk to your El Camino High School Counselor for guidance.
Oceanside High School
Visit the Oceanside High School Dual Enrollment page on the OHS website for detailed information.
Talk to your Oceanside High School Counselor to explore your options.
Surfside Educational Academy
Visit the Surfside Dual Enrollment page for program details.
Talk to your Surfside Counselor for more information.
View the MiraCosta College Catalog for a full list of available courses.