If you want to take any courses outside of CVA, please complete the Off Campus Course Request Form found at the link below.

• Off Campus Institution Options
• Off Campus Course Request Form

Students interested in taking for credit courses at MCC must fill out the Off Campus Course Request Form above, and follow the steps listed on the MiraCosta website here and detailed below.

1. Apply for admissions online. Two to three days after submission, the student will receive an email with their Surf ID number. Keep your Surf ID number safe because it will be used for any future courses taken at MCC.
2. Submit a Concurrent Enrollment Form. You will need your Surf ID number, a personal email, a parent/guardian email (different from yours), and your counselor's email (lpayne@carlsbadusd.net). The form will automatically be sent to each party for a signature. It could take 5-7 business days to process.
3. Submit a Prerequisite Form. This form needs to be submitted only if you are taking a course with prerequisites. Speak with your counselor or Guidance Tech if you are unsure.
4. Register for classes. Using your Surf ID, register for classes using the online registration system.

MiraCosta Concurrent Enrollment 

Students interested in taking for credit courses at Palomar must fill out the Off Campus Course Request Form above, and follow the steps listed on the Palomar College website and detailed below.

1. Apply for admissions online. Two to three days after submission, the student will receive an email with their Student ID number. Keep your ID number safe because you will need it to enroll in courses.
2. Submit a Special Admissions Form. Email the completed form to your Counselor (lpayne@carlsbadusd.net) for their signature then email the completed form to admissions@palomar.edu.
3. Register for classes. Enroll in classes using the online registration system, MyPalomar.

Credit recovery courses for students who are behind in credits and need more than your four CVA classes per quarter to make up credits. MiraCosta Adult High School does not offer regular college courses like the MiraCosta main campuses. Follow the steps listed below.

1. Click here and click the Apply button, then click create an account (this allows you to create an Open CCC account which will then allow you to complete the MiraCosta Application to get a SURF ID.

2. Once you have completed the Open CCC account and MiraCosta Application and have your SURF ID number, complete a Non-Credit Application  (you will get credit, so do not let the term non credit throw you off).

3. Complete an Adult High School Concurrent Enrollment form (you will need to meet with Mrs. Payne first to discuss the classes to take).

4. Complete any holds or tasks (like Orientation) in the SURF portal.

5. Go to Manage Classes in the SURF portal and enroll in your classes.