Academic Catalogs

Student Support Services at a Glance

Academic Support — Coastline offers students access to a variety of ways to receive academic support.  The Student Success & Resource Center provides individual and small-group study space and access to learning resources such as across-the-curriculum online tutoring and study skills workshops.  The Online Library provides credible academic resources to support course assignments, self-paced online workshops, and librarian hours to support student research needs. The Writing Center and Math Center provide across-the-curriculum faculty-led support for writing and math with in-person and online support (live and asynchronous).

Admissions and Records — Visit the Coastline Admissions and Records webpage online. This is your first point of contact once you’ve decided Coastline is for you. Prospective Students can apply online! For assistance contact CCCAdmissionsOffice@coastline.edu.

Associated Student Government (ASG) — The Associated Student Government (ASG) is recognized as the official Student Governing Body within Coastline College and serves as the student voice within the participatory governance process.  ASG provides opportunities to learn about governance, advocacy, leadership, and event planning. Visit the Associated Student Government webpage or contact the Student Life Team at (714) 241-6253 and asg@coastline.edu

Basic Needs — The Basic Needs Program provides Coastline students with holistic services to increase classroom and student success.  The structure of our services aims to remove the burden placed on students to navigate multiple systems, processes, and eligibilities. Services include direct food access through our food pantry, CalFresh application assistance, coaching, guidance and referral for housing, mental health support, student success school supplies and tech equipment, transportation resources, and emergency support. Please visit the Coastline Basic Needs Webpage for the most current information about locations, hours of operations, and instructions.  Contact Basic Needs: call or text (714) 241-6014, email basicneeds@coastline.edu

Bookstore — Buy your books online; visit the Coastline Online Bookstore.

CalWORKs — Supports cash aid recipient CalWORKs students on their educational journey to graduation, transfer, and career success to help promote the wellbeing and future self-sufficiency of families. Contact CalWORKs: call or text (714) 714-6237, email eopsprogram@coastline.edu.

Career Services — Career Services empowers students to explore career pathways, build career-ready skills, and design a future that leads to financial stability, living-wage opportunities, and long-term professional success. Students are supported through a life design approach that connects their education, career goals, and financial future.

Services include: career and major exploration, resume and cover letter development and feedback, interview preparation, including mock interviews, career assessments and interpretations, and job, internship, and work-based learning support. Please visit the Career Services webpage call us at 714-241-6311 or email us at careerservices@coastline.edu

Counselors — Counselors are available online, by phone, and in person at the Student Services Center in Fountain Valley to help you clarify your goals, develop an educational plan, and inform you about programs and opportunities to enhance your college learning experience. Students can schedule a counseling appointment online by visiting the Online Appointment System or by calling (714) 241-6162.  Please visit the Coastline Counseling webpage for more information.

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) — Designed to help underserved, at-promise students from low-income backgrounds achieve their academic and personal goals.  EOPS students receive priority registration, funds for textbooks, specialized counseling services, targeted educational workshops, and much more. For more information, call (714) 241-6237 or email eopsprogram@coastline.edu.

Financial Aid — The Financial Aid Office staff is available to assist you in applying for grants, fee waivers, Federal Work-Study, and other forms of federal and state aid. Be sure to apply regardless of your financial situation. To apply, you need to complete the FAFSA and include Coastline's school code 013538 or complete the CA Dream Act application and use school code 020635. For more information, visit the Coastline Financial Aid website, or contact the Financial Aid Office at (714) 241-6239, or financialaid@coastline.edu.

Health Services —  Physical health services for Coastline students are provided through Timely care a secure virtual medical service that allows students to receive professional health support from licensed medical providers, anytime and anywhere.  Visit the Coastline College Health Services webpage for more information.

Mental Health Services — Coastline supports students on their journey to enhance their overall well-being through mental health services. Mental health services are provided free of charge to actively enrolled students in person or online (virtually). For more information, contact Student Mental Health Services at (714) 241-6005 or fill out the Mental Health Services Inquiry form found on the Coastline Student Mental Health Services webpage.

Online Library — Utilize the online library which offers remote access to librarians, e-books, journals, newspapers, and other resources. Complete an online Library Workshop in Canvas to help you avoid plagiarism, learn about online privacy, and/or understand all the library resources and services available online and remotely. Check out the online library resources and services by visiting the Library webpage online. To contact the library call or text (714) 241-6117 or email library@coastline.edu.

Scholarships — Coastline’s Scholarship Recognition Awards are granted to students who have demonstrated excellence, academic achievement, and/or wish to pursue educational or career goals. Students enrolled at Coastline in the fall or spring semesters may apply for scholarships. The awards are presented at the Scholarship Reception during the spring semester. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. Please visit the Coastline Scholarships webpage or email scholarships@coastline.edu for more information.

Special Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities — Provides comprehensive programs and services for students who have a verified disability and who are enrolled in general education/transfer, vocational, remedial/non-transfer, and noncredit courses.  For more information call (714) 241-6214, email specialprograms@coastline.edu, or visit the Coastline Disability Services webpage.

Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEA) — Helps students achieve their educational goals and personal, academic, and career objectives through support services, college activities, and programs with a race-conscious lens. Through SEA, Coastline College serves students with an emphasis on eliminating achievement gaps and providing equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices.  A key program is the Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP), which provides students with access to books and technology (Chromebook, hotspots, and headsets) to assist them in meeting their educational goals. For more information on the Student Equity and Achievement Program and resources, contact the Office of Student Equity at (714) 241-6142, studentequity@coastline.edu or visit online at Student Equity | Coastline College.

Student Life — Student Life can help you start your journey toward leadership, connection, and impact at Coastline. Represent and advocate for the student voice as an Associated Student Government (ASG) officer, connect with other students who share your interests by joining a club or organization, build your resume and transfer application through student leadership, and make a difference in your community! Whatever your passion or interest, there is a way for you to get involved at Coastline! Visit the Student Life webpage or contact the Student Life Team at (714) 241-6253 and studentlife@coastline.edu

Transfer Services: With an equity-minded, student-centered approach, transfer services prepare students to successfully transition from Coastline to baccalaureate-level institutions with: (1) information on how to become "transfer ready" by establishing goals, timelines, (2)  access to current information on evolving transfer requirements, (3) participation in transfer fairs, virtual tours, and workshops, (4) application help to apply at the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), CA Private Universities, and Out-of-State schools, and (5) ability to network with university representatives. Please visit the Transfer Services webpage; call us at 714-241-6171 or email us at transferservices@coastline.edu

Undocumented Students — Coastline's Dream Resource Program (DRP) aims to- maximize the personal and academic opportunities of their students with undocumented/mixed legal status in partnership with college and community organizations. The DRP specialist and their partners provide both in-person and remote assistance through regular one-on-one check-ins, assistance with Financial Aid application and free legal services through "Findyourally" and more. For more information about undocumented student programs and services, contact the Dream Resource Program Specialist at drp@coastline.edu; (714) 241-6003 or visit the DRP Undocumented Students webpage.

Veterans Resource Centers (VRC) — The Coastline Veterans Resource Centers, located at the Student Services Center in Fountain Valley and Newport Beach Campus, provide a comfortable and positive environment where Veterans will find access to academic resources, community referrals, networking opportunities, counseling and advisement services, computer access with Wi-Fi, a place to study, and workshops of value to Veterans. Coastline also provides the resource information available in the VRCs to students worldwide through a Virtual VRC. For more information regarding the VRC, email vet2vet@coastline.edu or call (714) 241-6126.