Academic Success and Equity Program
The SPHERE Program serves LGBTQIA+ students and allies by providing support through their academic journey at MiraCosta College and creating a sense of belonging as students navigate and embrace their identity.
Academic Counseling Support
SPHERE students receive guidance from counselors to achieve their academic goals in an affirming ways through:
- Academic, Career, & Personal Counseling
- Creating/Editing your Educational Plan
- Explore Careers and Degrees at MiraCosta College
- Learning about the Transfer Experience
- Connection to On-and-Off campus academic and identity-based resources
- Opportunity to participate in LGBTQIA+ centralized school events, activities, & workshops
- Leadership Opportunities
- & much more!
Contact our Counseling Department at 760.795.6670
Community Building
SPHERE creates many opportunties throughout the year such as:
- QT Group
- Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club
- Lavender Welcome & Celebration
- Rainbow Stoles
- Pride Days
- Pride Flag Raising
- & much more!
Professional Development
SPHERE is one of the Academic Success & Equity (ASE) programs. ASE programs offer professional development workshops and promote a career and life planning course open to all ASE students. These curricular and co-curricular offerings promote and help students make effective decisions regarding their career and life choices, increasing their employability.
Learn more about SPHERE!
Please fill out the intake form below if you're interested in the SPHERE program. The SPHERE team will contact you with more information on how to enroll and other benefits of our program.
Contact Information
Amir Naranjo
Pronouns: He / Him
Interim Student Services Specialist SPHERE Program
anaranjo@miracosta.edu
760.208.1784 x6973
Student Services Bldg, 14213
