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Finals Are Here: The Student Success & Resource Center Has You Covered!


It's that time, Dolphins! Finals and those year-end projects and papers are just around the corner or, depending on your class, already here. Don't get caught unprepared - Coastline's Student Success & Resource Center has your back! With two on-campus locations (Newport Beach Campus & Westminster-Le Jao Campus), an SSRC Canvas shell & online tutoring, Zoom study workshops, and more, the SSRC is your one-stop resource for a successful finals week! Learn more at coastline.edu/student-success-resource-center!

From the Coastline Blog:

What To Do Before Finals - The Fool-Proof Way to Study Without the Stress


"...Even if tests don’t have quite that feeling for you, they still provoke anxiety. Here’s the thing: after a lot of therapy, working through those testing (especially academic testing) anxieties, I’ve learned to become cool, calm, level-headed, almost to the point of Zen. My friends can attest to the fact that I am one of the most relaxed test-takers they’ve seen. Let me show you how I do it."


Continue reading on The Coastline Blog.

Upcoming Event:

Game Night Presented by Student Equity


Give your brain a break from studying and join us for an evening of fun and laughter while enjoying some friendly competition!

Tuesday, May 21st

3:00pm - 4:30pm

In-Person @ Garden Grove Campus, Room 103

Class of 2024! LAST CALL to Get 10% Off Your 2024 Grad Gear on The Pier!


Class of 2024 graduation gear is now available on The Pier, Coastline's online student shop! Head over to grab a variety of apparel, souvenirs, gifts, and décor to help commemorate your achievements!


To help celebrate, get 10% off all Class of 2024 items with the code GRAD10 at checkout!


Don't wait - sale ends TODAY at 11:59pm PDT! Shop now!

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Piece of Mind Mondays:

Healthy Mind Platter & Sleep Time


Sleep is not only something many of us relish, but it is absolutely vital to our mental health. For this Piece of Mind Monday, Claudia dives deep into Sleep Time and the importance of a healthy, balanced sleep routine for a healthy, balanced mental health state.


Continue reading on The Coastline Blog.

Student Feature:

How Perseverance and Determination Leads to Open Doors with Athena Nino


“I’ve spiritually grown with Coastline too and it’s made me feel more––I don’t know how to describe it. It’s just a school that I feel very special to. They make me feel included. They make me feel seen and heard. I just feel very lucky to have found Coastline. They’ve helped me grow in many ways.”


Continue reading on The Coastline Blog.

Upcoming Events

ABI Graduation & Awards Ceremony

Please join Special Programs for the Annual Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Graduation and Awards Ceremony! Hear students in the ABI Program as they share their stories of courage, resilience, and hope as they engage in their personal journey. Celebrate this year’s graduates and award winners virtually on Zoom. You won’t want to miss this inspirational event!

Thursday, May 23rd

11:00am - 12:30pm (PDT)

Online via Zoom

Weekly Reoccurring Events


Pantry Distribution

The Coastline Food Pantry supports students' nutritional needs with both perishable and non-perishable items available free of charge through weekly programming and Food Box pick up. Learn more about the Coastline Pantry and Coastline's Department of Basic Needs.

11:00am - 1:00pm

Monday, May 20th, In-Person @ Garden Grove Campus

Thursday, May 23rd, In-Person @ Newport Beach Campus


Associated Student Government (ASG) Meeting

Associated Student Government (ASG) meetings are open to students, college employees, and the public. The meetings are a great opportunity to get involved in student leadership, learn about happenings at Coastline College, and share perspectives during public forum, a time reserved for members of the public to address the ASG on issues on or not already appearing on the agenda.

Wednesday, May 22nd

3:00pm - 5:00pm (PDT)

Hybrid: In-Person @ Student Services Center (Room 217) & Online via Zoom

Additional Highlights

Calling All Coastline Writers & Artists! Storyline Issue 6 Needs You!

Our editors seek submissions for the Fall 2024 issue of StoryLine, Coastline's Online "Arts and Letters" Magazine! Submit your artwork, photography, poetry, essays, short stories, or digital stories by filling out the Submission Form. The deadline for all submissions is July 1, 2024. Visit the Storyline Submissions event page for more info, including all submission guidelines. Questions? Email Faculty Advisor Oceana Callum or Managing Student Editor Michaela Davis.


DAP Summer 2024 Book Voucher Application Now Open!

Need books for classes? Check to see if you qualify for a book voucher, today! The Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP) book voucher is awarded to eligible students in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms based on program funding availability, student program eligibility and financial aid eligibility. Students participating in the Book Voucher program agree to return their books to the Basic Needs Office at the conclusion of the semester. The books will be donated to the Coastline book borrowing program. Students must participate in one workshop and complete a follow up survey. The Summer 2024 applications is now open and awarding will start mid-May 2024. If you have any questions, please email studentequity@coastline.edu or visit the Textbook Assistance webpage for more information.


Free Loan Counseling & Assistance for Coastline Students with ECMC Solutions

We've teamed up with Solutions at ECMC to answer all of your student loan repayment questions. Solutions is a service of the non-profit organization ECMC and is dedicated to helping students manage educational loans. Their resources are available to you free of charge. To contact a Solutions Student Loan Repayment Advisor, email or web chat, ecmcsolutions.org, or call them at (877) 331-3262. Ready to start repaying your student loans? ECMC Solutions has put together a series of webinars designed to assist you in preparing for this crucial stage, addressing all aspects of student loan repayment. Sign up for an ECMC Solutions Webinar today.

It's Almost Time! Save the Date for Coastline's 2024 Commencement Ceremony!


Congratulations Coastline graduates!


You, your family and friends are cordially invited to this grand event on Friday, May 31st. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6pm at our Student Services Center in Fountain Valley. Seating will be available from 5pm on a first come, first serve basis, so come early. Parking is free.


Also, take the hassle out of buying a lei or gift for your graduate and pre-order ahead of time! Pre-order online now and pick up on-site before the commencement ceremony begins. Gifts for graduates will also be available for purchase on-site but on a first come first serve basis - a limited quantity of flowers will also be available.


For more information visit coastline.edu/commencement.

Miss an Issue of The Sandbox?


Previous issues of The Sandbox are available for viewing on the Coastline Marketing Publications page! Head on over to check out features and highlights from previous issues you may have missed, or to re-visit old favorites!

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