WHAT TO EXPECT
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Admissions at Concord
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Families can learn about Concord’s safe and welcoming environment, Costa Mesa location, nearby airports, boarding availability, and arrival support for local and international students.
3333 Harbor Blvd
Building 2 in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa & Campus Context
The location combines campus access, safety, and a strong academic environment
Costa Mesa places families in a well-connected part of Orange County with convenient access to universities, cultural destinations, beaches, and major regional routes.
Costa Mesa Setting
A well-connected Orange County setting for campus access and family travel
The school's Costa Mesa location gives families practical access to nearby universities, museums, beaches, and regional routes across Orange County.
Campus Facilities
The campus includes the facilities students use every day
The campus includes smart classrooms, science laboratories, study and learning centers, student activity spaces, athletic facilities, high-speed campus-wide Wi-Fi, and online libraries and educational platforms.
Academic Environment
Academic support is built into the school environment
Small classes, mentorship, daily and exam-preparation tutoring, study halls, academic advising, and learning strategy support are woven into student life.
What To Ask During A Visit
Use the visit to answer the questions that affect enrollment decisions
Families often decide after they can connect the campus environment with practical questions about tuition, advanced coursework, support, boarding, and college planning.
Cost & Value
Ask what tuition supports for your student's profile
Review tuition, fees, boarding questions, and which parts of the school model matter most for your child's grade and goals.
Course Placement
Ask whether Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, or Early College fits the student
Families can discuss readiness, current grade level, transfer timing, and the advanced coursework path that may be realistic.
Support
Ask how the school supports adjustment and progress
Talk through English confidence, GPA rebuilding, tutoring, study halls, advising, and how teachers notice academic gaps.
Planning
Ask when college counseling and arrival planning begin
Admissions can explain college planning, boarding, transportation, orientation, and I-20-related planning for international students when applicable.
Arrival Timeline
Families can prepare around a clearly defined move-in sequence
- Pre-enrollment includes tuition, boarding, and related financial confirmations.
- Students submit required documents and health records before arrival.
- Canvas, Blackbaud, and school email accounts are activated before students begin coursework.
- Flight information and airport pickup arrangements are confirmed in advance if applicable.
- Airport pickup
- Dormitory check-in and official move-in support
- Student orientation
- School begins
Boarding and transportation details are part of the arrival plan
Arrival details include on-campus housing, daily transportation between the dormitory and campus, airport pickup at $150 one-way, and a minor escort service at $100.
Travel & Orientation
Before classes begin, families already know the travel documents, systems, and orientation flow
Families receive transportation guidance, travel document requirements, campus systems information, and an orientation-day schedule so students know what to bring and what happens first on campus.
Nearby Airports
Families have multiple airport options for Costa Mesa arrival
John Wayne Airport is approximately 10–15 minutes away, LAX is about 45–60 minutes, and Long Beach Airport is about 35–45 minutes from campus.
Travel Documents
International students should arrive with core immigration and school records
International students should arrive with a valid passport and F-1 visa, original I-20, SEVIS I-901 receipt, acceptance letter, financial proof, immunization records, Health Form, and transcript copies.
Orientation Flow
The first campus day covers check-in, verification, familiarization, and student sessions
Concord's orientation-day outline includes registration, document verification, health and emergency contact checks, time to familiarize with campus areas, and student information sessions later in the day.
Next Step
Start with the visit details, then plan your next admissions step
Admissions can help your family review campus access, travel planning, student orientation, and boarding arrival details before you inquire or plan next steps.