New students will complete nine steps – from filling out an application to paying fees – before taking classes. Get an overview of each step below. For additional information about each step, select from the "Get Started" menu above.
STEP 1 |
APPLICATION Apply to Cuesta College online at www.cccApply.org beginning April 1 for Summer/Fall terms; October 1 for Spring term - General Admissions Requirements. New, former (absent 2 semesters) and Enrichment students must apply before registering. Need help with your login? Call (800) 468-6927. Need help with your myCuesta login? Instructions |
STEP 2 |
FINANCIAL AID Apply for Financial Aid online at www.fafsa.gov. Cuesta College school code: 001192. Check your Financial Aid Status in myCuesta. Instructions |
STEP 3 |
TRANSCRIPTS Send official (sealed) high school and all prior college transcripts to: Cuesta College Records Office, PO Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106. |
STEP 4 |
ASSESSMENT New students place in an English course one of the following ways:
New students place in a mathematics course one of the following ways:
*Bring/send/fax to the Assessment/Prerequisite Office. (805) 546-3951; Fax (805) 546-3113. Once scores are submitted or placement exam taken, check your myCuesta email to view your placement. |
STEP 5 |
PREREQUISITES Request clearance of prerequisite coursework completed at other colleges/universities. Complete Form A & submit with your official transcripts. |
STEP 6 |
ORIENTATION
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STEP 7 |
REGISTER Enroll in classes online via your myCuesta student portal. A myCuesta login will be mailed to you and may also be retrieved online (if SSN provided) once your application is processed. Instructions |
STEP 8 |
COUNSELING Make an appointment with a counselor by calling SLO Campus (805) 546-3138 or (805) 546-3162; NC Campus (805) 591-6241. Please complete STEPS 1-6 prior to scheduling your appointment. |
STEP 9 |
FEES Pay your fees online via your myCuesta student portal (credit/debit cards - Online ONLY) or in person at the Cashier (cash/check/money order). |
Additional items to consider:
MY.CUESTA.EDU EMAIL ACCOUNT - Activate your Cuesta College email by clicking "Student email is available here" link in the Student Email channel on the Student Tab of your myCuesta student portal.
ADDRESS - Verify/update your address online via your myCuesta student portal.
STUDENT ID Number - Locate your Student ID Number online via your myCuesta student portal.
ASCC CARD - Purchase an Associated Students of Cuesta College Student ID card online via your myCuesta student portal.
BOOKS - Purchase books in person at the bookstore or online.
PARKING PERMIT - Purchase parking permit in person at the Cashier or online via your myCuesta student portal.
VOTER REGISTRATION - Fill out, print and mail a Voter Registration Card to your local elections official.
EOPS - Apply for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services.
DSPS - Apply for Disabled Student Programs & Services.
HOUSING - Online housing resource
