Make a 45-minute Appointment with a Counselor
Counselors are ready to meet with you online via Video Meeting, by Phone or In-Person.
**Due to the high volume of counseling appointments, we encourage you to walk-in if appointments are not available**
Limited appointments are available on the San Luis Obispo and North County Campus.
Click here to access Cuesta Connect to make a Counseling Appointment
Please read important information regarding your counseling appointment.
To check-in for your appointment on the San Luis Obispo Campus:
Enter the 3100 building for Student Services and Check-in at Counseling window
Map of the San Luis Obispo Campus
To check-in for your appointment on the North County Campus:
Enter the N1100 building (campus center building), go to the 2nd floor
Map of the North County Campus
Both campuses require a parking permit while semesters are in session.
If you don't have a semester pass, you can purchase a daily pass for $4 at a kiosk.
Student responsibility for IN-PERSON appointments:
To ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community, please adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, we kindly urge you to refrain from coming to campus. Your health and the health of those around you are our top priorities. CLICK HERE for COVID-19 info and guidelines. If you are experiencing symptoms, do not come in for your appointment and do not come to campus. Call 805-546-3138 to reschedule for a future date.
Student responsibility for VIDEO appointments:
***Your Cuesta student email must be activated to receive VIDEO meeting link*** Once booked, your link to connect is sent to your Cuesta student email. If you haven't yet activated your MyCuesta student email, you can click here to find instructions. Or call Student IT Support for assistance at 805-546-9824
Please be in a quiet, distraction free zone and ensure your audio is working.
Please note the following disclosure for online video counseling appointments:
At Cuesta College, we take your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information
very seriously. Unfortunately, due to the public nature of the Internet, it is impossible
for us to guarantee complete privacy during your online counseling sessions. Please
use discretion and common sense when providing personal information online.
To fully benefit from an online counseling appointment, I agree to:
1. Have a counselor access and discuss my academic records
2. Interact with the counselor in a productive, positive, and professional manner
3. Provide information that is current and truthful about myself, my academic records,
and my educational goals
4. Conduct the conversation in a private setting (without others viewing or listening)
with good lighting and no distracting noises
5. Not record the session without permission of the counselor
Telephone appointments
***Please ensure the number listed is the correct number for the counselor to call. The counselor will call you at your scheduled appointment time. We will NOT be able to contact you if there is no phone number on file***
If you have access to a computer during your appointment, that is ideal.
Please be in a quiet, distraction free area.
Have something to take notes.
Click here to access Cuesta Connect and place yourself on the Virtual Drop-In list
Drop-in counseling is on a first-come, first-served basis and is best for:
Credit Overload Petitions
Same semester class questions
Pass/No Pass grading options
Course drop questions
The average wait time is 30 minutes. If you are waiting longer than 30 minutes, please call the counseling office at 805-546-3138 to check drop-in availability.
Walk-in counseling is a 15-minute meeting, served on a first come first served basis.
SLO CAMPUS - Bldg. 3100
Monday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 10:30AM - 12:15PM
*Walk-in hours may be subject to change*
NC CAMPUS - Bldg. N1100 (2nd Floor)
Monday 12:00PM - 2:15PM
Tuesday 12:00PM - 2:15PM
Wednesday 9:45AM - 12:00PM
Thursday 9:45AM - 12:00PM
*Walk-in hours may be subject to change*
Academic counseling appointments are ideal for:
- Student Education Planning (SEP)
- Graduation evaluation
- Career planning and exploration
- Academic probation and/or dismissal concerns
- Transfer planning/University Application Review
Required items to prepare for your counseling appointment:
- Send official transcripts from other colleges - make sure transcripts are received by Cuesta before booking an appointment for proper evaluation process.
- Send AP scores (only needed if test scores are 3, 4 or 5)
- Complete your online orientation - located in your MyCuesta portal
