Important Dates
Semester Calendars
Deadline dates included apply to full-term courses only. Please consult the deadline dates for short-term courses located in the online schedule of classes.
SPRING SEMESTER 2024: January 16 - May 17 | |
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Beginning October 1. 2023 |
Apply online |
October 27, 2023 | Class Finder available online |
November 8, 2023 | Priority myCuesta reg begins |
November 21, 2023 | New/returning/transfer student priority |
December 1, 2023 | International student application deadline |
December 6, 2023 | Enrichment/Dual Enrollment student priority |
Last day for full-semester 17-week courses to: | |
January 14, 2024 | Drop for full refund |
January 28, 2024 | Drop for partial refund |
January 28, 2024 | Late add with instructor approval |
January 28, 2024 | Drop without W |
January 29, 2024 | Census Date |
February 9, 2024 | Submit refund request* |
February 9, 2024 | Change to P/NP grading |
February 9, 2024 | Register for credit-by-exam / Ind Study |
April 14, 2024 | Withdraw with a “W” |
Other key dates: | |
March 14, 2024 | Deadline to apply Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 Grad Priority |
May 11, 13-17, 2024 | Final Exams |
No classes scheduled: | |
February 16-17, 19, 2024 | Presidents’ Day Holiday |
March 25, 2024 | Board Holiday |
March 25-29, 2024 | Spring Break |
FALL SEMESTER 2023: August 14 – December 15 | |
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Beginning October 1, 2022 |
Apply online |
April 7 | Class Finder available |
April 17 | Priority myCuesta reg begins |
May 3-12 | Cougar Welcome Days |
May 15 | New/returning/transfer student priority |
May 24 | Enrichment/Dual Enrollment student priority |
July 1 | International student application deadline |
Last day for full-semester 18-week courses to: | |
August 13 | Drop for full refund |
August 27 | Drop for partial refund |
August 27 | Late add with instructor approval |
August 27 | Drop without W |
August 28 | Census Date |
September 8 | Submit refund request* |
September 8 | Register for credit-by-exam / Ind Study |
November 5 | Withdraw with a “W” |
Other key dates: | |
August 8-11 | Flex Days |
October 12 | Deadline Apply for Spring Grad Priority |
December 9, 11-15 | Final Exams |
No classes scheduled: | |
September 4 | Labor Day |
October 6, 9-10 | Flex Days |
November 10 | Veterans Day |
November 23-25 | Thanksgiving holiday |
SUMMER SEMESTER 2023: June 12 – July 21 | |
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Beginning April 1 |
Apply online |
March 24 | Class Finder available online |
April 17 | Priority myCuesta reg begins |
April 27 | New/returning/transfer student priority |
May 1 | International student application deadline |
May 2 | Enrichment/Dual Enrollment student priority1 |
Day Prior to 1st Class Meeting | Drop for full refund |
Day Prior to Census Date | Late add with instructor approval |
No classes scheduled: | |
June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday |
July 4 | Independence Day Holiday |
Priority Registration Groups and Dates
Cuesta College uses the following registration priority system when determining registration priority. You are encouraged to register on your priority registration day and time to ensure you get the best possible course options available. You may make changes to your schedule anytime on or after their appointment date and time.
To view your specific registration appointment date and time, please log in to your myCuesta portal.
PRIORITY LIMITATIONS: Continuing/returning (sat out a term) students will lose their priority:
- If they earn 100/+ degree applicable credits at Cuesta College, excludes Foster Youth - See Priority 6.
- If on two consecutive terms of probation status under Academic Standing policies, excludes Foster Youth - See Priority 6.
- If a comprehensive student education plan (CSEP) is not completed before reaching
15 credits completed - See Priority 6.
Special Categorial Registration: Priority 1 and 2
New, Transfer, and Returning (sat out a term) students must complete orientation and an abbreviated SEP or are placed in Priority 6. Continuing students must complete Comprehensive SEP prior to completing 15 credits at Cuesta or are placed in Priority 6.
Exempt students, with an AA/AS degree or higher, must also complete all activities
to qualify for early priority to register.
Excludes Dual Enrollment/Enrichment Students - See Priority 7.
Special Category Registration Priority 1 and 2 | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
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Priority 1: VETERAN | CalWORKs | DSPS EOPS | HOMELESS YOUTH
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Monday, April 17, 8 a.m |
Monday, April 17, 8 a.m. |
Wednesday, November 8 beginning at 8 a.m. |
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*PRIORITY 2: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Wednesday, April 19, 8 a.m. |
Wednesday, April 19, 8 a.m |
Monday, November 13 beginning at 8 a.m. |
Continuing Student Registration: Priority 3
A continuing student is one who is enrolled after the second week of, or received a grade, in the previous Spring 2023 term. Excludes Dual Enrollment/Enrichment Students - See Priority 7.
Continuing Student Registration Priority 3 | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
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PRIORITY 3.1 |
Friday, April 21, 8 a.m. | Friday, April 21, 8 a.m. | Wednesday, November 15 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 3.2 |
Monday, April 24, 8 a.m. | Monday, April 24, 8 a.m. | Thursday, November 16 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 3.3 |
Tuesday, April 25, 8 a.m. | Tuesday, April 25, 8 a.m. | Friday, November 17 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 3.4 |
Wednesday, April 26, 8 a.m. |
Wednesday, April 26, 8 a.m. |
Monday, November 20 beginning at 8 a.m. |
New| Cougar Welcome Days (Fall Only) | Transfer | Returning Student:
Registration Priority 4, 5, 6, and 7
New Students | Fall 2023 ONLY - Virtual Orientation & Registration |
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PRIORITY 4: COUGAR WELCOME DAYS Open to new First-Time College Freshman, including Cuesta Promise SLO County students, starting at Cuesta for the 2023-2024 academic year. Cougar Welcome Days is an entirely self-paced experience that provides new first-time college students with the necessary skills to build their fall schedule and future schedules to achieve their educational goal. To participate, complete required steps then register for a virtual group appointment with a Cuesta Academic Counselor. |
Reservations are required to attend.
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New / Transfer / Returning / Dismissal / Enrichment | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
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PRIORITY 5: Must be a matriculated student by completing online orientation with abbreviated student education plan. In myCuesta, go to Student Registration Services and click on “Check Registration Status” to confirm completion of matriculation activities. |
Thursday, April 27, 8 a.m. |
Monday, May 15, 8 a.m. |
Tuesday, November 21 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 6:
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Monday, May 1, 8 a.m. | Monday, May 22, 8 a.m. | Monday, December 4 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 7: Enrichment students are restricted from registering in designated courses with age restrictions, posted at Enrichment Program website. Click here to visit: Enrichment Program web site |
Tuesday, May 2, 8 a.m. | Wednesday, May 24, 8 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 6 beginning at 8 a.m. |
Online Orientation (myCuesta Portal | Placement Tool (English and Math) |
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Placement Students receive math and English placement results by completing the Placement Tool.
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- Online (Open CCC) Admission Application Available: since October 1, 2022
- Deadline to drop for full refund, less $10 processing fee: Sunday, August 13, 2023
- Deadline to drop for partial refund (enrollment fee), less $10 processing fee: Sunday, August 27, 2023
- Deadline to late register with instructor approval / add code: Sunday, August 27, 2023
- Deadline to drop without a “W” grade: Sunday, August 27, 2023
- Census Date - Enrollment reported to State: Monday, August 28, 2023
- Deadline to withdraw with a “W” for withdrawal grade / no refund: Sunday, November 5, 2023