Enrollment Services

• To start a video chat click here.
• If nothing prompts from browser, select "Download and Run Zoom."
• Enter your full name as it is appears in Cuesta records and select "Join Meeting."
• Click "Join with Audio."
• You will join the meeting Waiting Room first. When an Enrollment Success Specialist is available they will add you to the meeting. 
• You can communicate with staff by typing in the chat box or by simply talking. 
• When you are ready to leave the session, click "Leave Meeting"  in the bottom right corner. 

• Download the Zoom app and open it when prompted.
• Select "Sign Up" and follow instructions to create account.
• If you already have an account you can simply enter your email address and password and select "Sign In."
• Select "Join."
• To start a video chat enter Meeting ID: 396-781-9562
• Select "call via device audio."
• Select microphone and camera symbols at bottom of screen until red lines are gone to start audio and video.
• You will join the meeting Waiting Room first. When an Enrollment Success Specialist is available they will add you to the meeting. 
• When you join the meeting introduce yourself and let us know how we can help you.
• You can communicate with us by typing in the chat box or simply talking.
• Select "Close" if you wish to return to the video screen.
• When you are ready to leave the session, select "End" and then select "Leave Meeting."

• Download and open the Zoom app from the Apple Store.
• Select "Join a Meeting"
• To start a video chat enter Meeting ID: 396-781-9562
• Select "call via device audio" if prompted.
• Select microphone and camera symbols at bottom of screen until red lines are gone to start audio and video.
• You will join the meeting Waiting Room first. When an Enrollment Success Specialist is available they will add you to the meeting.
• When you join the meeting introduce yourself and let us know how we can help you.
• You can communicate with us by typing in the chat box or simply talking.
• Select "Close" if you wish to return to the video screen.
• When you are ready to leave the session, select "End" and then select "Leave Meeting."

Residency Policy

• AB540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request
• Statement of Legal Residence

Adding Courses Policy

• Add Card
• Late Add Petition
  DO NOT SUBMIT IF CLASS HAS NOT YET STARTED!  
  Submit if you missed the add deadline only.

Dropping Courses Policy

• Drop Card
• Drop without W Petition
• Drop with W Petition
• Excused Withdrawal Petition

Course Repeat Policy

• Third Enrollment Agreement
• Repeat Petition 4th Attempt
• Repeat Petition Prior C or Higher Grade

Pass/No Pass Policy

• Pass/No Pass Petition

Please visit our Appeals and Petitions webpage for all Cuesta Enrollment Services forms: Click here for all forms

• Completing the application for admission is your first step.
• Applications are accepted year round.

• Students may register online via the myCuesta student portal. 
• Students should consult the Student Planning Calendar for specific dates and times of availability for each type of registration.
• View video tutorial on how to register in myCuesta.
  PDF directions: How to Register

• To drop classes, login to myCuesta then open the Student Self Service portlet and click on Register for Classes.   In the Summary section (lower right), use the Action drop-down beside the course to select the drop option then click "Submit" to process your request.
• It is the student's responsibility to drop courses within drop deadlines. See deadlines in Class Finder by clicking on course after search results or posted on your myCuesta Student Self Service portlet under Register for Classes -> Schedule and Options -> click on course.
• View video tutorial on how to drop course in myCuesta.
  PDF directions:  How to Drop Course
• Visit our Policy Page for more information. 

• Click here for Directions to Unlock Account or Reset/Change Password.
• Still need login help? Submit your name and Cuesta student ID number to admit@cuesta.edu. 

• Courses that require verification of prerequisite completion will block you from registration with a Registration Add-Error Message.
• If you previously have been enrolled in a college level prerequisite course at another accredited institution and received a "C" or better, submit a Prerequisite Clearance Form and your official transcript for clearance.
• In order to ensure registration priority, clearance requests and challenges must be filed at least five (5) working days prior to a student's registration priority date.
• To check for prerequisite clearance login to myCuesta and Student Self Service ->Prepare for Registration ->Registration Status. Prerequisite clearance will be posted under Petition Status.  

• Your residency was determined based on your CCCApply application.  The responses on  your application will determine your residency status and potential eligibility for nonresident tuition fee waiver or exemption. An email notification will be sent to you regarding nonresidency status and your options to establish California residency to tuition purposes.
• To establish California residency students must provide evidence of physical presence in California and the intent to become a resident. The residency rules as established by Title V of the California Code of Regulations require a one-year physical presence in the state of California prior to the first day of the term you have applied. 
  • U.S. Citizens submit a Statement of Legal Residence, with supporting documentation, on or prior to the Residence Reclassification Deadline for the term residency reclassification is requested.
  • Non-Citizens submit an AB540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request.

• Registration fees are due at the time of registration. Debt holds are placed on all student accounts with a balance due.
• Students are NOT dropped for non-payment. Partial payments are accepted but debt holds will remain until the full balance is paid.
• Fees may be paid by credit or debit card:
  • Credit/Debit card payments can ONLY be made online through each student's myCuesta account.
  • Google Chrome is the preferred online browser to pay fees.
  • Apple device users making online payments may need to "enable cookies" for payment processing.
  • Allow ten minutes for debt holds to lift once the full balance has been paid.

• Payments of check or money order may be mailed to the San Luis Obispo Cashier's Office:

  • Cuesta College Cashier
    P.O. Box 8106
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106

• Login to myCuesta and open Student Self Service then access the Financial Aid tab.
• Financial Aid Specialists are available to answer your questions via Live Chat or make a Zoom appointment.  Visit Financial Aid web site.

•  Click here to place Transcript Order online.

• To obtain a transcript from another school, students must contact the other school directly to have your transcript sent to Cuesta College.
• Check your myCuesta student email for notification of receipts of your transcripts.
  • Transcripts submitted via US Mail: Allow 15 business days for student email notification.
  • Transcripts submitted electronically: Allow 5 business days for student email notification. 

• Connect with a Cuesta College counselor via Zoom, by phone, or in-person.  Visit the Counseling web site to book a counseling appointment to access same day drop-in.

• Students must be within two terms of completing requirements before submitting a degree and/or certificate application.
  • Associate Degree and Certificate Application
• For more information about graduation readiness please visit our Gradready page