COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Updated Friday, March 27, 2020
Message from the Superintendent / President:
Cuesta College’s top priority is to maintain the well-being and health of our students and employees, while supporting student completion of their educational goals. Your patience is appreciated as we continue to navigate this rapidly evolving situation. We are in constant communication with public health experts and the chancellor’s office to ensure our campus is aligned with their recommendations.
At this time:
- Access to academic technology and resources are available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday in the SLO Campus Library (3200) and NCC Campus Center (N1000/1100).
- Student Services are available online.
- All classes are being delivered online via Canvas.
- Parking permits are not required on campus until further notice.
- Tutoring is available online.
- Community Programs in-person classes are suspended until further notice.
- The Children’s Centers are closed through April 12.
- All events and large gatherings are canceled until further notice.
- Pool is closed until further notice.
Thank you for the great demonstration of care for each other. In this time of uncertainty, the acts of kindness and compassion are important to all – we are all in this together.
Dr. Jill Stearns, Cuesta College Superintendent / President
Please see below for further guidelines and updates.
Instructional Continuity
All Cuesta College classes are online as of Thursday, March 19. Tutoring services are also available online. DSPS students can contact their assigned
DSPS counselor for questions regarding accommodations.
Access to academic technology and resources are available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday
– Friday in the SLO Campus Library (3200) and NCC Campus Center (N1000/1100).
Canvas
Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) at Cuesta College.
- Click this link to access your course: https://cuesta.instructure.com/enroll/EYLW9R
- Log in using your MyCuesta credentials, accept the terms of use (if prompted), click "Enroll in Course" in the upper right-hand corner, then click "Go to Course" to get started.
The tutorials below provide helpful tips and resources to make your online experience successful.
- Canvas Quick Reference for Students
- Canvas Student Video Tutorials
- Canvas login for enrolled students
- Canvas System Requirements
- Setting your Canvas Notifications
If you need assistance, please reach out to Tech Support at support@instructure.com. When emailing make sure you include your course number, teacher name, identify the issue or link to the page or resource.
Cuesta College Student Tutorial (Zoom)
Zoom is an online live chat system that will allow you to connect with Enrollment Services (Admissions and Records), Counseling, DSPS, Financial Aid and Mental Health Counseling.
This tutorial will provide you with critical information on how to use the system: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qkc7KpkNSFOdlTwpZkGFlQ?zcid=1664&zcid=1642
NetTutor
NetTutor tutorials that demonstrate the student experience interacting with live tutors using Pisces and getting feedback on a paper using the Paper Center. Go to the NetTutor YouTube Channel for more video tutorials. NetTutor supports tutoring 24 hours a day, every day in ESL, English and writing, FYE and College Success, Humanities, and Mathematics. Find tutoring for each subject area.
Student Success Centers / Tutoring
The Student Success Center is now on Canvas and all tutoring is available online using live Zoom sessions.
How to access online tutoring:
- Click here: https://cuesta.instructure.com/enroll/8LN4AP
- Sign in to Canvas
- Select “Enroll in Course” (no fees apply – it just adds it to your Canvas dashboard)
- Select “Go to Course”
Click here for additional information and instructions.
Community Programs
Community Programs in-person classes are suspended until further notice. These include Community Education, Aquatics, and Recreation Programs. Courses available online, including six-week short courses and certified training programs through ed2go, are still actively meeting.
The Aquatics Center is closed until further notice.
California Men’s Colony
Cuesta College classes at the California Men's Colony (CMC) have moved to "correspondence course" format. Printed course material will be delivered to CMC staff.
Campus Services
Access to academic technology and resources are available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday in the SLO Campus Library (3200) and NCC Campus Center (N1000/1100).
Bookstore
Bookstore services are available online.
Children’s Centers
The Children’s Centers are closed through April 12.
Food Pantry
Effective March 24, the Cougar Food Pantry is available Monday – Friday, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., on both campuses in the following locations:
- SLO Campus: Library, Building 3200
- NC Campus: Cuesta College Police, N1021, Campus Center 1st Floor – please call (805) 546-3205 for assistance
Please check SLO County Food Bank for updates on food resource availability in your neighborhood or call (805) 238-4664.
Library / Learning Resource Centers
Library resources are accessible online.
The Library & Learning Resource Center on the North County Campus is closed. Computers are available for students in the SLO Campus Library and the NCC Campus Center.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are not required on campus until further notice.
RTA Bus Service
Effective March 16, SLORTA is operating on a Saturday schedule. Route 14 is not running. Route 12 will operate a call stop for Cuesta College. To schedule a pick up, call (805) 541-2228 15 minutes prior to pick up time. See schedules at https://www.slorta.org
Student Services
Cuesta College student support services have moved to phone and online delivery.
Counseling
Cuesta College Counselors are available to connect with students by Zoom, phone, or email. Click here to make an appointment.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available by email at finaid@cuesta.edu or by phone. For quick questions, try the “Ask Cougie” chatbot on the Financial Aid webpage in the bottom right hand corner.
Student Life and Leadership
All student club meetings on campus and field trips are canceled. Clubs are encouraged to use online resources to conduct business remotely. To hold a virtual meeting or activity, please complete the online request form at least 3 days before the meeting/activity to get proper approvals from club advisors. For questions, please email studentlife@cuesta.edu.
Student Success Centers / Tutoring
The Student Success Center is now on Canvas and all tutoring is available online using live Zoom sessions.
How to access online tutoring:
- Click here: https://cuesta.instructure.com/enroll/8LN4AP
- Sign in to Canvas
- Select “Enroll in Course” (no fees apply – it just adds it to your Canvas dashboard)
- Select “Go to Course”
Click here for additional information and instructions.
Athletics
All Cuesta College athletics and games for the remainder of the Spring 2020 season are canceled, and will be restored, per the recommendation of the CCCAA. Courses related to Athletics will be treated as other coursework, and students should check their emails for contact from their instructors.
The Aquatics Center is closed.
Events
On-campus events and gatherings are canceled until further notice. Click here for CPAC ticket refunds and events update.
Are all classes online now?
Cuesta College moved to online course delivery as of March 19, 2020. Students will be notified by their instructors via Canvas and District email of any changes to their courses. All lectures, and as many labs and activities as possible, must transition to remote instruction via Canvas by Thursday, March 19th. The District will determine which labs and activities will continue to be offered on-site.
As of March 19th, all full- and part-time office hours are held online. Computers are available in the Learning Resource Centers (LRC) in SLO and the Campus Center in North County during regular hours.
DSPS students can contact their assigned DSPS counselor for questions regarding accommodations.
We will continually re-evaluate this transition, students are asked to check their emails for notifications from their instructors regarding their classes and student services for general updates.
What is Cuesta doing to minimize risk at its facilities?
Cuesta College disinfecting protocol aligns with CDC recommendations. We use quaternary disinfectants, alcohol, and bleach which are recommended for stopping the spread of Covid-19.
We disinfect all areas that people touch including; door handles, doors, tops of tables and desks, walls, dispensers, mirrors, light switches, hand rails, all floors, and restrooms. Our custodial employees are trained in the use of all disinfectants to kill blood-born pathogens, germs and viruses.
What should I do if I suspect that I have been exposed?
If you are experiencing a combination of COVID-19 symptoms described on the Student Health Center webpage, please call your health provider. For general inquiries and additional information, you are encouraged to call the SLO County Public Health Department 24 hour line (805) 788-2903 or visit SLO County Public Health website.
Cuesta has an Exposure Reporting Form online if you suspect you may have been exposed to someone with coronavirus (COVID-19) or are experiencing symptoms of the virus.
For the most up-to-date information about symptoms, diagnosing and treatment, please visit the following websites:
- March 26: Update on Coronavirus Case
- March 25: Email from Student Services
- March 25: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 24: Email from the CPAC
- March 24: Email from Community Programs
- March 23: Email from Student Services
- March 23: Email from Student Services
- March 20: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 20: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 18: Resolution No. 04-20
- March 18: Campus State of Emergency
- March 17: Email from Student Services
- March 16: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 13: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 13: Press Release
- March 13: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 13: Email from Student Services
- March 13: Press Release
- March 13: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 12: Cancellation of events
- March 12: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 11: Email from Student Services
- March 10: Email from the Superintendent / President
- March 3: Email from Student Services
- March 2: Email from Student Services
