College Hour

College Hour

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 12:20 - 1:20 p.m.
No classes, just connection.
Your time. Your campus. Your community.

College Hour gives students dedicated time each week to connect, recharge, get support, and experience campus life — without missing class.

  • Meet with a counselor

  • Grab lunch with friends

  • Attend a workshop 

  • Join a club meeting

  • Visit office hours

  • Take a break between classes

College Hour Events

student chess club

Cougar Club Crawl!

Explore Cuesta’s student clubs at the Cougar Club Crawl during College Hour with free food, music, and activities.

Thursday, Oct. 8
Noon - 2 p.m.
North County Campus

Breast Cancer Awareness Week

Breast Cancer Awareness Week

Wear pink and join SLL recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Week. Free food, activities, and education resources.

Tuesday, Oct. 13
Noon - 2 p.m.
Flag Pole Area, SLO Campus

Financial Literacy Series

Building Financial Confidence

Financial Literacy Series for practical tips, tools, and resources to help you make informed financial decisions.

Tuesday, Oct. 13
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
N1113, North County Campus

persons feet walking on track

Steps on the 75

Get away from the pressures of campus while walking the Fairbanks Cross Country Course on the 75 acres across the street from SLO campus.

Thursdays
12:30 – 1:10 p.m.
1800-1808 Cross Country Track

food truck

Food Truck

Stop by Leslie's Taqueria food truck for lunch during College Hour!

Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:20-1:20 p.m.
Bldg. 3100 Quad, SLO Campus

cup of coffee

Drip Coffee

Treat yourself to refreshing beverages and locally made baked goods at Drip Coffee during College Hour.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:20-1:20 p.m.
SLO Campus Center

What Can You Do During College Hour? 

Connect with counseling, financial aid, tutoring, transfer support, admissions, and other student services during a dedicated hour built into the class schedule. 

Attend campus events, join student club meetings, hear guest speakers, participate in Cougar Social Hour activities, and explore new opportunities. 

Take part in workshops on study skills, career planning, transfer preparation, leadership, wellness, and academic success. 

Enjoy lunch with classmates, spend time with friends, get outside, take a walk, or simply use the hour in the way that supports you best.

College Hour helps make campus life easier to access and more connected. It creates consistent time for students to: 

  • Access support services  
  • Connect with faculty, staff, and peers  
  • Build community and belonging  
  • Participate in campus life  
  • Explore programs, resources, and opportunities  
  • Balance academics, involvement, and well-being

Cuesta Employees
To submit a College Hour event Cuesta employees will need to login to the 25Live system and follow the normal steps for completing a request for a college event. 
Event requests should include the event title, date, time, location, description, and sponsoring department. All approved college events taking place during College Hour, Tuesdays or Thursdays at 12:20 - 1:20, will be added to College Hour event listing. 
If you need assistance with submitting a request in 25Live contact itsupport@cuesta.edu. 

Cuesta Students
Cuesta students interested in submitting a College Hour event should contact Student Life and Leadership.