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Build your future at Cuesta College
It’s easy to apply at Cuesta College – we’re here to guide you every step of the way! Whether you’re a new student, transferring from another college, returning after a break, or still in high school, we have resources to help you get started. From choosing your path to registering for classes, we’ll make the process smooth and stress-free so you can focus on your goals.
Admission Application to Cuesta College using CCCApply
When you apply for admission, you'll use CCCApply, which is the official online application system for Cuesta College. CCCApply is a free, secure platform where you can create an account, fill out your application, and submit it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Your first step is to complete the application for admission. Applications are accepted year-round!
- Students can register online via the myCuesta student portal. If you need assistance, we’ve created this video tutorial on how to register in the platform.
- Consult the Student Planning Calendar for specific dates and times of availability for each type of registration.
- To drop classes, log in 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’s a student’s responsibility to drop courses within the deadlines presented. To see these dates, visit Class Finder and click on the course from either searching for it 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.
- 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 prevent you from registration with a “Registration Add-Error Message.”
- If you were previously enrolled in a college level prerequisite course at another accredited institution and received a "C" or better, submit the Prerequisite Clearance Form along with your official transcript for clearance.
- 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.
- U.S. Citizens can 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 can 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 will NOT be dropped for non-payment. Partial payments are accepted but debt holds will remain until the full balance is paid.
- Fees can be paid by credit or with debit card:
- Credit/debit card payments can ONLY be made online through each your 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.
- Please allow ten minutes for debt holds to lift once the full balance has been paid.
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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
- Cuesta College Cashier
- To check the status of your financial aid, login to myCuesta and open “Student Self Service.” From there, you can access the Financial Aid tab.
- Financial Aid Specialists are available to answer your questions via Live Chat or make a Zoom appointment. Visit the Financial Aid website.
- Contact your previous or other school directly to request your transcript – they can send it directly to us at 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 website to book an appointment or access same-day drop-in.
- Students must be within two terms of completing requirements before submitting a degree
and/or certificate application. Access the Associate Degree and Certificate Application
For more information about graduation readiness please visit our Grad Ready page.