The 2021 Promise Scholars Virtual Summer Academy is designed to prepare incoming first-time freshman students as they transition to the college academic environment. The online courses, virtual program activities, and remote student support services are tailored to help students navigate the college social and academic expectations to support students start strong at Cuesta College and attain their academic goals. Participating in the Virtual Summer Academy as a Promise Scholar is a summer well spent!
June 14 –July 24, 2021CSS 225 - College SuccessIntegrates personal growth and values, academic study strategies, and critical and creative thinking proficiency. Emphasizes the attainment of life-long success in academic, professional, and personal development. Transfer: CSU;UC.
CSS 254 - Major and Career ExplorationAssesses the student's values, interests and abilities to help the student select a fulfilling career path, a college major appropriate to that career path, and an educational plan for achieving the student's goals. Transfer: CSU.
DIST 101Introduction to On-Line:Introduces students to the different types of technologies utilized in a distance education course. Students will determine if distanced education is right for themand learn academic and technological skills for success in distance education and technology mediated courses.
To be eligible for the Cuesta College 2021 Promise Scholars Virtual Summer Academy students must:
Students will meet weekly in group and individual opportunities with a counselor for tracking course progress, developing a Student Education Plan (SEP), personal support, and connecting to academic and college support services.
The Cuesta College Promise is a scholarship program available to all San Luis ObispoCounty high school graduates. The Promise offers all local graduates—who comestraight to Cuesta following their graduation—two years of attendance fee-free(two consecutive fall and spring semesters).
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