The Student Success & Support Programs (SSSP) Internship Program is a collaborative effort between various Cuesta College departments to implement a formal and comprehensive program that selects suitable and qualified master degree candidates as interns, and provides them with appropriate experiences in the field. Departments include:  Counseling; EOPS (Extended Opportunities Programs & Services), CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education), and CalWORKs; DSPS (Disability Services Programs & Services); Admissions & Registration; and Student Life & Leadership.

The Intern Application for the 2024-2025 Academic Year Is Closed. Applications for the 2025-2026 Year will Open March of 2025

Applications to the Internship program are accepted March 29 - May 1
for the upcoming academic year (begins in Fall)
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AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2024-2025

Programmatic Counseling

 

  • Depending on department availability, internship placement opportunities may be offered in programmatic and/or academic counseling areas. All positions are volunteer positions.
  • Applicants must be in the second year of their master's program to be eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must also submit the application and required items by the application deadline.  Required items include a cover letter, current resume, copies of academic transcripts (unofficial), and a form to be submitted by your university program coordinator.  Intern Program Recommendation Form
  • In addition to internship placements, interested individuals may also submit the internship application to volunteer for the following special events: Cougar Welcome Day (May); Early Commitment to College Night (September); Promise Day, Transfer Day and College Night (October).

Internship Forms

Your department supervisor or representative will provide you with information about completing these forms. Please wait to hear from them before completing these forms.

Questions may be directed to Megan Fay-Mitchell, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Student Success and Support Programs: (805) 592-9402; megan_faymitchell@cuesta.edu