Continuing Cuesta students must complete a Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP) prior to reaching 15 credits at Cuesta to maintain priority to register.
The Student Success and Support Program (3SP) Act, passed in 2012, grants early enrollment priority as follows:
To be eligible for early enrollment priority, new, transfer, and returning students must complete the online orientation with an Abbreviated Student Education Plan (SEP) All activities must be completed to qualify for priority registration even if a student is exempt for having earned a higher degree.
Prior to completing 15 credits at Cuesta, continuing students must complete a Comprehensive Student Education Plan (CSEP) to be eligible for priority to register.
New, Transfer, Returning Students
Continuing Students
Students may view their priority (time-ticket) date/time to register in myCuesta when the Class Finder becomes available on the Registration web page. Login to myCuesta, go to Student Self Service then click on Prepare for Registration. Select term and then view all three tabs: 1) Priority Registration Status, 2) Important Information, and 3) Registration Status for important information and steps that may need completion.
Eligible students in the following programs will receive the highest priority to register as long as you meet program requirements and complete an Abbreviated SEP (new/transfer students) and Comprehensive SEP once you have earned 15 Cuesta credits:
Students or former students who have been provided written notice that they have not paid a proper financial obligation shall have registration privileges withheld. The college will work to provide support funds for students who have a hardship paying outstanding fees. This provision will be contingent on the availability of funding.
Students may Petition to Reinstate Enrollment Priority one-time only based on the circumstances provided on the petition with supporting documentation, which are: