Steps to Success
Welcome to Cuesta College!
Now that you have applied to Cuesta College, make sure to complete the following steps:
Complete Orientation
Our number one goal here at Cuesta College is to ensure you are successful. This is why all new students must complete orientation.
Orientation information can be found here.
Submit Official Transcripts and AP Scores
Official transcripts and AP scores allows Cuesta to use your previous coursework for English and Math placements as well as clearing course prerequisites.
Transcript and AP score information can be found here.
Develop Your Educational Plan
A Student Education Plan (SEP) is a planning tool that you and your counselor create together based on your future academic and career goals.
SEPs can only be completed during a scheduled counseling appointment. Be sure to complete your SEP with a counselor during your first or second semester at Cuesta. The Comprehensive SEP is a participation requirement for the following programs:
- CAFE/EOPS
- DSPS
- CalWORKs
- Veterans education benefits
- Athletics
- Pre-nursing
- Reentry
Schedule a counseling appointment here.
Register for Classes
To register, students login to the myCuesta web portal, then open the Student Registration Services portlet.
- How to Register (PDF)
- How to Register (Video)
Helpful Resources
- How to tutorial videos
- How to Print an Enrollment Verification (for insurance, CA Real ID card)
- Financial Aid
- Student Success Centers
- EOPS/CARE
- CalWORKs
- NextUP/Foster Youth
- Disability Support Programs & Services
- Associated Students of Cuesta College (ASCC)
- Voter Registration Information