Connect with an Academic Counselor

Click Here to access Cuesta Connect to make a Counseling Appointment

Must be an active Cuesta student to schedule 45-minute Counseling appointment.

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Please read important information regarding your counseling appointment:

To check-in for your appointment on the San Luis Obispo Campus:
Enter the 3100 building for Student Services and Check-in at Counseling window.

To check-in for your appointment on the North County Campus:
Enter the N1100 building (campus center building), go to the 2nd floor.
SLO & NC Campus Map

Both campuses require a Parking Permit while semesters are in session. 
If you don't have a semester pass, you can purchase a daily pass for $4 at a kiosk.

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Student responsibility for TELEPHONE appointments:

Make sure to have a current phone number on file. the counselor will call you directly at the time of your meeting.

 - Access to a computer during your appointment is ideal. 
 - Please be in a quiet, distraction free area.
 - Have something to take notes.

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Student responsibility for IN-PERSON appointments:

Please arrive on time and check in with the counseling assistant for your appointment.

Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late may be marked as a no-show or need to reschedule.

To ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community, please adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, we kindly urge you to refrain from coming to campus. Your health and the health of those around you are our top priorities. If you are experiencing symptoms, do not come in for your appointment and do not come to campus. Call 805-546-3138 to reschedule for a future date.  Click here for COVID-19 info and guidelines.

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Student responsibility for VIDEO appointments: 

 Your Cuesta student email must be activated to receive VIDEO meeting link.

Once booked, your link to connect is sent to your Cuesta student email. If you haven't yet activated your MyCuesta student email, you can click here to find instructions. Or call Student IT Support for assistance at 805-546-9824.

Please Do Not open the meeting link prior to your appointment time.

Please be in a quiet, distraction free zone and ensure your audio is working.

Please note the following disclosure for online video counseling appointments: 
At Cuesta College, we take your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information very seriously. Unfortunately, due to the public nature of the Internet, it is impossible for us to guarantee complete privacy during your online counseling sessions. Please use discretion and common sense when providing personal information online. 

To fully benefit from an online counseling appointment, I agree to:

1. Have a counselor access and discuss my academic records
2. Interact with the counselor in a productive, positive, and professional manner
3. Provide information that is current and truthful about myself, my academic records, and my educational goals
4. Conduct the conversation in a private setting (without others viewing or listening) with good lighting and no distracting noises
5. Not record the session without permission of the counselor

For TELEPHONE and ZOOM Drop-In, please call 805-546-3138

Drop-in counseling is on a first-come, first-served basis and is best for:
Credit Overload Petitions
Same semester class questions
Pass/No Pass grading options
Course drop questions

 The average wait time is 30 minutes. If you are waiting longer than 30 minutes, please call the counseling office at 805-546-3138 to check drop-in availability.

Walk-in counseling is a 15-minute meeting, served on a first come first served basis.

SLO CAMPUS - Bldg. 3100
Monday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 10:45AM - 1:45PM - VERY LIMITED WALK-IN FRIDAY. 
*Due to counselor availability, walk-in hours may be subject to change.*

NOTE: Last walk-in checked in 30 minutes before end time.

NC CAMPUS - Bldg. N1100 (2nd Floor)
Monday - 11:15AM - 1:30PM
Tuesday - 11:15AM - 1:30PM
Wednesday - 1:30PM - 3:45PM
Thursday  - 3:00PM - 5:15PM
Friday - No Walk In
*Due to counselor availability, walk-in hours may be subject to change.*

NOTE: Last walk-in checked in 30 minutes before end time.

Call 805-546-3162 to make a Transfer/Career Counseling Appointment or to place yourself on the list for a same day drop-in session.