College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program
Welcome to the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program!
Local area high school students have the opportunity to participate in Cuesta College classes through two program options:
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College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program
- Cuesta College CCAP courses are scheduled at participating high schools during the
regular high school day/class period - resulting in a high school transcript and a
Cuesta College transcript for one course
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- Most courses are taught by the high school teachers during their high school period (referred to as High School Teacher Led CCAP)
- Some courses are taught by Cuesta College faculty online who work in collaboration with the high school teacher (referred to as Cuesta Led CCAP)
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- CCAP courses are closed to the public and only available to the students attending
the participating high school
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- Please see below for a list of courses available at each participating high school
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- CCAP courses are completely free for all students to participate including Undocumented/Non-Resident students
- Cuesta College CCAP courses are scheduled at participating high schools during the
regular high school day/class period - resulting in a high school transcript and a
Cuesta College transcript for one course
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Enrichment Program
- Allows students to participate in online or on campus coursework outside of their high school day
- Please visit the Enrichment Program webpage for more information on the Enrichment Program and the Enrichment Registration Steps
View the CCAP student brochure
College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program Information:
With our CCAP program, high school students can be awarded both college credit and high school credit for a single course. Through California legislation (AB288; AB30), CCAP courses are at no cost to the student – including waived enrollment fees and instructional materials such as textbooks. Through our partnerships with local school districts, we aim to provide seamless pathways for high school students in Career Technical Education, preparing for transfer, and college and career readiness.
Why participate in CCAP while in High School?
- Complete high school and college credits at the same time in one high school class period
- Save time and money on your educational journey
- Ease your transition to college in your supportive high school environment
- Most CCAP classes are taught by high school teachers!
- Explore various careers and majors before entering college
In the 2024-2025 Academic Year in partnership with our local area high school districts:
- Over 60 unique Cuesta College courses in over 310 Cuesta College sections were offered
- Over 4,200 local area high school students participated in the program
*For detailed step-by-step directions on how to complete the steps above, please click here
Things to consider before participating in CCAP/Dual Enrollment:
- Enrolling in college courses creates a permanent college transcript
- Students can register with up to 11 units at Cuesta College per semester
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It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course before the drop deadline to avoid receiving a negative grade on their college transcript
- View directions on dropping a Cuesta College course
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Parental involvement will be significantly different at the college level. Although students are still young adults, enrolling in college courses means they will be treated as college students. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents higher education officials and instructional staff from releasing any information to family, friends, or others without a written release from the student, even if the student is a minor.
- View more information regarding Cuesta College's FERPA Release Form
- Cuesta College is an adult learning environment. As such, discussion topics and course materials are generally designed for adult students and may not be appropriate for younger students. Additionally, the course content and curriculum may differ from the content in a high school course.
2025-2026 High School Specific Course Offerings:
*High School Specific Course Lists are subject to change
- AGM 221 - Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics
- ART 249 - Digital Photography I
- ART 255 - Foundations of Digital Graphic Art
- ATCH 152 - Internal Combustion Engines
- ATCH 166 - Automotive Maintenance
- CHEM 201A - General College Chemistry I
- CUL 210 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals I
- CUL 213 - Basic Food Safety and Sanitation
- CUL 220 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals II
- CUL 225- Culinary Arts Fundamentals II
- ENGL C1000 - English Composition
- ENGR 226 - Engineering Drawing
- HIST 207A - History of the United States
- HIST 207B - History of the United States
- KINE 213 - Prevention/Care Athletic Injuries
- MUS 235 - Music Appreciation: Classical
- MUS 237 - Music Appreciation: Rock and Roll
- NRAD 222 - Medical Terminology
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning: Comprehensive
- PHYS 205A - General Physics
- WELD 270A - Basic Welding
- ART 256 - Foundation of Digital Imaging Art
- ART 258 - Foundations of Digital Layout Design
- ATCH 166 - Automotive Maintenance
- CDFS 201 - Child Growth and Development
- CDFS 202 - Child, Family, and Community
- CDFS 203 - Curriculum for Young Children
- CDFS 205 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practice
- CDFS 234 - Children's Books and Narratives
- CUL 210 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals I
- CUL 213 - Basic Food Safety and Sanitation
- CUL 215 - Food Safety and Sanitation
- CUL 225 - Baking and Baking Science
- ECON 200 - Survey of Economics
- EDUC 200 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
- ENGL C1000 - English Composition
- ENGL 201B - Composition: Introduction to Literature/Critical Thinking
- FTVE 223 - Introduction to Motion Picture and TV Production
- HIST 207A - History of the United States
- HIST 207B - History of the United States
- HOSP 200 - Introduction to Hospitality
- MATH 242 - Pre-Calculus Algebra
- MATH 265A - Calculus I
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
- POLS C1000 - Government and Politics of the United States
- WELD 270A - Basic Welding
For additional information, please contact AHS
- AGAS 201 - Introduction to Animal Science
- AGM 221 - Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics
- ART 255 - Foundations of Digital Graphic Art
- ART 256 - Foundations of Digital Imaging Art
- ECON 200 - Survey of Economics
- HIST 203A - History of World Civilizations
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
- POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics
- WEXP 262 - Cooperative Work Experience - Occupational
For additional information, please contact CUHS
- AGAS 201 - Introduction to Animal Science
- AGM 221 - Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics
- ART 255 - Foundations of Digital Graphic Art
- ART 256 - Foundations of Digital Imaging Art
- ECON 200 - Survey of Economics
- HIST 203A - History of World Civilizations
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
- POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics
- WEXP 262 - Cooperative Work Experience - Occupational
For additional information, please contact CUHS
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
For additional information, please contact GYA