Cuesta College High Enrichment Program allows currently enrolled high school students to earn College credits. The Enrichment program is available to any high school student, who in the opinion of their school principal or high school administrator, would benefit from "advanced scholastic" or "vocational" college coursework offered at any Cuesta campus published in the online Class Finder schedule, which is open to the public and adult learners. Qualified students on their own accord, with the approval of their guardians and high school principal or administrator, apply and register under the Enrichment Program.
Here is why Cuesta College High Enrichment Program is right for you!
- California High School students are not charged the $46 per unit enrollment fee.
- Cuesta College has 36 Associate Degrees that guarantee admission to a California State University (Cal State)
- We offer over 1,000 courses to help you earn college credit toward a degree, certificate and/or transfer.
- Decrease the amount of time needed to complete a four year degree after graduating from high school.
High School Enrichment Enrollment Steps
A new Cuesta College application must be submitted if you are attending for the first
time. If you are a continuing Cuesta student, you are not required to reapply. Need
help understanding if you need to reapply? Review this tutorial.
Applying is easy and FREE! Complete and submit the California Community College Application using the CCCApply website.
Once the application is complete, students will receive an Acceptance email from admit@cuesta.edu with instructions on how to complete the remaining steps.
First time applying?
You will need to create a CCCApply account before starting your Cuesta College application. Keep your CCCApply username and password in a safe place. After creating your CCCApply account, you are ready to apply to Cuesta College.
Important Information:
- The application is best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer, not your phone.
- Utilize Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers. Do not use Safari or Internet Explorer
How to Apply?
- How to determine if you are a continuing student?
You will need to reapply if you have not been registered in Cuesta College courses for at least two major terms.
- What is a "major term?
Major terms are terms like our Fall and Spring Semesters. Our summer session does not count in this timeline.
- How do I determine if I'm a continuing student?
Log into your myCuesta portal here. Navigate to the Registration tile and click 'Prepare for Registration.' Once again, click 'Prepare for Registration' and if readmission is required, you will be prompted to reapply.
Once you have applied and received the college's "Welcome to Cuesta" instruction email, you are ready to set up your student account in myCuesta.
How to set up your myCuesta account:
Click on the myCuesta logo at the top of this webpage then -
- Enter your username & temporary password (new cuesta students only).
- Returning students already have a myCuesta account, and just need to reactivate it.
- If you remember your username and password, you can reactivate your account now.
- If you do not remember your username and password, select "Forgot Password?",
- Enter your username
- Select "Reset Forgotten Password"
The Online Orientation is designed to provide you with information about college procedures, programs, support services and policies. Please give yourself about 15 minutes of quiet time to complete this step.
Important Information:
- This is a one- time orientation. (Returning students are not required to complete the orientation).
- The orientation is best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer, not your phone.
- Utilize Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers. Do not use Safari or Internet Explorer.
- You must use your Cuesta College student ID number. Do not mistake this number for your CCC apply number, a confirmation number or your high school student ID number.
Submission of a Permit To Enroll form is REQUIRED ONLY only once for Cuesta's Enrichment & CCAP courses and is valid for the duration of your entire time at your current high school. If a student attempts to complete another permit to enroll for the same high school, the student will be presented with the status of their first form.
Students must log into their myCuesta Student Portal to access the Permit to Enroll form.
Important Information
- Parents/Guardians will receive a text message to the phone number provided by the student to begin the consent process. Consent to receive follow up text messages will trigger the opportunity for parents/guardians to consent to their student's participation in future Dual Enrollment coursework. More information is here.
- The Permit To Enroll form is to be completed by the student and authorized by their principal/high school counselor and parent/guardian to enroll at Cuesta College.
- Allow five (5) days processing for data entry of approved courses from Permit to Enroll, which can be confirmed in myCuesta under the via the Registration tile. Students can review status via the "Prepare for Registration" term specific information for “Registration Status.”
- Before submitting this form, the student must complete the first three steps detailed above.
- The Permit to Enroll does not register a student nor guarantees a seat will be available in courses requested at the time of registration.
- Need to update your parent/guardian's phone number that was originally provided via the Permit To Enroll form? Complete the form below.
Submission of a High School Enrichment Registration Clearance Form is REQUIRED for EACH Enrichment course (the form is required for every enrichment course).
Consult with your high school counselor for recommendations and approval of degree-applicable course(s) to enroll in.
Students must log into their myCuesta Student Portal to access the High School Enrichment Registration Clearance Form.
Complete the High School Enrichment Registration Clearance Form now!
Students register via their myCuesta Portal after the Permit to Enroll has been approved and processed by Cuesta College.
Enrichment students, concurrently enrolled in grades 9-12, who have completed an admissions application, orientation, Permit to Enroll, and have met all course prerequisites/age restrictions, are eligible to enroll for courses on their assigned registration date. Please check student planning calendar for all critical dates: Student Planning Calendar
Enrichment students are restricted from registering in designated courses with age
restrictions.
Review a list of age restricted courses.
To add or drop classes, login to the myCuesta portal. Click on the Student Self Service portlet or icon. Click on "Register for Classes."
- How to Register (PDF) or video tutorial
- How to Drop a Class (PDF) or video tutorial
Enrollment Fees and Student Representation fee are waived. Student pays the following fees if applicable:
- Course material fee(s) - posted in Class Finder or course syllabus
- Health Services Fee
- Parking Permit
- Cuesta College Student ID Card
If you are being charged fees please complete the following exemption request form
It is very important that you read the instructor’s WELCOME LETTER for each class you register for, in order to be aware of the type of class you're in. Read your Instructor's welcome letter for information about their class, such as their required textbooks(s), instructional materials, important dates, proctored exams, or other course requirements.
Visit the Online Education Support page to find a list of available student resources, Canvas guides and software to help with the transition to online learning.
Help is provided online and by phone. Here is how you may contact us:
- Email admit@cuesta.edu at any time.
- Contact an Enrollment Success Specialist via Live Chat.
- Call (805) 546-3140: During peak times, please leave a detailed message with name, Cuesta student ID number, return phone number and we will promptly return your call.
| Task | Date(s) | Procedural Steps | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submit Admission Application |
Spring 2025: 10/01/2024-01/05/2025 Summer 2025: 04/01/2025-07/18/2025 Fall 2025: 10/01/2024-12/12/2025 |
Apply via CCCApply | Up to 3 business days. |
| Complete One Time Permit to Enroll | Available to student at any point throughout their high school tenure. |
Step 1: Student completes Permit To Enroll and submits (one time only*). *New students complete enrichment orientation Step 2: Parent/Guardian provides consent for the Permit to Enroll via text message. Step 3: High School Counselor/School Administrator authorizes and digitally approves student for enrollment at Cuesta College. |
*Processing time is dependent on orientation completion, Parent, and High School Counselor/Administrator digital approval. Please note that permit to enroll is required once as long as the student hasn't moved schools. Allow 3-5 business days after all signatures are collected. Once approved students will recieve email confirmation to their Cuesta student email account. |
| Complete High School Enrichment Registration Clearance Form. |
Spring 2025: Available on or after 11/1/2024 Summer 2025: Available on or after 4/1/2025 Fall 2025: Available on or after 4/1/2025 |
Student completes High School Enrichment Registration Clearance Form. | Allow 3-5 business days after all signatures are collected. |
| Class Schedule Available | Search Classes | Clear prerequisites, if applicable, for designated math, English, or science courses. | |
| Register for Classes | Immediate | ||
| Classes Begin |