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Steps to Register for Student Type First Time Student High School High School Enrichment Other Student Returning Student Transfer Student How to apply: new, returning, transfer student

You are a Transfer Student if you have attended another college or university prior to Cuesta College.

Credit Admission Application

Before You Start Your Application

  • Collect the names and dates (month and year) of all high schools and colleges attended.
  • Have a valid email address ready, one that you check frequently. This is where we will send follow-up information about your application. If you do not have one, we recommend that you create an email account prior to applying.
  • Have your permanent resident card ready. (If applicable) 

After You Submit Your Application

  • Be sure to check your email regularly. You will get a welcome email confirmation after you submit your application containing very important information. This message will be sent to the email address you provided when you applied for admission. If you do not receive an email confirmation with your student identification number from Cuesta with 72 hours, please contact the main Admissions and Registration office: admit@cuesta.edu or Phone:
    (805) 546-3140 or (805) 591-6225.
  • Once you have been assigned a Cuesta Identification number and username (provided in your Welcome Email), you will need to log into myCuesta portal in order to enroll for classes and view other important information.
  • Before you can register for classes, you must complete the entire enrollment steps.  
    If you have questions about your application, contact our Admissions and Registration office at (805) 546-3140 or (805) 591-6225 or admit@cuesta.edu.