International Student Program
Cuesta College's international student program where world-class education meets California’s scenic Central Coast.
Cuesta College is approved by the United States Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement as an institution of higher learning for non-immigrant F-1 Visa (Academic Visa) students. Enrollees must attend Cuesta as full-time (12 credits minimum) students and be English-proficient.
The first step is to book an appointment
You will be asked to create an account or if you have already applied, log-in via the myCuesta portal.
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View the International Student Program Brochure
Application timelines for ALL international students, including transfers, are as follows:
| APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN... | TO ATTEND CUESTA IN THIS SEMESTER... |
|---|---|
| JANUARY 1 - JULY 1 | FALL |
| OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 1 | SPRING |
| APRIL 1 - MAY 1 | SUMMER |
Please submit the following documentation to apply to the program
International Admission Checklist (printer-friendly)
Submit the required items by the following methods:
Postal mail: Cuesta College International Student Office, PO Box 8106, San Luis Obispo CA 93403-8106
Shipping address: Highway One, Building 7400, San Luis Obispo CA 93405
Email: international@cuesta.edu
NEXT STEPS
Once all of the above items are received and processed by our International Student Office, if admission criteria is met, students will be issued an I-20. This document will be necessary to pay the SEVIS fee and to apply for the F-1 Visa at the appropriate U.S. Embassy.
Health Insurance
F-1 students will be automatically enrolled in an international insurance plan each
semester. Fee will be billed in student's portal.