Paso Robles High School

Cuesta College is a Community College. The Cuesta Promise provides two years of free attendance for San Luis Obispo County high school graduates, including undocumented students, who enroll immediately after graduation. This benefit covers two consecutive Fall, Summer, and Spring semesters.

Transferring from a Community College to a Four-Year University

If you are planning to transfer from a community college, such as Cuesta College, to a four-year university, keep the following important points in mind:

• Pursue an Associate Degree for Transfer
  To initiate the transfer process, you need to pursue an Associate Degree for Transfer. 
• Complete 60 credits/units.
• You must earn a total of 60 credits/units. For reference, a full-time student typically takes 12 units/credits per semester. However, to reach the 60 units/credits needed for transfer within two years, you should aim for 15 units/credits per semester.
• Verify Transferable Credits/Units
  It is crucial to determine which of your credits/units will be accepted by the university you wish to transfer to. Contact your prospective university! Each institution has different policies regarding transferable credits. Reach out to the university's admissions or transfer office to confirm which of your completed credits/units will be accepted.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure a smoother transition from a community college to a four-year university.

Dual Enrollment and Enrichment Courses through Cuesta

You can take classes at Cuesta College while you are still in high school! This means you can get a head start on your career or college classes by taking classes through Cuesta, either through Dual Enrollement Courses or through the Enrichment Program. We've designed this page to help you with Cuesta Programs. Click on the links below for more information!

If you need personal advice for your student regarding dual enrollment or enrichtment classes, please contact our Dual Enrollment Counselor Mrs. Pedrin or speak with your students counselor.

High School Students - Dual Enrollment

(Dual enrolled - within a students’ established high school bell schedule) 

High School Students - Enrichment

(Enrichtment - on students own accord, outside a students’ established high school bell schedule)