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1 Cuesta College Quick Start Guide to online registration Find Inside: n A step-by-step guide to registering online in Cuesta College Cuesta our college, thousands of success stories (805) cuesta.edu

2 Here s the fine print * Cuesta College provides educational opportunities to train for a new career, progress on a career ladder or complete transfer courses applicable to a four year degree. Cuesta offers many non-credit, Emeritus (older adult), and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses that can provide additional skills and life enriching experiences. The purpose of this quick start guide for registration is to provide students with an easy way to get started at Cuesta College. Use this guide when you are online to navigate through the steps of application, registration and class selection in mycuesta. The quick start guide also contains important phone numbers, campus locations and web resources that you may need during the application and registration process. *The quick start guide is not intended to replace the class schedule or catalog which is available both online and in print. You should refer to the spring 2009 class schedule and the 2009 catalog for detailed policies, procedures and important dates. cuesta.edu

3 Start Here: Scroll down FAQs and helpful hints HINT: As you follow the instructions in this booklet for enrollment and registration online, look for the breadcrumb trail to tell you where you are in mycuesta. my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > Banner Self-Service > Find Classes Channel Q. Where do I find my student account number? A. Find it in my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self- Service > Student Folder > Registration > Account Detail for Term Link

4 Quick Start Guide Start Here: APPLY step 1 = Apply to cuesta college Applications to Cuesta College are handled through the California Community Colleges online application center at For questions about enrolling call Admissions and Records at (805) or go to cuesta.edu/admrreg 4 For the full enrollment documentation, go to cuesta.edu

5 for registration at cuesta college step 2 = Apply for financial aid Applications for financial aid are handled through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) web site at step 3 Questions about financial aid can be found at academic.cuesta.edu/finaid or call the Financial Aid Department at (805) = have Your transcripts sent over Official transcripts are required to satisfy course prerequisites, Student Education Plans, general education certifications, and degree and certificate evaluations at Cuesta College. Official (sealed) copies of transcripts from colleges, universities and high schools attended should be submitted to: Cuesta College Records Office P.O. Box 8106 San Luis Obispo, CA Cuesta College Quick Start Guide to registration 5

6 step 4 step 5 = assessment testing The purpose of assessment is to provide students with information regarding their current skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Assessment results give students information that will help them choose classes that fit their individual abilities - allowing them to enroll in classes in which they can be successful. For more information about assessment testing contact: Phone: (805) Location: San Luis Obispo: Building 3400, second floor of High Tech Center, building 3414 North County Campus: Student Services, room N3039 Web: academic.cuesta.edu/matric Orientations = orientation You can participate in a New Student Orientation by: 1) attending a Group Great Start Orientation on the Cuesta College campus, or 2) by completing an Online Orientation (see below), or 3) by attending a mycuesta Monday workshop. For more information, see Contact Information under Step 6: Counseling. my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > Steps to Success channel > Online Orientation link 6 For the full enrollment documentation, go to cuesta.edu

7 step Counseling 6 = Set up a counseling session You are encouraged to see a counselor to develop a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP) to help you chart your future course through college. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE SCHEDULED ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE Counseling services are available at the follow locations: SLO Campus: Building 3100, Student Service Center Phone: (805) North County Campus: Building N3000, rooms N3013 and N3019 Phone: (805) South County Center: 900 Wing, Arroyo Grande High School Phone: (805) or (805) Web: academic.cuesta.edu/counsel Find time-sensitive counseling news in the mycuesta Counseling Channel my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > Counseling Services Channel Cuesta College Quick Start Guide to registration 7

8 REGISTRATION step 7 = Register for classes There are two ways to register: Online: It s easy to apply and register online. The process starts here (see below) In person: You can register in person during walk-in registration scheduled the week prior to the start of school at the San Luis Obispo or North County campuses. For more information concerning registration contact: Web: academic.cuesta.edu/admrreg/regoffice.htm San Luis Obispo Campus: Building 3100, Student Service Center, Room 3130 Phone: (805) us: register@cuesta.edu North County Campus: NCC Student Services, Building N3000 Phone: (805) my.cuesta.edu 8 For the full enrollment documentation, go to cuesta.edu

9 1. Start here There are different ways to find student information through mycuesta. This process shows the easiest way to register for classes. These are the steps you will follow in the coming pages: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Registration Status: check here to view your date/time to register. Find Classes: search for classes Register (Add/Drop Classes) Note: Once you are in the Add/Drop section of mycuesta it will take you through a process that is not accessible through the links shown the screen picture above. Optional Fees: purchase parking permit and ASCC student ID card Fees: view amount owed Payment: submit credit card information Schedule/Receipt Cuesta College Quick Start Guide to registration 9

10 REGISTRATION my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self-Service > Student Folder > Registration > 7a. Registration Status Registration Status Link If your status is good standing you may proceed to b. my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self-Service > Student Folder > Registration > Find Classes Link 7b. Find Classes You can use the intelligent mycuesta class finder or you can find classes the old-fashioned way using the printed schedule. You will need to go through a select term window before this (not shown). 10 For the full enrollment documentation, go to cuesta.edu

11 7c. my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self-Service > Student Folder > Registration > Register (Add/Drop Classes) Add or Drop Classes Adding classes: Students must add classes by the end of the second week of instruction for full-term courses or by the second class meeting or within the first 20% of the course. Dropping classes: It is the student s responsibility to officially drop or withdraw from classes. See the class schedule for detailed add/drop policies and deadlines. 7d. my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self-Service > Student Folder > Optional Fees Registration > Optional Fees Students may pay fees, purchase parking permits, pay parking citations, obtain and file refund forms, and handle other student accounts online or at the Cashier s Office at the San Luis Obispo and North County campuses. Cuesta College Quick Start Guide to registration 11

12 REGISTRATION my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self-Service > Student Folder > Registration > 7e. Register (Add/Drop Classes) Fees or Account Detail Tuition is only $20 per unit for residents. Additional fees, including material fees, health, student representation, Student Center, ASCC Student ID Card and parking fees may apply. Consult the class schedule (available online) for detailed fee information. my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self-Service > Student Folder > Registration > 7f. Payment Register (Add/Drop Classes) Students may pay fees, purchase parking permits or RTA discount passes, pay parking citations, obtain and file refund forms, and handle other student accounts at the Cashier s Office at the San Luis Obispo and North County campuses. Payments of check or money order may be mailed to Cuesta s Cashier s Office, P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA The student ID number must be submitted with the payment. A credit card must be used when registering online. When performing credit card transactions on the Cuesta College Web Site, you are utilizing our secure server, which encrypts all of your personal information, including name, address, and credit card number. 12 For the full enrollment documentation, go to cuesta.edu

13 my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Web Services > Banner Self-Service > Student Folder > Registration > 7g. Register (Add/Drop Classes) My Class Schedule/Receipt Print this page to have a copy of your class schedule, course registration deadlines, and for tax credit purposes. Don t fret you re done! Cuesta College Quick Start Guide to registration 13

14 Other useful mycuesta channels My Courses (Course Studio) and Student This channel is for communication and course-related materials for the classes in which you are enrolled. Course Studio my.cuesta.edu > Student Tab > My Courses Channel Student Student is powered by Google s G-mail and is for student/teacher communication and for your own personal use. You must set up the account to activate it. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about how we can help you apply, register and succeed at Cuesta College. You can comments or suggestions regarding this publication to: Stephan Gunsaulus, Director of Marketing and Communications, sgunsaul@cuesta.edu.