Cuesta College

There is no accelarated degree program at Cuesta College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Cuesta College accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Cuesta College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Cuesta College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Cuesta College?

Cuesta College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Cuesta College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Cuesta College

When choosing a major, Cuesta College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Cuesta College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Cuesta College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cuesta College

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Does Cuesta College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Cuesta College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Cuesta College Have An Online Program?

✅ Cuesta College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Cuesta College Give AP Credit?

✅ Cuesta College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Cuesta College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Cuesta College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Cuesta College.

Does Cuesta College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Cuesta College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Cuesta College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Cuesta College

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Cuesta College Library

The main library on campus is the Cuesta College Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Cuesta College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Cuesta College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Cuesta College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Cuesta College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Cuesta College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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