Cuesta College Orientation Booklet 2020-2021
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WELCOME TO CUESTA COLLEGE 2020–2021 ORIENTATION BOOKLET • SAN LUIS OBISPO • PASO ROBLES • ARROYO GRANDE • ONLINE TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO CUESTA COLLEGE This is an exciting step in your life and also a fresh start. You are beginning your college academic career with a clean slate and an opportunity to take full advantage of this experience. With this comes a responsibility to make the most of your college education. You might need to begin to create new habits. Below are tips to help you be a successful student. Attend all classes! For many students, skipping class is hard to resist. If you don't go to class you will miss out on important information which could impact your grade. If you are out sick, make sure you contact your instructors to let them know why you missed class, and find out what was covered. Manage your time. Instructors will hand out a syllabus at the beginning of the term which tells you when assignments are due. It is your responsibility to know and remember deadlines in each class. Use a planner/calendar to get a clear picture of due dates, deadlines and test preparation needs. Balance work and play. Think about what you want from your college experience and make school your first priority! Your social life should come second to your school work, and you are the only one who can make sure that happens. Study, study, study! Instructors expect you to study 2–3 hours outside of class for every hour spent in class. In college, studying has to be a major part of your life outside of the classroom. Welcome to Cuesta College . 1 Keep up on your reading. For courses with textbooks, complete reading assignments before Choose Your Educational Pathway . 2 CUESTA’S the class session. Also, expect the majority of your reading assignments and projects to STUDENT PLANNING CALENDAR be completed on your own outside of class. Read actively by highlighting, annotating and List of Associate Degrees and Certificate Programs at Cuesta College . 3 cuesta.edu/student/documents/ summarizing your texts. California Public 4-Year Universities . 4–5 admissions_records/studentcalendar.pdf Take notes on everything. In high school, your teachers probably gave you an outline of their Using Your myCuesta Account . 6 lectures and told you what points would be on the tests. In college, the instructors often just lecture. Taking good notes and knowing how to pick out important information from lectures English Placement and Flowchart . 7 and textbooks is a valuable skill. Consider attending a workshop to improve these skills or take Math Placement and Flowchart . 8 a College Success course to bring it all together. Choose a Major That’s Right For You . 9. Seek out help when you need it! Don't be afraid to ask for help from your instructors, counselors, the Student Success Center, and free tutoring in the writing/math labs. People How to Find Classes . 10 will be happy to help you, but you need to seek out their assistance. Choose My First Semester Courses—Student Education Plan (SEP) . 11 You get to choose your classes and major. In high school, many or most of your classes Build Your Class Schedule . 12 were chosen for you. In college, you get to choose your major and plan of study. This can be intimidating, and at times you may want help, so remember there are counselors here Manage Your Time . 13 to help you! Register—Sign Up for Classes . 14 Your parents won't be able to help as much. By law, instructors cannot discuss your school How Can I Get Help Paying For College . 15. work with your parents. The college considers you an adult regardless of age, and sharing your Financial Aid Information . .16 personal information is illegal. Your parents may be able to give you guidance about classes and your social life. Cuesta Promise . 17–18 Be an adult. Instructors will treat you like an adult, so make sure you act like one! Discipline Counseling Services . 19 problems will not be tolerated and students can be removed from class or campus for Support Services . 20–22 acting inappropriately. Frequently Asked Questions . .23 Student Success Starts With a Clear Pathway . 24 Notification of Rights under FERPA . 25–26 San Luis Obispo Campus Map . 27 North County Campus Map . 28. South County Center Map . 29 2019– 2020 WELCOME BOOKLET | CUESTA COLLEGE 2020– 2021 WELCOME BOOKLET | CUESTA COLLEGE 1 EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY 1 CHOOSE YOUR EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY CUESTA COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Which educational pathway is right for you? Below you’ll find an overview of each option: Accounting Computer and French Music Nutrition Business Education Division Networking Technology » Language and Communications Division Performing Arts Division Applied Behavioral Sciences Division C.A. Accounting Clerk Engineering & Technology Division Geography A.A. Jazz Studies C.S. Nutrition C.S. Accounting Specialization A.S. Computer And Networking Technology » Social Sciences Division A.A. Music Performance AS-T Nutrition and Dietetics C.S. Network Infrastructure Specialist C.S. Audio Technology I C.A. Nutrition Education/Coaching EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY 1 Agriculture Geology C.S. Computer Networking Specialist AA-T Music Business Education Division Physical Sciences Division Oceanography Cuesta College Career Education Certificate or Associate Degree AS-T Agriculture Business C.S. Computer Support Specialist C.A. Music » Physical Sciences Division C.C. Noncredit Computer Technician A.S. Geology C.A. Audio Technology I AS-T Agriculture Plant Science Paralegal Internship Preparation AS-T Geology Career Education and/or technical training courses are designed to increase your skills for C.A. Mechanized Agriculture C.A. Geographic Information Systems Noncredit Adult Basic Education Business Education Division C.A. Equipment Technician Construction Technology Continuing Education German A.A. Paralegal employment. You can obtain a certificate in more than50 fields at Cuesta College. These American Sign Language Engineering & Technology Division C.C. GED Preparation C.A. Paralegal A.S. Construction Technology » Language and Communications Division C.C. Secondary Education (Non Credit) » Language and Communications Division Paramedic certificates can be obtained in a short period of time (1 or 2 semesters); the courses focus C.A. Construction Technology Global Studies Anthropology Noncredit Certificates See Emergency Medical Services Criminal Justice Social Sciences Division C.C. Noncredit Auto Body Collision Repair on a specific vocational area. Social Sciences Division AA-T Global Studies Personal Development Studies AA-T Anthropology Engineering & Technology Division C.C. Noncredit Automotive Refinish Repair A.A. Criminal Justice Health Education C.C. Noncredit Reading, Writing, and Grammar » Workforce & Economic Development You can obtain an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree at Architectural Technology AS-T Administration of Justice See Public Health Science C.C. Non Credit English As a Second Language— Philosophy Engineering & Technology Division Cuesta College. More than are offered. History Level I Social Sciences Division 50 designated degrees A.S. Architectural Technology Culinary Arts Applied Behavioral Sciences Division Social Sciences Division C.C. Non Credit English As a Second Language— AA-T Philosophy Art To view a list of degrees and certificates seepage 3. C.S. Culinary Arts A.A. History Level II Phlebotomy Fine Arts Division C.C. Non Credit English As a Second Language— Drama AA-T History Nursing and Allied Health Division A.A. Art History And Professional Practices Level III Hospitality Management C.S. Phlebotomy A.A. Art Studio Performing Arts Division C.C. Non Credit English As a Second Language— Applied Behavioral Sciences Division Physical Education AA-T Studio Arts A.A.-T Theatre Arts Level IV A.S.-T. Hospitality Management See Kinesiology AA-T Art History Early Childhood Education C.C. Non Credit Academic ESL C.A. Hospitality Management Foundation C.A. Graphics Applied Behavioral Sciences Division C.C. Non Credit ESL: Grammar Physics C.C. Hospitality Management Noncredit EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY 2 C.A. Ceramics AA-T Child and Adolescent Development C.C. Noncredit ESL: Listening and Speaking Physical Sciences Division C.A. Photography A.A. Child Development/Early Childhood Human Development/ For English Speakers of Other Languages A.S. Physics California State University (CSU) Transfer C.A. Sculpture Foundry Education Human Services C.C. Developmental Math AS-T Physics Astronomy AS-T Early Childhood Education Applied Behavioral Sciences Division C.C. GED Preparation Political Science The 23 CSU campuses, including Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, are located throughout California. » Physical Sciences Division C.A. Child Development Teacher A.A. Addiction Treatment Studies C.C. Secondary Education (Non Credit) Social Sciences Division C.A. Child Development Associate Teacher A.A. Human Development/Human Services C.C. Non Credit Vocational English As a Athletics A.A. Political Science On page 4–5 of this booklet, you will find a map with the locations of the campuses and C.A. Child Development Master Teacher A.A.-T Social Justice Studies Second Language AA-T Political Science » Kinesiology, Health Sciences and Athletics Division C.A. Child Development Site Supervisor A.A.T Social Work/Human Services C.C. Hospitality Management Noncredit Professional Development Studies information about this pathway. See page 5 for a list of majors that are offered primarily Auto Body Technology C.S. Addiction Studies C.C. Noncredit Computer Technician Economics Workforce & Economic Development Engineering & Technology Division C.A. Addiction Treatment Studies Internship Preparation at the CSU. If you’re interested in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), choose this pathway Business Education Division C.S. Customer Service A.S. Auto Body Technician A.A-T Economics C.S. Paraprofessional Counseling Skills C.C. Noncredit Accounting Basics For C.A. Auto Body Technician C.S. Parenting Coach/Educator Small Business Psychiatric Technician rather than the AA/AS pathway.