Important Dates
Semester Calendars
Deadline dates included apply to full-term courses only. Please consult the deadline dates for short-term courses located in the online .
SPRING SEMESTER 2026: January 20 - May 22 | |
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Beginning October 1, 2025 |
Apply online |
October 24, 2025 | available online |
November 5, 2025 | Priority myCuesta reg begins |
November 12, 2025 | New/returning/transfer student priority |
December 1, 2025 | International student application deadline |
December 3, 2025 | Enrichment/Dual Enrollment student priority |
Last day for full-semester 17-week courses to: | |
January 18, 2026 | Drop for full refund |
February 1, 2026 | Drop for partial refund |
February 1, 2026 | Late add with instructor approval |
January 25, 2026 | Drop without W |
February 2, 2026 | Census Date |
February 17, 2026 | Submit refund request* |
February 17, 2026 | Change to P/NP grading |
February 17, 2026 | Register for credit-by-exam / Ind Study |
April 19, 2026 | Withdraw with a 鈥淲鈥 |
Other key dates: | |
March 20, 2026 | Deadline for Pending Graduates to Apply for Priority Registration |
May 16, 18-22, 2026 | Final Exams |
No classes scheduled: | |
February 13-14, 16, 2026 | Presidents鈥 Day Holiday |
March 23, 2026 | Board Holiday |
March 24-27, 2026 | Spring Break |
FALL SEMESTER 2025: August 11 鈥 December 12 | |
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Beginning October 1, 2024 |
Apply online |
April 11, 2025 | available |
April 23, 2025 | Priority myCuesta reg begins |
May 3-12, 2025 | Cougar Welcome Days |
May 14, 2025 | New/returning/transfer student priority |
May 20, 2025 | Enrichment/Dual Enrollment student priority |
July 1, 2025 | International student application deadline |
Last day for full-semester 18-week courses to: | |
August 10, 2025 | Drop for full refund |
August 24, 2025 | Drop for partial refund |
August 24, 2025 | Late add with instructor approval |
August 24, 2025 | Drop without W |
August 25, 2025 | Census Date |
September 5, 2025 | Submit refund request* |
September 5, 2025 | Register for credit-by-exam / Ind Study |
November 2, 2025 | Withdraw with a 鈥淲鈥 |
Other key dates: | |
August 5-8, 2025 | Flex Days |
October 31, 2025 | Deadline for Pending Graduates to Apply for Priority Registration |
December 6, 8-12, 2025 | Final Exams |
No classes scheduled: | |
September 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
October 10, 13-14, 2025 | Flex Days |
November 11, 2025 | Veterans Day |
November 27-29, 2025 | Thanksgiving holiday |
SUMMER SEMESTER 2025: June 9 鈥 July 18 | |
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Beginning April 1 |
Apply online |
March 17 | available online |
April 14 | Priority myCuesta reg begins |
April 17 | New/returning/transfer student priority |
May 1 | International student application deadline |
April 22 | Enrichment/Dual Enrollment student priority |
Day Prior to 1st Class Meeting | Drop for full refund |
Day Prior to Census Date | Late add with instructor approval |
July 2nd* | Last Day to Drop with a W |
*Please review 'Important Dates' for each course you are enrolled via your Registration tile on myCuesta as the date may be different. |
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No classes scheduled: | |
June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday |
July 4 | Independence Day Holiday |
Priority Registration Groups and Dates
51爆料 uses the following registration priority system when determining registration priority. You are encouraged to register on your priority registration day and time to ensure you get the best possible course options available. You may make changes to your schedule anytime on or after their appointment date and time.
To view your specific registration appointment date and time, please log in to your .
PRIORITY LIMITATIONS: Continuing/returning (sat out a term) students will lose their priority:
- If they earn 100/+ degree applicable credits at 51爆料, excludes Foster Youth - See Priority 6.
- If on two consecutive terms of probation status under Academic Standing policies, excludes Foster Youth - See Priority 6.
- If a comprehensive student education plan (CSEP) is not completed before reaching
15 credits completed - See Priority 6.
Special Categorial Registration: Priority 1 and 2
New, Transfer, and Returning (sat out a term) students must complete orientation and an abbreviated SEP or are placed in Priority 6. Continuing students must complete Comprehensive SEP prior to completing 15 credits at Cuesta or are placed in Priority 6.
Exempt students, with an AA/AS degree or higher, must also complete all activities
to qualify for early priority to register.
Excludes Dual Enrollment/Enrichment Students - See Priority 7.
Special Category Registration Priority 1 and 2 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
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Priority 1: VETERAN | CalWORKs | DSPS EOPS | HOMELESS YOUTH
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Monday, April 14, 8 a.m |
Wednesday, April 23, 8 a.m. |
Wednesday, November 5 beginning at 8 a.m. |
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*PRIORITY 2: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Monday, April 14, 1 p.m. |
Friday, April 25, 8 a.m |
Friday, November 7 beginning at 8 a.m. |
Continuing Student Registration: Priority 3
A continuing student is one who is enrolled after the second week of, or received a grade, in the previous Spring 2024 term. Excludes Dual Enrollment/Enrichment Students - See Priority 7.
Continuing Student Registration Priority 3 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
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PRIORITY 3.1 |
Tuesday, April 15, 8 a.m. | Tuesday, April 29, 8 a.m. | Wednesday, November 12 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 3.2 |
Tuesday, April 15, 1 p.m. | Wednesday, April 30, 8 a.m. | Thursday, November 13 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 3.3 |
Wednesday, April 16, 8 a.m. | Thursday, May 1, 8 a.m. | Friday, November 14 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 3.4 |
Wednesday, April 16, 1 p.m. |
Friday, May 2, 8 a.m. |
Monday, November 19 beginning at 8 a.m. |
New| Cougar Welcome Days (Fall Only) | Transfer | Returning Student:
Registration Priority 4, 5, 6, and 7
New Students | Fall 2026 ONLY - Virtual Orientation & Registration |
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PRIORITY 4: COUGAR WELCOME DAYS Open to new First-Time College Freshman, including Cuesta Promise SLO County students, starting at Cuesta for the 2025-2026 academic year. Cougar Welcome Days is an entirely self-paced experience that provides new first-time college students with the necessary skills to build their fall schedule and future schedules to achieve their educational goal. To participate, complete required steps then register for a virtual group appointment with a Cuesta Academic Counselor. |
Reservations are required to attend.
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New / Transfer / Returning / Dismissal / Enrichment | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2025 |
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PRIORITY 5: Must be a matriculated student by completing online orientation with abbreviated student education plan. In myCuesta, go to Registration and click on 鈥淐heck Registration Status鈥 to confirm completion of matriculation activities. |
Thursday, April 17, 8 a.m. |
Wednesday May 14, 8 a.m. |
Tuesday, November 18 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 6:
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Monday, April 21, 8 a.m. | Thursday, May 15, 8 a.m. | Monday, December 1 beginning at 8 a.m. |
PRIORITY 7: Enrichment students are restricted from registering in designated courses with age restrictions, posted at Enrichment Program website. Click here to visit: Enrichment Program web site |
Tuesday, April 22, 8 a.m. | Tuesday, May 20, 8 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 3 beginning at 8 a.m. |
Online Orientation (myCuesta Portal | Placement Tool (English and Math) |
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The student Online Orientation in MyCuesta will familiarize you with 51爆料 policies and resources to assist you in planning your classes. |
Students receive math and English placement results by completing the Placement Tool.
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- Available: since October 1, 2025
- Deadline to drop for full refund, less $10 processing fee: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Deadline to drop for partial refund (enrollment fee), less $10 processing fee: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Deadline to late register with instructor approval / add code: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Deadline to drop without a 鈥淲鈥 grade: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Census Date - Enrollment reported to State: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Deadline to withdraw with a 鈥淲鈥 for withdrawal grade / no refund: Sunday, April 19, 2026