Apply to Cuesta: International Student Program

Cuesta College is approved by the United States Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement as an institution of higher learning for non-immigrant F-1 Visa (Academic Visa) students. Enrollees must attend Cuesta as full-time (12 credits minimum) students and be English-proficient.

Learn more: International Student Program Brochure 

Application timelines for ALL international students, including transfers, are as follows: 

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• Cuesta College Application

• International Student Supplemental Application

• Financial Certificate

• Proof of English Proficiency

• Official Transcripts (evaluated and translated)

• Tuberculosis Clearance

• Copy of Valid Passport and Visa (if applicable)

• $100.00 Application Fee

Submit the required items by the following methods:

Postal mail: Cuesta College International Student Office, PO Box 8106, San Luis Obispo CA 93403-8106

Shipping address: Highway One, Building 7400, San Luis Obispo CA 93405

Email: international@cuesta.edu

NEXT STEPS:

Once all of the above items are received and processed by our International Student Office, if admission criteria is met, students will be issued an I-20.  This document will be necessary to pay the SEVIS fee and to apply for the F-1 Visa at the appropriate U.S. Embassy.

Health Insurance 

F-1 students will be automatically enrolled in an international insurance plan each semester.  Fee will be billed in student's portal.

Tourist/Temporary Visa?

See here for USCIS Special Instructions for B-1 (Temporary Business) and/or B-2 (Tourist) Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School.