Paso Robles High School

Cuesta College is a Community College. The Cuesta Promise provides two years of free attendance for San Luis Obispo County high school graduates, including undocumented students, who enroll immediately after graduation. This benefit covers two consecutive Fall, Summer, and Spring semesters.

Cuesta College named among top 200 U.S. community colleges  - Paso Robles Daily News 11/1/2025

Transferring from a Community College to a Four-Year University

If you are planning to transfer from a community college, such as Cuesta College, to a four-year university, keep the following important points in mind:

• Pursue an Associate Degree for Transfer
  To initiate the transfer process, you need to pursue an Associate Degree for Transfer. 
• Complete 60 credits/units.
• You must earn a total of 60 credits/units. For reference, a full-time student typically takes 12 units/credits per semester. However, to reach the 60 units/credits needed for transfer within two years, you should aim for 15 units/credits per semester.
• Verify Transferable Credits/Units
  It is crucial to determine which of your credits/units will be accepted by the university you wish to transfer to. Contact your prospective university! Each institution has different policies regarding transferable credits. Reach out to the university's admissions or transfer office to confirm which of your completed credits/units will be accepted.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure a smoother transition from a community college to a four-year university.

DID YOU KNOW....

You can take classes at Cuesta College while you are still in high school! PRHS offers many Duel Enrolled classes during the school day but you also have the option of becoming an Enrichment Student. This means you can get a head start on your career or college classes by taking classes through Cuesta outside of the school day. We've designed this page to help you with Cuesta Programs. Click on one below for more information!

• High School Students - Dual Enrollment
• High School Students - Enrichment