Who may attend?
Legal residents of the state of California who possess a high school diploma or equivalent or are 18 years of age or older and have the ability to benefit may attend Cuyamaca College.

High school students who have completed the 10^th grade, and are at least 14 years of age at the opening day of the session, may attend with approval of the appropriate high school official, the appropriate college official and the student’s parent. Click this link for more information.

Nonresidents may attend by paying the established nonresident tuition, enrollment, health services and student center construction fees. To obtain resident status, a student must establish both physical presence and intent in California for more than one year immediately preceding the residence determination date for a term.

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How do I enroll?
1. The first step is to complete an application for admission.  You may apply on-line. There is no charge for the application.

2. You will be asked to have your math and English skills assessed.  These assessment results are not used to determine admissions, but are used in suggesting courses to be taken. An orientation and advisement workshop will follow the assessment. 

3. The next steps are to select your classes, see a counselor, if necessary, and then register.  In most cases, registration can be completed by telephone through WebAdvisor.

4. The final step in completing your enrollment is to pay your fees.  Fees can be paid through WebAdvisor by credit card, mailed to the college cashier or brought to the Cashier's Office on campus.   See the College Catalog for more information or check the Financial Aid page to see if you might qualify for a fee waiver.

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What does it cost?

Low-income California residents may have their fees waived. It is recommended that full-time students budget approximately $750 per semester or $375 for summer for books and supplies.

Students attending both Cuyamaca and Grossmont Colleges pay parking fees on ONE CAMPUS only. Enrollment fees for these students are calculated on a district basis.

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Semester dates

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Who should I contact?

Susan Topham, Dean, Admissions and Records
E-mail:  susan.topham@gcccd.edu

Ken Grimes, Administrative Secretary
E-mail: ken.grimes@gcccd.edu

Laura Keller, Evaluations Advisor (Last name A-L)
E-mail: laura.keller@gcccd.edu

Lisa Di Bella, Evaluations Advisor (Last name M-Z)
E-mail: lisa.dibella@gcccd.edu

Serene Pritchett, Office Supervisor, Admissions and Records
E-mail:  serene.pritchett@gcccd.edu

Debbie Ayers, Admissions and Records Assistant, Sr.
(Residency and Veterans)  E-mail: debra.ayers@gcccd.edu

Vanessa Saenz, Admissions and Records Specialist
(International Student Admissions and High School/College Credit) and Faculty Resources
E-mail: vanessa.saenz@gcccd.edu

Julie Kahler, Admissions and Records Assistant
(Transcripts and Enrollment Verifications)  E-mail:  julie.kahler@gcccd.edu

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