Dear Student,
Welcome to Cuyamaca College, what many believe is the most beautiful college in California. On behalf of the entire college community, we’re proud to help you achieve your educational goals. At Cuyamaca College you will find faculty and staff who are personally committed to academic excellence and passionately dedicated to ensuring that you meet your goals.

All of us at Cuyamaca College are eager to help you have a positive and rewarding experience at our institution. We realize that the best way to put yourself on a successful personal and professional career path is to have a solid educational foundation. And, as President and someone who is personally dedicated to your academic success, I would like to share some recommendations with you that will help you stabilize that foundation and help you reach your educational goals:

Have a Plan:  San Diego State University (SDSU) has redefined its admissions and transfer processes. The changes related to transfer students being implemented by SDSU, and other CSUs, have the potential of significantly affecting many of our students. As a result, I would like to urge you to please make an appointment with a counselor as soon as possible to develop an educational plan. The SDSU transfer guidelines are specific and will be strictly applied; you need to know and understand these guidelines so that you do not inadvertently do something that will undermine your chances of transferring to SDSU.

Plan ahead:  Cuyamaca College is growing rapidly and we continue to reach record enrollments each semester. As a result, there are more students making more demands on college services. To avoid inconvenience and possible frustrations, make appointments as early as possible to meet with a counselor, apply for financial aid, or for any other college services you may need.
Be patient:  Even when you plan, there will occasionally be lines and waits, sometimes long lines and waits. But the sooner you plan, the better prepared and more successful you’ll be.

Be persistent:  Your success, whether in college or outside in “the real world,” will greatly depend upon your attitude. Be patient, but also be persistent.

Keep pursuing your dream:  Your most difficult step is already behind you – deciding to take classes. As a Cuyamaca College student, your success is critically important to us, and we will do all we can to help you achieve your academic goals. You are in one of the most exciting times of your life, and we are grateful to be a part of it.

Thank you for allowing Cuyamaca College to help you on your path to academic and professional success, and on behalf of the entire college community I wish you a wonderful and exciting semester and future!
Sincerely,

Mark J. Zacovic, Ph. D.
President, Cuyamaca College