Free, Student Wi-Fi Available on Campus Students who require Internet access will now be able to come to campus and use wi-fi for free. Wi-fi access will be available in lot 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A parking permit is not required to park in lot 5 to access wi-fi. Student have two options for wi-fi access: Students can remain in their vehicle to access the free wi-fi and must have a face covering available. Students can use a desk placed under one of the tents. In this instance, students must first visit the Campus and Parking Services in the One-Stop/A-Building office to have their temperature taken and receive a wrist band showing they are approved to be on campus. For your safety and others on campus, maintain a minimum of six-feet distance from others, do not move the desk, and wear a face covering. All students must abide by the rules of the student code of conduct. Restroom facilities will be available in the One-Stop/A-Building only. No other campus facilities are available. Please dispose of any trash in the proper receptacles. Login information: Wifi Network Name – CUY-LOT5 Passcode – Earns-2021-degree If you need assistance accessing wi-fi, please contact the Help Desk at 619-660-4395 or via email at c-helpdesk@gcccd.edu. The Help Desk is available Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Help Desk support is only available remotely and is not available to come to the car to assist you.)

The Spring 2021 scholarship application is NOW OPEN!   Students can apply in 3 easy steps: 1.   Go to gcccd.academicworks.com and sign-in if previously applied for a scholarship or create an account by clicking on the sign-up button and using your GCCCD-registered email address 2.    Complete the easy application (It’s a competitive process, so be sure to read and answer each question thoroughly!) 3.   Submit! Questions? Contact: Ernie Williams Cuyamaca College Scholarship Specialist ernest.williams@gcccd.edu (619) 660-4537

NEW: Student Ambassadors Available to Help Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, Cuyamaca College Student Ambassadors are available via Zoom to answer your question, provide support, and help you navigate virtual campus.    Student Ambassadors are available:  Monday: 9:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 1:00pm

DSPS High Tech Center Open by Appointment The DSPS High Tech Center is open by appointment to students needing support and assistance with their computer and assistive technology needs. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for DSPS students. Students are required to wear a face covering and have their temperatures checked prior to entering the lab. The area in which the student sits and anything they touch will be thoroughly cleaned both before and after each use.  You can schedule an appointment three ways: Call 619-660-4394 Email: brian.josephson@gcccd.edu or jennifer.moore@gcccd.edu Through E-SARS Schedule with Brian Josephson for in person help in the Lab Schedule with Jennifer Moore for a Zoom appointment

Cuyamaca Cares Drive-Through Food Pantry Cuyamaca Cares is proud to announce the Drive-Through Food Pantry distribution (for staff and students) has moved in front of Annex 2, in front of the D-Building/Gym. There will be signage throughout the route from the entrance of the college to the Annex on distribution days.   The next distribution is on October 9 at 11:30 a.m. Demand is great, to ensure we are prepared an RSVP is appreciated.

Coping Through COVID Support Group Presented by Cuyamaca Personal Counseling Help break the isolation by joining our weekly support group. We provide a virtual space for students to share their experiences and connect with others as we continue to move through the Covid-19 pandemic. If you feel you can benefit from an opportunity to reflect and connect, please join us. Every Wednesday Fall 2020 from 12-1pm. Click here to register.

Climate Survey Coming to Your Inbox Cuyamaca College wants to hear from you! We are partnering with the University of Southern California to administer the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC) survey next week. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and we would greatly appreciate your feedback on the racial climate at our college. As a thank you for your participation in the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for one of two $50 Amazon gift cards. Be on the lookout for an email from NACCC (nacccsrv@usc.edu) next week. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts to help us make Cuyamaca College even better for our students.

Cuyamaca College takes pride in empowering our community! Register to Vote Today! If you want to mail your registration forms, they must be postmarked or submitted no later than October 19, 2020. For more information, please visit the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. There are many ways to vote this year: California voters can vote before Election Day (November 3, 2020). The early voting period runs from Monday, October 5, 2020 to Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Registrar’s Office (Monday- Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm). You may also apply to vote by mail until the seventh day prior to an election. You may vote in-person at the office of the county elections official or at a satellite location established by the county elections official on or before the day of the election. Please check the San Diego Registrar of Voters website or the Secretary of State’s page for confirmed location, dates, and times for early voting and conditional voter registration.

Resources ·      Admissions & Records ·      Bookstore: although closed, the bookstore can process requests online ·      Class schedule: information about classes in fall 2020 and past semesters ·      Counseling: e-counseling appointments, Transfer Center, Career Services, EOPCS/CARE/NextUp, CalWORKs ·      Current Students: links to various academic and student support programs and departments ·      Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) ·      Financial Aid & Scholarships: FAFSA assistance, grants, scholarships ·      Help Desk: troubleshooting technical difficulties associated with student accounts ·      High Tech Center: a computer facility for students with disabilities ·      Library: research assistance, e-books ·      Tutoring and Success Coaches: FREE academic support ·      Tools for Online Learning: Tutorials and resources for Canvas, Zoom, Internet options, etc.