Resources
We've got you covered!
Faculty (including me), counselors, student tutors, and more are ready to help you reach your educational goals. We can help you with your course schedule, choosing classes, finding student aid, study skills, locating and using sources for an essay--you name it, we have someone who can help. To locate the service you need, see the services listed below. Don’t see what you’re looking for? No problem. Just email me.
What's my role?
As your course instructor, I am your first contact for help you need in this course. If something doesn't make sense, sounds confusing, or you'd just like more information, let me know. Use that Canvas Inbox or email we talked about. If you're having difficulty using Canvas, let me know. But if Canvas stops working for some reason or you're experiencing technical issues, please see Canvas Assistance below.
Important Dates
September 4 … Last day to add, or drop classes without a ‘W’ on transcripts
Holiday … Holiday – Labor Day
October 14 … Last day to apply for spring 2021 Degree/Certificate
November 11 ... Holiday - Veteran's Day
November 13 … Last day to drop semester length classes
November 24 & 25 … Holiday – Thanksgiving
December 12-17 … Final Exams
December 17 … Last day to apply for P/NP
December 22 … Grades Due
Canvas Assistance
New to Canvas? Check out the Canvas help for students or the Canvas student guide. 24/7 support is available for Canvas. Call Canvas for help at 1-844-592-2205. If it is a weekday when the college is open, you can contact the Cuyamaca College Help Desk through email at c-helpdesk@gcccd.edu. They will get back with you right away.
Parking Lot Wi-fi
If you struggle with wi-fi access at home, you can get FREE wi-fi access at both Cuyamaca and Grossmont. Get more information for the wi-fi at Cuyamaca and the wi-fi at Grossmont.
Cuyamaca Cares!
Cuyamaca Cares is a program that offers many opportunities for help with food, housing, and personal counseling. There is food pantry on campus as well as housing assistance if you are having trouble finding a place to stay. If you have a specific need, please email Kaylin Rosal (cuyamaca.cares@gcccd.edu).
But don't hesitate to reach out to me as well.
Tutoring Services
Our Tutors (In person & via Zoom)
To support your efforts to succeed in this class, it is highly recommended that you utilize the free tutoring services available. The hours are Monday & Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. To make an appointment, please fill out the Google form, call 619-660-4525, or email cuyamaca.tutoring@gcccd.edu with the course and time you would like to meet with a tutor.
Help Desk (Technology)
If you are having trouble with technology, please contact the Help Desk at c-helpdesk@gcccd.edu or 619-660-4395. Leave a message with your question or issue and someone will get back with you right away. Hours are
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Accommodations
If you have a documented disability and need accommodations for this class, please send me your DSPS Academic Accommodation form right away. You can get get more information on the DSPS website or by emailing cuyamaca.dspstesting@gcccd.edu.
Counseling
To schedule an appointment with a Counselor, please have your student ID number and birth date.
There are 15-minute virtual drop-in appoints, comprehensive 1-hour appointments, and the opportunity to submit a question that will be answered via email. Go to Talk with a Counselor for more information.
Health & Wellness
To schedule an appointment or submit a question, please have your student ID number and birth date.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the Access and Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240. The toll-free call is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Or text "Home" or "Courage" to 741741.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.
If you have a question for the nurse, or wish to speak with a Personal Counselor, please go to Health and Wellness for more information.