The Harold J. Miossi Trust is exclusively sponsoring the annual San Luis Obispo County College Night. The event is being organized in collaboration with the College Night host, Cuesta College, the co-coordinators, the SLO County Office of Education and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 8:45 pm on the Cuesta College’s San Luis Obispo Campus, Hwy 1.
“The purpose of the California College Night is to provide California high school students, parents, and counselors with information and guidance concerning California higher education opportunities” – Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, Dan Peverini
The community response has been tremendous. Numbers volunteers from throughout the county have spent hours planning the event. Over 650 students, their parents and counselors will have the opportunity to meet and talk with more than 60 representatives from colleges and universities throughout California and the nation.
College Night offers local high school students the opportunity not only to learn about colleges and universities located both within California and across the country, but also to find the resources needed to make an informed decision about which college to attend. A number of workshops will also be held on various topics, from how to create a powerful application, to Athletic Recruiting, to new financial aid procedures and essay writing. Concurrent workshops will be held in Cuesta’s Cultural and Performing Arts Center and in the humanities Building beginning at 5:00 pm. College representative are available from 5:30 until 8:00 pm in the Associated Students Center.
Free bus service is available to students and parents through SLORTA, with student ID. It is recommended that you read the FAQs and print a map of the event site to help plan your evening in order to allow time to visit with representatives and to attend workshop. Please visit the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education website or click on the following link for more information: College Night FAQ’s.