Introduction

Cabrillo College, located in Aptos, California, is a two-year community college that serves over 11,000 students annually. The college offers a wide range of academic programs, including Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT), Associate Degrees, and certificates.
The Cabrillo academic calendar provides students with important dates and deadlines throughout the year. This calendar includes information on registration, add/drop deadlines, final exams, and holidays.
**Important Dates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year**
Date | Event |
---|---|
August 21, 2023 | Fall Quarter begins |
September 4, 2023 | Last day to add/drop classes without a “W” |
October 6, 2023 | Deadline to apply for Fall graduation |
October 10, 2023 | Fall Break |
December 11-15, 2023 | Final exams |
December 16, 2023 | Fall Quarter ends |
January 2, 2024 | Winter Quarter begins |
January 15, 2024 | Last day to add/drop classes without a “W” |
February 19, 2024 | Presidents’ Day Holiday |
March 11-15, 2024 | Final exams |
March 16, 2024 | Winter Quarter ends |
April 1, 2024 | Spring Quarter begins |
April 12, 2024 | Last day to add/drop classes without a “W” |
May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day Holiday |
June 10-14, 2024 | Final exams |
June 15, 2024 | Spring Quarter ends |
**Academic Policies**
- Registration: Students must register for classes through the Cabrillo College website.
- Add/Drop: Students may add or drop classes during the first two weeks of each quarter.
- Grading: Cabrillo College uses a 4.0 grading system.
- Graduation: Students must complete 60 units with a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate from Cabrillo College.
**Student Services**
Cabrillo College offers a variety of student services, including:
- Academic Advising: Academic advisors can help students choose classes, plan their academic program, and transfer to a four-year university.
- Counseling: Counselors can provide students with personal and academic counseling.
- Financial Aid: The Cabrillo College Financial Aid Office can help students apply for financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships.
- Tutoring: Cabrillo College offers free tutoring services to students in a variety of subjects.
- Career Services: The Cabrillo College Career Services Office can help students find jobs, write resumes, and prepare for interviews.
**Contact Information**
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 479-6000
www.cabrillo.edu
**FAQs**
- When is the deadline to apply for financial aid? The deadline to apply for financial aid is March 2nd for the fall quarter and September 2nd for the spring quarter.
- How do I register for classes? Students can register for classes through the Cabrillo College website.
- What is the last day to add/drop classes? The last day to add/drop classes without a “W” is the second Friday of each quarter.
- How do I apply for graduation? Students can apply for graduation through the Cabrillo College website.
- What is the GPA requirement to graduate from Cabrillo College? The GPA requirement to graduate from Cabrillo College is 2.0.
- What student services does Cabrillo College offer? Cabrillo College offers a variety of student services, including academic advising, counseling, financial aid, tutoring, and career services.