What is an open-entry class?
Open-entry classes are self-paced classes, without regular class meetings. You complete the work in the time that best fits your schedule during term. Classes may be added up to three-quarters of the way through a term, so students can get started and complete the classes at various times. You can work in our computer labs, at home, or in a combination of your choice. We have many hours of in-person and online support, so you can get help understanding the course materials.
We have some minimum submission deadlines throughout the session, to help students stay on track. You will need to attend a brief orientation before you get started. We will send out an email before the term begins, with all the information about the class and the orientation schedule below. We have available in-person orientations at both our Watsonville and Aptos computer labs (CTCs) and online orientations, via video conference. If you cannot attend one of the listed times, please let us know, so that we can set up a time that works for you!
Questions?
Come by the CTC Zoom Support link, when classes are in session, or contact us at cabt@cabrillo.edu. We are happy to help!
Fall 2026
Orientation Times
All keyboarding classes, CABT-110A, 110B, 110C, and/or 210/410, have the same orientation. You only need to attend one of these orientations for both/all of your keyboarding classes. You may join us in person in the Aptos CTC (1400 building), in the Watsonville CTC (A310) or via Zoom, unless stated otherwise below. Zoom orientations are held through the Computer Technology Center's Zoom Support link.
Section -01 beginning August 24th:
Monday, August 24: 12:00-1:00pm (Aptos campus or Zoom Support only)
Tuesday, August 25: 10:00 - 11:00am
Wednesday, August 26: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Friday, August 28: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Saturday, August 29: 10:00 - 11:00am (Watsonville campus or Zoom Support only)
Monday, August 31: 12:00 - 1:00pm (Aptos campus or Zoom Support only)
Tuesday, September 1: 6:00 - 7:00pm (Aptos campus or Zoom Support only)
Wednesday, September 2: 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, September 3: 2:00-3:00pm
Friday, September 4: 1:00-2:00pm
Section -LS02 beginning September 14th:
Monday, September 14: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Aptos campus or Zoom support only)
Tuesday, September 15: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Section -LS03 beginning October 5th:
Monday, October 5: 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Aptos campus or Zoom support only)
Tuesday, October 6: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spring 2027
Orientation Times
All keyboarding classes, CABT-110A, 110B, 110C, and/or 210/410, have the same orientation.
Orientation times will be posted closer to the start of the term.