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Fall 2023 (Archive)

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  • Read through this list to stay on track with important milestones and deadlines.

  • Includes registration dates and everything else you need to know before the semester begins.

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  • Before registration opens, use self-service Student Planning to plan your courses and select your sections to build your schedule.

  • Prepare for critical deadlines to add, drop, petition to graduate and so much more!

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  • Dates and Deadlines 2023 Fall
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    Dates and Deadlines Fall 2023

    October 2022 - March 2023

    • October 1, 2022
      Fall Application Open

      Applications for fall admissions open and being accepted. Allow 48 hours for processing to create your account.

    • October 1, 2022
      Financial Aid Application Open

      Financial Aid application is open and being accepted. Submit your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application before March 2, 2022 for priority review.

    • October 2022 - March 31, 2023
      Earn an Earlier Registration Date

      All students have the opportunity to earn an earlier registration date by completing these activities:

      ProTip: your registration will not be blocked if these activities are not completed; you will be assigned a later registration date.

    • March 2, 2023
      Due Date: submit FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for priority review.

      Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed and these students notified first.

      Miss this date? No problem, apply now to see what aid is available. It's never too late to apply!

    • March 31, 2023
      Due Date: complete activities to earn an earlier registration date.

      Complete placement, submit the orientation Etrieve Form, and plan some classes to earn an earlier registration date.

      Miss this date? Not a problem! You will not be blocked from registering. Keep going - your registration date will be in mid-May. Registration is open all summer.

    Dates and Deadlines Fall 2023

    April 2023

    Dates and Deadline Fall 2023

    May 2023

    Dates and Deadline Fall 2023

    June - July 2023

    • June 19, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Juneteenth

    • July 4, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Independence Day

    Dates and Deadlines Fall 2023

    August - September 2023

    • August 14, 2023
      Bus Passes and Student Activity Cards available

      Connect with the Welcome Center for details.

    • August 28, 2023
      Fall Semester begins

      First day of classes. Connect with your instructor to learn more about class meeting details.   

    • August 28, 2023 - September 9, 2023
      Add|Drop period for full-term sections begins

      Registration remains OPEN for full term courses. Here's what you need to do:

      • To add a class section during the Add|Drop period, go to the class meeting or email the instructor to ask for an add authorization. Once you have authorization from the instructor, register through Student Planning.

      • To drop a class during the Add|Drop period go to Student Planning, select the drop option for the section.

      Dates and Deadlines for all short-term classes (less than 16 weeks in spring and fall): course fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by 10% of the class meetings. This deadline is often the day the class first meets.

    • September 2, 2023
      GPAs submitted to California Student Aid Commission for Cal Grant

      Registration remains OPEN for full term courses. Here's what you need to do:

      • To add a class section during the Add|Drop period, go to the class meeting or email the instructor to ask for an add authorization. Once you have authorization from the instructor, register through Student Planning.

      • To drop a class during the Add|Drop period go to Student Planning, select the drop option for the section.

    • September 4, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Labor Day

    • September 9, 2023
      Add|Drop Period ends

      Last day to Add or Drop full-term classes in Student Planning.

      • Last day to add a class with an add authorization. You must use add authorizations by this day or you will no longer be able to register for the class.

      • Last day to drop a section and receive a reversal of charges or refund of enrollment or transportation fees. (No exceptions!)

      Dates and Deadlines for all short-term classes (less than 16 weeks in spring and fall): course fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by 10% of the class meetings. This deadline is often the day the class first meets.

    • September 9, 2023
      DEADLINE: return parking permit for a refund

      Last day to return parking permits to receive a refund.

    • September 10, 2023
      Withdrawal Deadline

      Last day to drop a full-term class without a "W" being notated on your academic record. You will still be charged for the all units.

    • September 11, 2023
      Census Deadline
      • Faculty: Are you new to this process? Need help? Connect with your Division Office.

      • Students: Make sure you're registered in your classes and your are showing on the class rosters because your Financial Aid award will not be adjusted after this date.

      Critical Notes:

      • for Financial Aid recipients who have dropped all classes on or before this date, you may be required to repay disbursed finds; are encouraged to connect with Financial Aid for more information about enrollment changes, over payment and repayment.

      • if you drop yourself or an instructor drops you from a class on Census, you will receive a “W” and be charged for the units.

    • September 22, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Native American Day

      Learn More:

      • Pending California State Legislation: ACR-17 California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. (provides state-level context about the holiday and general California Native American history)

      • Press Releases about the California Native American Day events hosted at the State Capitol (including historical context about the holiday and the role of the California Tribal Chairpersons' Association)

      • A brief overview and history of California Native American Day

      • General information about California Native American Tribes California Native American Heritage Commission (includes information about California Tribes and California Native American History)

    Dates and Deadline Fall 2023

    November 2023

    • November 3, 2023
      DEADLINE: Petition to Graduate For Fall

      Petition to graduate by this date in order to have your Degree|Certificate conferred for fall graduation.

      Includes: Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) and Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) and Certificates.

      Avoid delays, update all your information. Cabrillo will use all the information listed in your record to:

      1. populate your name on your diploma

      2. send you an email notification of any certificates that will be auto-awarded

      3. send you RSVP information to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.

      4. mail your diploma to the address on file

      View what is currently on file and update all your information with this Etrieve Form.

      Exciting note: fall graduates are welcome to participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony. Watch this space for more information.

    • November 10, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Veterans Day

    • November 14, 2023
      Last day to drop a full-term section

      Last day to drop a full term section (75% date). A grade of "W" will appear on your transcript, if you remain enrolled in a section after this date you will receive a letter grade.

    • November 23 - 24, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Thanksgiving

    Dates and Deadline Fall 2023

    December 2023

    • December 11 - 16, 2023
      Final Exams

      The final for each class may be at a different time than your class meets. See the Finals Schedule for the date and time for each of your finals

    • December 16, 2023
      Semester Ends|DEADLINE to request Pass|No-pass for Full Term courses|CCPG funding still available
      • Students may request the Pass|No Pass options until the last day of instruction as established and published for the course section as outlined in Title 5. See your instructor for more information and submit the etrieve Pass|No Pass Request form.

      • Still need to pay your fees? Last day to submit a California College Promise Grant application for spring semester.

    • December 20, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
      DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades

      Are you new to this process? Need help? Connect with your Division Office.

    • December 21, 2023
      Grades Available

      Check student planning to view your grades.

    • December 22, 2023
      Pre-ordered Transcripts processed

      Pre-ordered transcripts will be processed and released. These pre-ordered transcripts will include Fall 2023 grades.

      Order your transcripts

    • December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024
      Cabrillo College Closed for Winter Break

      Online Services Open 24/7

      Application, registration in Self-Service Student Planning and all other online services, like Placement and Ordering Transcripts are open.

    Dates and Deadline Fall 2023

    January 2024

    • December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024
      Cabrillo College Closed for Winter Break

      Online Services Open 24/7

      Application, registration in Self-Service Student Planning and all other online services, like Placement and Ordering Transcripts are open.

    • January 5, 2024
      Graduating Students External Transcript Deadline

      Deadline for students who have petitioned for a Degree/Certificate and are applying external coursework. Examples include AP/IB/CLEP scores, external institutions (high school, military, or other college/university institutions). Official transcripts not received by this deadline will be moved a semester or declined for graduation.

      Please send these official transcripts digitally through your institution’s transcript services or via mail to:

      Cabrillo College

      Attn: A&R Evaluators

      6500 Soquel Dr

      Aptos, CA 95003