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Dates & Deadlines

Summer 2023

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Plan Now for Success

Stay on track with deadlines for the Summer Session.

  • Register for summer and fall at the same time.

  • Use self-service Student Planning to plan your courses, select your sections and build your schedule for both terms.

For deadlines specific to your class, connect with your instructor and refer to the Short-Term Section Registration Dates

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  • Dates and Deadlines 2023 Summer
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    Dates and Deadlines Summer 2023

    October 2022 - March 2023

    • October 1, 2022
      Summer Application Open

      Applications for Summer 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, 2023 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 Summer 2023

    April 2023

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    May 2023

    Dates and Deadlines Summer 2023

    June 2023

    • June 12, 2023
      Summer Session(s) Begins

      First Day of classes. View short term dates and deadlines specific to your class. Summer session includes multiple sessions ranging from 4-8 weeks long. Start and end dates for each class vary. See the Schedule of Classes and connect with your instructor to make sure you know when your class starts and ends.

      ProTip: view all deadlines to add, drop, withdraw, last day of instruction/ last day to request a Pass|No Pass, etc... dates will also vary depending on the start date and the number of weeks the class meets.

    • June 12, 2023
      Add|Drop period starts

      Add|Drop

      • To add a class section during the Add|Drop period, go to the first 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.

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      Deadline to Add

      Typically this is the first day the class meets. Review your course syllabus and Short-Term Section Registration for detailed information about deadlines.

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      Deadline to drop for a refund

      Typically this is the first day the class meets. Review your course syllabus and Short-Term Section Registration for detailed information about refund deadlines.

      Prot Tip: "Refund Date" is the last day to drop a section and receive a reversal of charges or refund of enrollment or transportation fees. (No exceptions!)

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      Withdrawal Deadline

      Typically this is the first day the class meets. Review your course syllabus and Short-Term Section Registration for detailed information about withdraw deadlines. Pro Tip: "Last day to drop a class without a "W" being notated on your academic record. You will still be charged for the all units.

    • June 19, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Juneteenth Holiday (observed)

    Dates and Deadlines Summer 2023

    July 2023

    • July 4, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Independence Day

    • July 17, 2023
      DEADLINE: Graduation summer 2023

      Petition to graduate for your AA or AS degree and/or certificates by this date in order to have your Degree|Certificate conferred for summer 2023 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 now. 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

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      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.

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      Deadline to Withdraw for a "W"

      A grade of "W" will appear on your transcript. Review your course syllabus and Short-Term Section Registration for detailed information about withdraw deadlines. Pro Tip: "Last day to drop a class with a "W" being notated on your academic record. You will still be charged for the all units.

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      Final Exams

      Your final for each class may be scheduled at a different time than when your class meets. See you instructor to make sure you know where to be, when and on which day.

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      DEADLINE: to request Pass | No-Pass

      Last Day of Instruction is the last day for a students to request Pass|No Pass for eligible courses. Review your course syllabus and Short-Term Section Registration for detailed information. Submit the etrieve Pass|No Pass Request form.

    • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
      Summer Session Ends

      Still need to pay your fees? Last day to submit an application for the California College Promise Grant fee waiver.

    Dates and Deadlines Summer 2023

    August 2023

    • August 5, 2023
      End of Summer Session
    • August 7, 2023
      DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades for 8 week session courses
    • August 8, 2023
      Grades Available

      Check Student Panning the view your grades

    • August 11, 2023
      Official Transcripts Available