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Dates & Deadlines

Summer 2024

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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

  • Summer Session consists several sessions of SHORT TERM CLASSES.

  • Dates and Deadlines for all short term classes vary depending on the start date of the class.

    • For example, enrollment fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by refund date.

    • This deadline in a summer session is often the first day the class meets.

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    Dates and Deadlines Summer 2024

    October 2023 - March 2024

    • October 1, 2023
      Summer 2024 Application Open

      Application for summer 2024 admissions open. Apply to Cabrillo anytime on or after this date; allow 48 hours for processing to create your account.

    • October 1, 2023 - March 29, 2024
      Earn an Earlier Registration Date

      All students have the opportunity to earn an earlier registration date for summer 2024, by completing these activities:

      New students:

      Continuing Students:

      • @ 15 units declare a major

      • maintain good academic standing

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

    • Early December (date will be determined by FAFSA)
      Financial Aid Application Open

      The 2024-2025 Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and 2024-2025 CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) will be available in early December. The priority deadline for submitting your financial aid application is April 2nd, 2024. Some types of funding are limited, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. Please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office for more information.

    • March 29, 2024
      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 2024

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    June 2024

    • June 10, 2024
      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 10, 2024
      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, 2024
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Juneteenth Holiday (observed)

    Dates and Deadlines Summer 2024

    July 2024

    • July 4, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Independence Day

    • July 11, 2024
      DEADLINE: Graduation summer 2024

      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 2024 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. 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
      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
      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

    • 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 2024

    August 2024

    • August 3, 2024
      End of Summer Session
    • August 6, 2024
      DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades for 8 week session courses
    • August 7, 2024
      Grades Available

      View your grades in Self-Service

    • August 9, 2024
      Official Transcripts Available
    • August 16, 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 or transcripts from external institutions (high school, military, or other college/university). Official external transcripts not received by this deadline will require the student to meet with a counselor to determine further processing of the degree petition.

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

      Cabrillo College Admissions & Records

      Attn: A&R Evaluators

      6500 Soquel Dr

      Aptos, CA 95003

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    Fall Semester is just around the corner

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