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Spring 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.

Stay Head!

  • 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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    Spring Semester 2023

    October 2022

    • October 1, 2022
      Spring 2023 Application Open

      Application for spring 2023 admissions open. Apply to Cabrillo anytime on or after this date; allow 48 hours for processing to create your account.

    • October 1, 2022
      Financial Aid Application Open

      The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) are available as of October 1st. The priority deadline for submitting your financial aid application is March 2nd, 2023. Some types of funding are limited, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible after October 1st. Please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office for more information.

    • October 1 - 21, 2022
      Earn an Earlier Registration Date

      All students have the opportunity to earn an earlier registration date for spring 2023, 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.

    • October 21, 2022
      DUE DATE: complete activities to earn an earlier registration date.

      Complete placement, submit the orientation eForm, 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 open in early December. 

    • October 28, 2022
      Registration Dates Posted

      Check My Registration Date to see your calculated registration date and ranking. If you think your registration date is wrong, let us know. Submit this eForm to appeal.

    Spring Semester 2023

    November 2022

    Spring Semester 2023

    December 2022

    Spring Semester 2023

    January 2023

    • January 3, 2023
      Cabrillo Opens to help you prepare for the start of the semester

      Start Now! Staff is standing by to help you apply, register and get ready for the start of classes. Connect with us:

    • January 16, 2023
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      Martin Luther King Jr. Day (observed)

    • January 17, 2023
      Bus Passes and Student Activity Cards Available

      Connect with the Welcome Center for details

    • January 30, 2023
      Spring Semester begins

      First day of classes. Connect with your instructor to learn more about class meeting details. Self-service Student Planning remains OPEN through February 1. Register, add to a waitlist or drop a class as needed on your own. No add authorizations required.

    Spring Semester 2023

    February 2023

    • February 2 -11, 2023
      Add|Drop period for full-term sections begins

      Self-service closes.

      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.

    • February 11, 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!)

      Please Note: for 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. For dates specific for your class, please connect with your instructor.

    • February 11, 2023
      DEADLINE: return parking permit for a refund

      Last day to return parking permits to receive a refund.

    • February 12, 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.

    • February 13, 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.

    • February 17 & 20
      Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

      17th-Lincoln's Birthday (observed) | 20th-Washington's Birthday (observed)

    Spring Semester 2023

    March 2023

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

      Cabrillo College will automatically transmit GPAs for students who have completed at least 16 transferable units at Cabrillo College to the California Student Aid Commission for Cal Grant.

    • March 27 - April 1, 2023
      Spring Break

      No classes, campus open, services open with modified hours.

    Spring Semester 2023

    April 2023

    • April 7, 2023
      DEADLINE: for spring graduates and transfer students to petition to graduate

      Petition to graduate by this date in order to have your Degree|Certificate conferred for spring 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 an invitation and RSVP information to participate in the Commencement Ceremony via email.

      4. mail your diploma to the address on file

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

      Watch this space for RSVP and additional Commencement Ceremony information.

    • April 20, 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.

    Spring Semester 2023

    May 2023

    • May 22 - 27, 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

    • May 26, 2023
      Graduation Commencement Ceremony

      Watch this space for all the details and information.

    • May 27, 2023
      Semester Ends|DEADLINE to request Pass|No-pass|CCPG funding still available
      • Last day to request Pass|No-pass option for a full-term section. See your instructor for more information and then submit this eForm. Please note: per California education code: the decision to choose Pass|No-pass is final and may not be changed after this deadline.

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

    • May 29, 2023
      Holiday | Campus Closed

      Memorial Day

    • May 30, 2023
      DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades
    • May 31, 2023
      Grades Available

      Memorial Day

    Spring Semester 2023

    June 2023