Become an expert student from the jump
Enrollement for FYE 2024 is closed, connect with Academic Counseling to build your schedule for spring 2025.
New students can join Cabrillo's First Year Experience in Fall 2025 for an easy transition into college.
Just a few of the perks of FYE:
Built-in connection to your major and Career and Academic Pathway
Guaranteed Fulltime Enrollment includes General Education requirements in English, math, and ethnic studies to complete your goal of an Associate Degree or transfer to a UC, CSU, or private university
Registration is done for you. You are registered in the FYE Cohort that matches your major. View the class schedules for each cohort
Open to all, priority given to students from local high schools with the goal of earning a degree or transferring to university
Dedicated Academic and Career Counseling and referrals to support services
Achieve academic success with built -in extra support for all math courses
Connect with like-minded students in your field
Enjoy an inclusive, safe learning environment
Access to workshops to learn what's needed to be successful student
Book grants for eligible students
Make friends at fun events
- First Year Experience
Connect with your Career and Academic Pathway (CAP). Select your cohort based on your major:
Watsonville | STEM: Agricultural Plant Sciences, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Horticulture, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Sustainability & Environmental Studies
Aptos | Entrepreneurship and Business: Accounting, Business, Computer Applications, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Construction Energy Management, Economics, Horticulture, Music Technology and Recording Arts, Wine Studies
Aptos | Global and Human Studies: Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Teacher Education, English, Geography, History, Human Services, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies