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Welcome to the Watsonville Center!

We have what you need to succeed

Education is for everyone. You belong here!

The Watsonville Center gives residents of Pajaro Valley the opportunity to pursue a college education close to home and work. We offer a full list of college transfer courses, non-credit courses in ESL and math, skills certificates, as well as specialized career offerings in EMT and Fire Technology, Construction Energy Management, and Early Childhood Education. We also offer the support services you need to be a successful student.

Watsonville Student Services

Admissions and Records/ Financial Aid

Assistance with application and registration process, financial aid questions, and student parking permits.

Hours of operation Fall 2024

  • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    (Closed 1:00-2:00pm M-Th for lunch)

  • Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • A&R and Financial Aid will have extended times of the following days:

    • Friday (8/23/24), 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed 1:00 - 2:00 pm for lunch)

    • Monday - Thursday (8/26/24-8/29/24) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (closed 1:00 - 2:00 pm for lunch)

    • Friday (8/30/24), 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed 1:00 - 2:00 pm for lunch)

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Integrated Learning Center (ILC)

  • Free tutoring for Math, Writing, Chemistry, and other subjects

  • Calculator Loan Program

  • Library services, access to free printing

    Hours of operation Fall 2024

  • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

  • Fridays, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Saturdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Student Resource Center (SRC)

Access to academic and personal counseling services. Students can get their student activity cards and bus pass stickers, as well other support services.

Hours of operation Fall 2024

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Friday: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Academic Counseling Drop-in Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

  • Friday: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Watsonville Computer Technology Center (WCTC)

Free access to computers for college-related work.

  • Support and materials for classes in computer applications.

Hours of operation Fall 2024:

  • Monday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Wednesday, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

  • Thursday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Friday. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  • Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Solari Green Technology Center
Watsonville CAP Lounge
  • The Watsonville Career and Academic Pathways (CAP) Lounge is located on the first floor in building A

  • Students can connect with CAP Ambassadors, faculty, staff, and fellow students for academic resources in their field of interest

Rachel B. Mayo Leadership & Visión Scholarship

Cabrillo's only scholarship for students who have completed classes at the Watsonville Center. You can help support students by making a donation today.  

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