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Dates & Deadlines

Fall 2024

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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 Ahead!

  • 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!

Late start and short term classes:

November 4, 2024 is the DEADLINE for Fall Graduates to petition to graduate.
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Dates and Deadlines Fall 2024

October 2023 - March 2024

  • October 1, 2023
    Fall Application Open

    Applications for fall admissions open and being accepted. 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 fall 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.

  • March 29, 2024
    Due Date: complete activities to earn an earlier registration date.

    The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 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.

Dates and Deadlines Fall 2024

April 2024

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May 2024

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June - July 2024

  • June 19, 2024
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Juneteenth

  • July 4, 2024
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Independence Day

Dates and Deadlines Fall 2024

August - September 2024

  • August 12, 2024
    Bus Passes and Student Activity Cards available

    Connect with the Welcome Center for details.

  • August 26, 2024
    Fall Semester begins

    First day of classes. Connect with your instructor to learn more about class meeting details.   

  • August 26, 2024 - September 7, 2024
    Add|Drop period for full-term sections begins

    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.

    Dates and Deadlines for all 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.

  • September 2, 2024
    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.

  • September 2, 2024
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Labor Day

  • September 7, 2024
    DEADLINE: return parking permit for a refund

    Last day to return parking permits to receive a refund.

  • September 7, 2024
    Add|Drop Period ends

    Last day to Add or Drop full-term classes in Self Service.

    • 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!)

    Dates and Deadlines for all 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.

  • September 8, 2024
    Withdrawal Deadline

    Last day to drop a full-term class in Self Service without a "W" being notated on your academic record. You will still be charged for the all units.

  • September 9, 2024
    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.

  • September 27, 2024
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Native American Day

Dates and Deadline Fall 2024

October 2024

  • October 7, 2024
    Election Key Date

    Santa Cruz County vote by Mail ballots mailed by the Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Office

  • October 21, 2024
    Election Key Date

    Last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024, General Election and get election materials mailed to you by the Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Office

  • October 26, 2024
    Election Key Date

    In-person voting locations open. Visit Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections for more information

  • October 31, 2024
    DEADLINE: Petition to Graduate For Fall

    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.

    Good News! Students who graduate in fall are welcome to participate in the 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony. Watch this space for RSVP and additional Commencement Ceremony information.

Dates and Deadline Fall 2024

November 2024

  • November 5, 2024
    Election Day

    Election Day. Visit Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections for more information on where to vote in person, locate a ballot drop box, or if you are planning on mailing in your ballot, it must be postmarked by Nov. 5. If you main it in after Nov. 1, you should go to a post office and request a hand postmark.

  • November 11, 2024
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Veterans Day

  • November 12, 2024
    Last day to drop a full-term section

    Last day to drop a full term section (75% date) in person or Self Service. 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.

  • November 28 - 29, 2024
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Thanksgiving

Dates and Deadline Fall 2024

December 2024 - January 2025

  • December 9 - 14, 2024
    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

  • December 14, 2024
    Semester Ends|DEADLINE to request Pass|No-pass
  • December 18, 2024
    DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades
  • December 19, 2024
    Grades Available

    Check student planning to view your grades.

  • December 23, 2024
    Transcripts Available for Release

    Transcripts will be available for release and they will include any course(s) for the 2024 Fall term.

    Order your transcripts

  • December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025
    Cabrillo College Closed for Winter Break

    Online Services Open 24/7

    Application, registration in Self-Service Student Planning and all other online services, like Placement and Ordering Transcripts are open.

  • January 3, 2025
    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, external institutions (high school, military, or other college/university institutions). Official transcripts not received by this deadline will be moved a semester or declined for graduation.

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

    Cabrillo College

    6500 Soquel Dr

    Aptos, CA 95003

    Attn: A&R Evaluators

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