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Dates & Deadlines

Summer 2026

Stay Current

Plan 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.

Get Ahead!

  • 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.

  • Class Schedules are posted- create your schedule and be ready to register on your registration date.

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    • For example, enrollment fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by refund date.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

Dates and Deadlines Summer 2026

October 2025 - March 2026

  • October 1, 2025
    Summer 2026 Application Open

    Application for 2026-27 admissions open. Apply to Cabrillo anytime on or after this date; allow 3 to 5 business days for processing to create your account. If you do not receive a welcome email from Cabrillo College with your student ID number, email Admissions and Records (webreg@cabrillo.edu) with your confirmation number.

  • October 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
    Financial Aid Application Open

    The 2026-2027 Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.

    Priority Application Deadline: The priority deadline for submitting your financial aid application is March 2, 2026.

    Financial Aid Application Closes: 2026-2027 Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application window closes June 30, 2027.

    Please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office for more information.

    Pro Tip: Some types of funding are limited, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

  • October 1, 2025
    2026-2027 CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) is available

    Please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office for more information.

  • October 1, 2025
    Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens

    Application opens for the 2026-2027 Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • March 2, 2026
    Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Priority Application Deadline

    Last date for priority when completing the 2026-2027 Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • March 20, 2026
    Priority Registration Due Date: complete activities to earn an earlier registration date

    Students who either have an active student status or have a Summer 2026 application processed prior to March 20, 2026 and complete placement, submit the orientation etrieve form, and plan some classes will earn an earlier registration date.

    How does registration ranking work? Ranked priority groups receive specific registration windows. Priority group applicants who complete the activities listed above by March 20, 2026 will be eligible to register on their respective registration priority date.

    Pro Tip: If you applied to Cabrillo after March 20, 2026 you will not need a priority register date and can register during Open Registration on or after May 19, 2026.

Dates and Deadlines Summer 2026

April 2026

  • April 1, 2026
    Schedule of Classes posted

    Create your class schedule and be ready to register when your registration opens.

  • April 1, 2026
    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 etrieve form to appeal.

    How does registration ranking work? Ranked priority groups receive specific registration windows. Priority group applicants who complete the activities by the due date will be eligible for their respective registration priority date.

    Pro Tip: Only units completed at Cabrillo are used to calculate registration status.

  • April 9, 2026
    Deadline to Participate in Commencement Ceremony if you are applying for a Summer 2026 Graduation

    Petition to graduate for your AA or AS degree and/or certificates by this date in order to participate in the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

    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. send your RSVP information to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, if you petition to graduate on or prior to April 9, 2026

      1. Watch this space for RSVP and additional Commencement Ceremony information.

      2. Good News! Students who graduated in 2025 Summer or Fall, or submitted a 2026 Spring or Summer petition by the April 9th deadline are invited to participate in the graduation/transfer ceremony!

    4. mail your diploma to the address on file

      1. Need to update your information? Submit an A&R - Student Change of Information etrieve form.

  • April 10, 2026
    DEADLINE to appeal your calculated registration date

    If you think your registration date is wrong, let us know. Submit the appeal etrieve form by 5:00 PM.

  • April 21, 2026
    Registration Opens for Designated Students

    Students designated in these programs: ASC, CalWORKS, EOPS, Guardian Scholars, Puente & PuenteMáS, Rising Scholars, Student Parents, UMOJA, Veterans, and WIOA, who have completed placement, submitted the orientation etrieve form, and planned some courses by March 20, 2026.

  • April 22, 2026
    Registration Opens for Current Student Athletes & Student Senators

    Students designated in a collegiate athletic program (aka: student athletes) and current student senators who had completed placement, submitted the orientation etrieve form, and planned some courses by March 20, 2026.

  • April 27, 2026
    Registration Opens for Continuing Students with 30+ units

    Students with sophomore status who have completed placement, submitted the orientation etrieve form, and planned some courses by March 20, 2026.

    ProTip: only units completed at Cabrillo are used to calculate registration status.

Dates and Deadlines Summer 2026

May 2026

  • May 4, 2026
    Registration Opens for Continuing Students with 0-30 units

    Students with freshman status who have completed placement, submitted the orientation etrieve form, and planned some courses by March 20, 2026.

    ProTip: only units completed at Cabrillo are used to calculate registration status.

  • May 4, 2026
    2026 Primary Election

    Mail-in ballots: All active registered voters will automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot, which counties will begin mailing by May 4, 2026.

  • May 5, 2026 - June 2, 2026
    2026 Primary Election

    Ballot drop-off locations open. By this date, all counties shall open ballot drop‐off locations for vote‐by‐mail ballots. To find a location, please visit: https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/

  • May 11, 2026
    Registration Opens for New Students

    Students NEW to Cabrillo who have completed placement, submitted the orientation etrieve form, and planned some courses by March 20, 2026.

  • May 18, 2026
    Registration Opens for Continuing Students, Continuing Students with 100+ units, and K-12 & Adult Dual Enrollment Students

    Current students who have not completed placement, submitted the orientation etrieve form, and planned some courses by March 20, 2026.

    Current Students with more than 100 degree applicable units, except those students enrolled in designated high unit majors in the Cabrillo College catalog.

    Current K-12 & Adult Dual Enrollment Students who have completed placement, submitted the orientation etrieve form, and planned some courses by March 20, 2026.

    ProTip: only units completed at Cabrillo are used to calculate registration status.

  • May 18, 2026
    2026 Primary Election: Voter Registration Deadline

    Last day to register to vote for the primary election. To check your voter registration status, visit My Voter Status.

  • May 19, 2026
    Open Registration Begins

    During Open Registration, all students who applied for Summer 2026 after March 20, 2026 can begin registering for open courses on May 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Self Service.

  • May 23, 2026
    2026 Primary Election

    Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties

  • May 25, 2026
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Memorial Day (observed)

  • May 27, 2026
    Summer 2026 Bus Passes and Student Activity Cards available

    Connect with the Welcome Center in Aptos or Watsonville Center for details.

Open Registration

May 19, 2026 - June 8, 2026
Students who applied for Summer 2026 after March 20, 2026 can register for open courses in Self Service.
Dates and Deadlines Summer 2026

June 2026

  • June 2, 2026
    2026 Primary Election Day

    Election Day – Polls shall be open throughout the state from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • June 8, 2026
    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.

  • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
    Add|Drop period

    Registration remains OPEN for some courses if you have been granted an add authorization by the course instructor.

    Need to add a course? Here's what you need to do:

    Need to drop a course?

    Dates and Deadlines for all short-term classes: 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. DEADLINE to request Pass|No-pass for short-term classes is the last day of instruction.

  • 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
    Summer 2026 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:

    • Please connect with your instructor and review your course syllabus for detailed information about deadlines.

    • 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 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.

    Pro 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 last day to drop class
    DEADLINE: return parking permit for a refund

    Last day to drop sections to be eligible to return parking permits and receive a refund. For a refund return your physical parking permit to the Welcome Center in Aptos or the Watsonville Center.

  • Dates Vary Depending on Class Start Date
    Deadline to Withdraw with a "W"

    The last day to drop a course with a grade of "W" (W-Withdrawal) being notated on your academic record. Students are responsible for all charges.

    Review your course syllabus and Short-Term Section Registration for detailed information about withdraw deadlines.

  • June 9, 2026
    2026 Primary Election

    Vote-By-Mail Ballots returned by mail, in order to be counted, must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county elections office.

  • June 19, 2026
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Juneteenth Holiday (observed)

Dates and Deadlines Summer 2026

July 2026

  • July 3, 2026
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Independence Day (observed)

  • Dates Vary Depending on Class End Date
    DEADLINE: to request Pass | No-Pass varies

    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
    Final Grades Due

    Faculty is required to submit grades with in 3 business days of the last day of the section.

  • July 16, 2026
    DEADLINE: Graduation Summer 2026

    Petition to graduate for your AA or AS degree and/or certificates by this date in order have your degree|certificate conferred for Summer 2026 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. send you RSVP information to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, if you petition to graduate on or prior to April 9, 2026

      1. Watch this space for RSVP and additional Commencement Ceremony information.

      2. Good News! Students who graduated in Summer/Fall 2025, or submitted a Spring/Summer 2026 petition by the April 9th deadline are invited to participate in the graduation/transfer ceremony!

    4. mail your diploma to the address on file

Dates and Deadlines Summer 2026

August 2026

  • August 1, 2026
    End of Summer Session | CCPG funding still available

    Still need to pay your fees? Last day to submit a California College Promise Grant application for Summer Session.

  • August 5, 2026
    DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades for 8 week session courses

    Are you new to this process and need help? Connect with your Division Office.

  • August 6, 2026
    Grades Available

    View your grades in Self Service.

  • August 12, 2026
    Official Transcripts Available

    Pre-ordered transcripts will be processed and released. These pre-ordered transcripts will include Summer 2026 grades.

    You can order your transcripts today!

  • August 14, 2026
    Graduating Students External Transcript Deadline

    Deadline for students who have petitioned for a Degree/Certificate and are requesting for external coursework to be applied. 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

    Attn: A&R Evaluators

    6500 Soquel Dr

    Aptos, CA 95003

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