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Dates & Deadlines

Spring 2027

April 8, 2027 is the DEADLINE for Spring 2027 Graduates & Transfer Students to petition to graduate
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Use the My Cabrillo Student Portal to get started on your Cabrillo journey!

  • 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.

Stay Ahead!

Prepare for critical deadlines to add, drop, petition to graduate and so much more!

Late start and short term classes:

  • Dates and Deadlines for all short-term 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 For example, enrollment fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by refund date.

  • Can't find what your looking for? Terms added to the document as it becomes available.

Spring Semester 2027

October 2025

  • October 1, 2025
    Spring 2027 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).

  • April 1, 2026
    Schedule of Classes posted

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

Spring Semester 2027

October 2026

  • October 16, 2026
    Due Date: Complete activities to earn an earlier registration date

    Students who either have an active student status or have a Spring 2027 application processed prior to October 16, 2026 and complete placement, submit the orientation etrieve form, and plan some classes to earn an earlier registration date.

    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: If you applied to Cabrillo after October 16, 2026 you will not need a priority register date and can register during Open Registration on or after Dec 3, 2026.

  • October 26, 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.

Spring Semester 2027

November 2026

Spring Semester 2027

December 2026

  • December 2, 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 October 16, 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 October 16, 2026.

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

  • December 3, 2026
    Open Registration Begins

    During Open Registration, all students who applied for Spring 2027 after October 16, 2026 can begin registering for open courses on December 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Self Service.

  • December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027
    Campus 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.

Spring Semester 2027

January 2027

  • January 1, 2027
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    New Year's Day (observed)

  • January 4, 2027
    Get ready for Spring semester

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

    Connect with us:

  • January 11, 2027
    Bus Passes and Student Activity Cards Available

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

  • January 18, 2027
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day (observed)

  • January 24, 2027
    Open Registration Ends

    Last day to register for full-term Spring 2027 courses using Self Service Student Planning.

  • January 25, 2027
    Spring Semester begins

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

  • January 25, 2027 - February 6, 2027
    Add|Drop period for full-term sections

    Registration remains OPEN for full term 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?

    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.

Spring Semester 2027

February 2027

  • February 6, 2027
    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.

  • February 7, 2027
    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 all the units.

  • February 8, 2027
    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.

  • February 8, 2027
    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.

  • February 12, 2027
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Lincoln's Birthday (observed)

  • February 15, 2027
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Washington's Birthday (observed)

Spring Semester 2027

March - April 2027

  • March 2, 2027
    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 22 - March 27, 2027
    Spring Break

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

  • March 31, 2027
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Cesar Chavez Day (observed)

  • April 1, 2027
    Summer 2027 - Spring 2028 Schedule of Classes posted

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

  • April 8, 2027
    DEADLINE: for spring graduates and transfer students to petition to graduate

    Petition to graduate for your AA or AS degree and/or certificates by this date in order have your degree|certificate conferred for Spring 2027 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 your RSVP information to participate in the Commencement Ceremony (held in Spring) via text and email

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

      2. Good News! Students who graduated in 2026 Summer or Fall, or submitted a 2027 Spring or Summer petition by the April 8, 2027 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 AR - Student Change of Information etrieve form.

  • TBD
    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 2027

May 2027

  • May 14, 2027
    Deadline to RSVP for Commencement Ceremony

    Watch this space for all the details and information.

  • May 17 - 22, 2027
    Final Exams

    The final for each class may be at a different time than your class meets. See the Final Examination Schedule for the date and time for each of your finals.

  • May 21, 2027
    Graduation Commencement Ceremony

    Watch this space for all the details and information.

  • May 22, 2027
    Semester Ends | CCPG funding still available

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

  • May 22, 2027
    Semester Ends | DEADLINE to request Pass | No-pass

    Last day for students to request the Pass|No Pass option, by submitting an etrieve Pass|No Pass Request form as established and published for the course section as outlined in Title 5. See your Instructor for more information.

  • May 26, 2027
    DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades

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

  • May 27, 2027
    Grades Available

    Check Self Service to view your grades.

  • May 28, 2027
    Transcripts Available for Release

    Pre-ordered transcripts will be processed and released. These pre-ordered transcripts will include Spring 2027 grades.
    You can order your transcripts today!

  • May 31, 2027
    Holiday | Campus Closed

    Memorial Day (observed)

Spring Semester 2027

June 2027

  • June 11, 2027
    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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