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Plan for Success
Use this list to stay on track with important dates and deadlines for the semester.
- Dates and Deadlines
- Dates and deadlines Fall 2021
- Dates and Deadlines Summer 2021
- Dates and Deadlines Spring 2021
Dates & Deadlines
- January 4, 2021Cabrillo Opens to help you prepare for spring semester
Staff is standing by to help you select and register for classes. Connect with us:
- January 18, 2021Holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Campus Closed
- January 24, 2021Self Service registration in Student Planning closes
Last day to register for a spring 2021 section in self-service Student Planning
- January 25, 2021Spring Semester begins
Connect with your instructor to learn more about class meeting details.
- January 25 to February 6, 2021Add|Drop period for full-term sections
Registration remains open for full term courses.
- To add a class section during the Add|Drop period, go to the first 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.
- February 6, 2021Add|Drop Period ends
Last day to Add or Drop full-term classes in Student Planning.
- 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!)
Please Note: for SHORT TERM CLASSES (less than 16 weeks in spring and fall): course fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by 10% of the class meetings.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. For dates specific for your class, please connect with your instructor.
- February 7, 2021Withdrawal Deadline
Last day to drop a full-term class without a "W" being notated on your academic record. You will still be charged for the all units.
- February 8, 2021Census Deadline
Financial Aid awards are not adjusted after this date. Critical for financial aid recipients who have dropped all classes on or before this date. See Financial Aid for more information about enrollment changes, overpayment and repayment .
- February 12, 2021Holiday
Lincoln's Birthday observed
Campus Closed
- February 15, 2021Holiday
Washington's Birthday observed
Campus Closed
- February 27, 2021DEADLINE: Last day to request Pass|No-pass option
Last day to request Pass|No-pass option for a full-term section. See your instructor for more information. Please note: per California education code: the decision to choose Pass|No-pass is final and may not be made, or changed, after this deadline.
- March 22 - March 27, 2021Spring Break
Classes not is session.
Services open, some with modified hours.
- April 9, 2021Deadline to Petition for Spring Degrees|Certificates
Petition to graduate by this date in order to have your degree|certificate conferred, to participate the graduation ceremony and to have your name printed in the Graduation Commencement Ceremony Program.
- April 16, 2021Final Deadline to Petition for Spring Degrees|Certificates
Petition to graduate by this date in order to have your degree|certificate conferred and to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Your name will not printed in the Graduation Commencement Ceremony Program.
- April 25, 2021Last day to drop from a full-term section
A grade of "W" will appear on your transcript.
- May 17 - 22, 2021Final Exam Week
Your final may be scheduled at a different time that your class meets. View the Finals Schedule to make sure you know where to be on which day.
- May 21, 2021Graduation
Congratulations Seahawks! Watch this space for more information on the commencement ceremony
- May 22, 2021Semester Ends
Still need to pay your fees? Last day to submit a California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG) application for Spring semester.
- May 25, 2021Spring Grades Available
Check student planning to view your grades.
- May 31, 2021Holiday
Memorial Day
Campus Closed