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Fall Semester Starts August 25, 2025

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Recently Applied and Continuing Students

Registration Open 24/7

You are a NEW student if you've recently applied but not yet registered for classes.
You are a Continuing Student if you are currently enrolled or have taken classes in the last year.

Use your 7-digit Cabrillo Student ID# to register for classes in Student Planning. Learn how to use Student Planning.

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New, Returning and Transfer Students

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Never applied before?
Been more than a year since you last took a class?
Transferring from another college?
Dual Enrolled High School student?

To register, you first need to submit an application. Allow 3 days for processing. Your Cabrillo Student ID# will be emailed to you from webreg@cabrillo.edu

All Students Welcome

Everyone is Accepted

Finished with High School

If you have finished high school, are about to finish high school, completed a GED or high school equivalency program, you need to apply to Cabrillo as a NEW student before you can register for classes.

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Returning Cabrillo Student

If its been over a year since you've taken classes at Cabrillo, you're a Returning Student. You'll need to apply to activate your account before you can register for classes.

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Transfer from Another College

If you have completed classes at a college or university other than Cabrillo then you are a Transfer Student. You need to apply to Cabrillo before you can register for classes.

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High School Student

If you'll be in grades 7-12 in the next semester and want to take classes at Cabrillo, you can! You'll be a Dual Enrolled student. You need to apply to Cabrillo every semester before you can register for classes.

Learn More about Dual Enrollment

English Language Learner, Personal Enrichment, Professional Development

Cabrillo has classes for all levels of English. Most are FREE! If you want to take classes for personal enrichment or professional development and haven't taken any classes within the last year, you need to apply to Cabrillo before you can register for classes.

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International Student

If you're a resident from a country other than the United States and coming into the US on an F-1 Visa, you need to apply as an International Student before you can register for classes.

I've applied, what's next?

With your Student ID# you can:

Log into MyCabrillo Portal

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Start here to keep organized

Log into MyCabrillo to view enrollment tasks, your class schdule, your fees and so much more!

Apply for Financial Aid

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You may be eligible to attend Cabrillo for FREE

Submit your Financial Aid application to find out how much you aid you could receive

Complete Placement

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Use the Guided Placement Process to select the best English, English as a Second Language and math courses for your educational goals

Once completed, no need to repeat

Complete Orientation

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Are you learning about Cabrillo? Tell us what you've done to complete orientation!

Once completed, no need to repeat

Plan & Register

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Use Student Planning to start your Education Plan

Registration Open 24/7

Get Help Choosing Classes

Get started on your path

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Use our Career Coach to explore Cabrillo's majors and programs; gives you guidance to help connect majors to careers and wages.

This Quick Tool can help select a major

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Take a deep dive into Career Exploration. Learn how to connect your career passions to a major.

Start your dream career at Cabrillo

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Prepare to transfer| Study for a career| Build jobs skills.

From Dual Enrollment to Distance Ed, Cabrillo has classes for you!

Career & Academic Pathways

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Meet like minded students

Use a Program Map for your major to help you plan your courses

Connect with a Counselor

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Meet with an Academic Counselor to see all the classes you need to take to reach your goals

Develop your Academic and Career Plan

Get Help Choosing Classes

Know What's Coming

Be Informed and Prepared

View Dates & Deadlines

Get Ready with These Services

Find out how to pay for college. Don't let money get in the way of your dreams.

Be ready on the first day of class. Buy your books and supplies now.

Placement Services

Select the best English and math course for you and your educational goals.

MyCabrillo Log In Help

Need help logging into MyCabrillo? Our Computer Technology Center is happy to help.

Academic Counseling

We can help you select your major, select your classes and reach your academic and career goals

Submit Transcripts

Find out how your completed course work can be integrated into your Cabrillo plan.

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Student Health Services

Offering services for your overall health

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COVID-19 Vaccination Strongly Encouraged

Visit Student Health Services to:

learn about vaccine options
make a appointment to get vaccinated

Covid 19 vaccination information