What is an open-entry class?
Open-entry classes are self-paced classes, without regular class meetings. You complete the work in the time that best fits your schedule during term. Classes may be added up to three-quarters of the way through a term, so students can get started and complete the classes at various times. You can work in our computer labs, at home, or in a combination of your choice. We have many hours of in-person and online support, so you can get help understanding the course materials.
We have some minimum submission deadlines throughout the session, to help students stay on track. You will need to attend a brief orientation before you get started. We will send out an email before the term begins, with all the information about the class and the orientation schedule below. We have available in-person orientations at both our Watsonville and Aptos computer labs (CTCs) and online orientations, via video conference. If you cannot attend one of the listed times, please let us know, so that we can set up a time that works for you!
Questions?
Come by the CTC Zoom Support link, when classes are in session, or contact us at cabt@cabrillo.edu. We are happy to help!
Spring 2026
Orientation Times
All keyboarding classes, CABT-110A, 110B, 110C, and/or 210/410, have the same orientation. You only need to attend one of these orientations for both/all of your keyboarding classes. You may join us in person in the Aptos CTC (1400 building), in the Watsonville CTC (A310) or via Zoom. Zoom orientations are held through the Computer Technology Center's Zoom Support link.
Full-Semester sections beginning January 26th:
Monday, January 26th: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)
Tuesday, January 27th: 10:00 - 11:00 am (Aptos or Zoom only)
Wednesday, January 28th: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Friday, January 30th: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Saturday, January 31st: 10:00 - 11:00 am (Watsonville or Zoom only)
Tuesday, February 3rd: 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)
Wednesday, February 4th: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, February 5th: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)
Saturday, February 7th: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Watsonville or Zoom only)
Late-Start sections beginning February 17th:
Tuesday, February 17th: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)
Wednesday, February 18th: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Late-Start sections beginning March 9th:
Monday, March 9th: 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)
Tuesday, March 10th: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)
Summer 2026
Orientation Times
All keyboarding classes, CABT-110A, 110B, 110C, and/or 210/410, have the same orientation.
Orientation times will be posted closer to the start of the term.