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Computer Applications and Business Technology

Open-Entry Courses

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!

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Fall

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.

Monday, August 26: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)

Tuesday, August 27: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 28: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Friday, August 30: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Saturday, August 31: 10:00 - 11:00 am (Watsonville or Zoom only)

Tuesday, September 3: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Wednesday, September 4: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Friday, September 6: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Saturday, September 7: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Watsonville or Zoom only)

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.

Monday, August 26: 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Aptos or Zoom only)

Tuesday, August 27: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Wednesday, August 28: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Friday, August 30: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Saturday, August 31: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Watsonville or Zoom only)

Tuesday, September 3: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, September 4: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Friday, September 6: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Saturday, September 7: 10:00 - 11:00 am (Watsonville or Zoom only)

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.

Tuesday, August 27: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, August 28: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Thursday, August 29: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, September 4: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Thursday, September 5: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

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.

Monday, August 26 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom only)

Wednesday, August 28: 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom only)

Tuesday, September 3: 1:00 - 2:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom only)

Thursday, September 5: 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom only)

Contact Instructors Jacqueline Ramos or Daniel de la Cruz if you need an individual orientation.

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.

Monday, August 26: 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom only)

Tuesday, August 27: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom only)

Tuesday, September 3: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom)

Wednesday, September 4: 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Watsonville and Zoom)

Contact Instructors Jacqueline Ramos or Daniel de la Cruz if you need an individual orientation.

Spring

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.

Orientation times will be posted closer to the start of the term.

Orientation times will be posted closer to the start of the term.

Orientation times will be posted closer to the start of the term.

Contact Instructors Daniel de la Cruz and Jacci Ramos if you need an individual orientation.