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Dates & Deadlines

Spring 2026

April 9, 2026 is the DEADLINE for Spring 2026 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.

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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 For example, enrollment fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by refund date.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.

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Spring Semester 2026

October 2025

  • October 1, 2025
    Spring 2026 Application Open

    Application for Spring 2026 admissions open. Apply to Cabrillo anytime on or after this date via CCCApply; allow 3 business days for processing to create your account.

  • October 1, 2025
    2025-2026 Financial Aid Applications Open

    2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) open. The priority deadline for submitting your financial aid application is March 3, 2026. Some types of funding are limited, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

    Please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office for more information.

  • October 1 - 17, 2025
    Earn an Earlier Registration Date

    All students have the opportunity to earn an earlier registration date for Spring 2026, by completing the following activities:

    New students:

    Continuing Students:

    • @ 15 units declare a major

    • maintain good academic standing

    Pro Tip: your registration will not be blocked if these activities are not completed; you will be assigned a later registration date.

  • October 17, 2025
    DUE DATE: complete activities to earn an earlier registration date.

    Complete placement, submit the orientation etrieve form, and plan some classes to earn an earlier registration date.

    Miss this date? Not a problem! You will not be blocked from registering. Keep going - your registration opens in early December.

    Pro Tip: If you applied to Cabrillo after October 17, 2025 you will be able to register during Open registration on December 3, 2025 and you will not be assigned a priority registration date.

  • October 24, 2025
    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.

Spring Semester 2026

November 2025

Spring Semester 2026

December 2025

  • December 2, 2025
    Registration Opens for Continuing Students, Continuing Students with 100+ units, and Dual Enrolled High School Students
  • December 3, 2025 - January 26, 2026
    Registration Remains Open

    Students who completed an application within the last year, but did not complete the priority registration tasks by October 17, 2025 can register for Spring classes in My Cabrillo and use Self Service Student Planning.

  • December 24, 2025- January 1, 2026
    Campus Closed for Winter Break

    Online Services Open 24/7

Spring Semester 2026

January 2026

  • January 5, 2026
    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 19, 2026
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day (observed)

  • January 20, 2026
    Bus Passes and Student Activity Cards Available

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

  • January 25, 2026
    Last day to register for full-term Spring 2026 courses using My Cabrillo Self Service Student Planning
  • January 26, 2026
    Spring Semester begins

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

  • January 26, 2026 - February 7, 2026
    Add|Drop period for full-term sections

    Students with an add authorization can continue registering for full-term courses.

    Need to add a course? Here's what you need to do:

    Need to drop a course?

    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.

    DEADLINE to request Pass|No-pass for short-term classes is the last day of instruction.

Spring Semester 2026

February 2026

  • February 7, 2026
    Add|Drop Period ends

    Last day to Add or Drop full-term classes in My Cabrillo via Self Service 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 via Self Service Student Planning. Speak with Instructor if you were unable to use you add authorization in Self Service Student Planning by this date.

    • 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.

    DEADLINE to request Pass|No-pass for short-term classes is the last day of instruction.

  • February 7, 2026
    DEADLINE: return parking permit for a refund

    Last day to return parking permits to receive a refund. For a refund return your physical parking permit to the Welcome Center in Aptos or the Watsonville Center by the end of business day.

  • February 8, 2026
    Withdrawal Deadline

    Last day to drop a full-term class in My Cabrillo via Self Service Student Planning without a "W" (W-Withdrawal) being notated on your academic record. Students are responsible for all charges.

  • February 9, 2026
    Census Deadline
    • Faculty: Are you new to this process and need help? Connect with your Division Office.

    • Students: Verify class registration, and ensure you appear on class rosters. If you are a Financial Aid recipient, awards will not be adjusted after this date.

    Important information

    • Financial Aid recipients who have dropped all classes on or before this date may be required to repay disbursed finds. Reach out to Financial Aid for more information.

    • Student or Instructor Drop from a class on Census results in “W” (W-Withdrawal) grade. Students are responsible for all charges.

  • February 13, 2026
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Lincoln's Birthday (observed)

  • February 16, 2026
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Washington's Birthday (observed)

Spring Semester 2026

March - April 2026

  • March 2, 2026
    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 23 - March 28, 2026
    Spring Break

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

  • March 31, 2026
    Holiday | Cabrillo College Closed

    Cesar Chavez Day (observed)

  • April 1, 2026
    Summer 2025 - Spring 2026 Schedule of Classes

    Class Schedules posted create your schedule and be ready to register on your registration date.

  • April 9, 2026
    DEADLINE: for spring graduates and transfer students to petition to graduate

    Petition to graduate by this date in order to have your Degree|Certificate conferred for spring graduation.

    Includes: Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) and Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) and Certificates.

    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 you an invitation and RSVP information to participate in the Commencement Ceremony via email.

    4. mail your diploma to the address on file

    Need to update your information? Complete a Student Change of Information etrieve form.

    Watch this space for RSVP and additional Commencement Ceremony information.

    Good News! Students who graduated in Summer 25, and Fall 25, or submitted a Spring/Summer 26 petition by the April 9th deadline are invited to participate in the graduation/transfer ceremony.

  • April 23, 2026
    Last day to drop a full-term section

    Last day to drop a full-term section in person or My Cabrillo via Self Service Student Planning to receive a "W" (W-Withdrawal) grade on your transcript. If you remain enrolled in a section after this date you will receive a letter grade.

Spring Semester 2026

May 2026

  • May 14, 2026
    Deadline to RSVP for Commencement Ceremony

    Watch this space for all the details and information.

  • May 18 - 23, 2026
    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 22, 2026
    Graduation Commencement Ceremony

    Watch this space for all the details and information.

  • May 23, 2026
    Last day to apply for the California College Promise Grant

    Still need to pay your fee? Last day to submit a California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG) application for Spring semester.

  • May 23, 2026
    Semester Ends|DEADLINE to request Pass|No-pass|CCPG funding still available
    • 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.

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

  • May 25, 2026
    Holiday | Campus Closed

    Memorial Day (observed)

  • May 28, 2026
    DEADLINE: Faculty to Submit Grades

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

  • May 29, 2026
    Grades Available

    Students can view grades in My Cabrillo.

  • May 29, 2026
    Pre-ordered Transcripts processed

    Pre-ordered transcripts will be processed and released. These pre-ordered transcripts will include Spring 2026 grades.

    You can order your transcripts today!

Spring Semester 2026

June 2026

  • June 12, 2026
    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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