Become an expert student from the jump
New students can join Cabrillo's First Year Experience for an easy transition into college.
Connect with Academic Counseling to build your schedule for Fall 2026.
Just a few of the perks of FYE:
Built-in connection to your major and Career and Academic Pathway; connect with like-minded students in your field.
Guaranteed Fulltime Enrollment includes General Education requirements in English, Math, and Ethnic Studies to complete your goal of an Associate Degree or transfer to a UC, CSU, or private university
Open to all first year students, priority given to students from local high schools with the goal of earning a degree or transferring to university
Dedicated Academic and Career Counseling and referrals to support services
Achieve academic success with built -in extra support for all math courses
Enjoy an inclusive, safe learning environment
Access to workshops to learn what's needed to be successful student
Book grants for eligible students
Make friends at fun events
Select your cohort based on your major:
Aptos | Creative Arts and Design: Art History, Art Photography, Art Studio, Dance, Graphic Design, Music, Music Technology and Recording Arts, Theatre Arts
Aptos | Entrepreneurship and Business: Accounting, Business, Business Information Worker, Computer Applications and Business Technology, Construction Management, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Economics, Graphic Design, Horticulture: Agriculture Business, Music Technology and Recording Arts, Wine Studies
Aptos and Watsonville | Global and Human Studies: Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Teacher Education, English, Geography, History, Human Services, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies
Aptos and Watsonville | Health and Public Service: Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Fire Technology/Emergency Medical Technician, Health Science, Kinesiology, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Radiologic Technology
Aptos and Watsonville | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science: Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Horticulture: Agricultural Plant Sciences, Mathematics, Physics
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