The Estrellas program is a two semester program for freshmen Cabrillo students. Through Estrellas new students are learning college skills, builing a classroom community & reciving guided support durring their first year. Estrellas is open to freshmen students who plan on transfering, getting their Associates Degree or want to complet a CTE program. Whatever your pathway the Estrellas program is here to guide you!
Estrellas includes
Guaranteed enrollment in Estrellas English 1A+, Library 10 & CG 51 for fall.
Education planning.
Assistance with choosing additional classes & registration.
Support from an academic advisor to help students stay on track!
1 day orienation for new Cabrillo students.
Classes are offered at the Aptos & Watsonville campus for fall 2022!
- Learning Communities Center
- Estrellas
Estrellas courses
All Estrellas students register for the courses listed below. Speicific sections of theses courses are for Estrellas students only. Estrellas counselor will work with students to plan additional courses if needed.
Fall 2022-7 units
English 1A/English 101A: Focus on cuture, society and social justice.
CG 51: Teaches tools for academic and life sucess including college expectations, resources, facilities, requirements, and educational planning.
Library 10: Teaches information literacy and critical thinking skills and strategies (required with all English 1A enrollment)
Spring 2023-3 units
English 2 or English 2MC
Intersted in joining Estrellas?
Requirements to join Estrellas
Commit to taking the Estrellas program classes in fall & spring.
Have an intrest in taking English 1A/English 2 with a focus on ethnic studies, society and social justice.
Apply to the program & attend the new student orientation