Application

Application for entry into the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Semesters will open on February 1, 2027, and remain open until February 21, 2027.

Application Submission

The application form has been revised and must now be submitted ONLINE only, along with any required supporting documents. Applications and supporting documents are NOT to be sent by regular mail.

• Follow the directions in each category of the application for any required supporting documents. Points will not be awarded if the appropriate documentation is not submitted with the application.

• All supporting documents, with the exception of transcripts, are to be submitted only with the online application. See below for transcript submission requirements.

• If applicable, use the Language Verification Form as the supporting document for Item #8 of the application.

Transcript Information

As part of the application process, official transcripts showing completion of prerequisites at any college attended other than Cabrillo College must be submitted.

• You may also send transcripts showing completion of general education courses. These are not evaluated with the application, but will be required for review to graduate if you are accepted into the program.

• Transcripts may be submitted before the application window, and this is encouraged.

• If a relevant course was recently completed, make sure it appears on the transcript before you submit it to Cabrillo.

• Only official transcripts can be reviewed as part of a nursing application.

Option 1: Electronic Submission (Encouraged)

Your previous institution may send your transcripts electronically to Cabrillo's Admissions and Records through a third-party service (e.g., Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse).

If the service asks for an email address, use evaluator@cabrillo.edu.

Option 2: Hard Copy Submission

Mail one set of sealed, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (other than Cabrillo College) directly to:

Cabrillo College
ATTN: Admissions and Records
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003

• Students who attended Cabrillo College do not need to submit transcripts.

• Do not send unofficial transcripts, photocopies, or transcripts in opened envelopes.

AP Scores

If you are using your high school AP English score in place of English C1000 (formerly English 1A) you must submit official AP scores, not a high school transcript. A score of 3 or higher is required.

Order your official scores from the College Board and list Cabrillo College as the recipient. Scores are sent electronically from the College Board directly to Cabrillo's Admissions and Records.

Important – please note:

• Transcripts scanned and submitted with the online application will NOT be accepted. Follow the instructions above.

• Applicants who have previously applied do not need to re-submit transcripts unless additional coursework has been completed. If so, submit transcripts only for the new course(s).

• Transcripts must be received by the time the application cycle closes.

HESI A2 / TEAS Information

If you are selected to move to Phase 2, you will be invited to either:

• take the HESI A2 test at Cabrillo, or

• submit a transcript showing a minimum score of 75% on the HESI A2, or a minimum score of 62% on the TEAS, taken within the past two years.

We recommend that applicants with lower TEAS or HESI A2 scores retake the exam to earn the maximum points for Phase 2.

Cabrillo will use your highest HESI A2 or TEAS score within 2 years of application, regardless of how many times you have tested. This may not be the case for other nursing programs.

TEAS scores & points:

• 62-74.9 are awarded 10 points

• 75-84.9 are awarded 20 points

• 85-100 are awarded 30 points

HESI A2 scores & points:

• 75-79 are awarded 10 points

• 80-89 are awarded 20 points

• 90-100 are awarded 30 points