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Student Services

Our Programs and Services

Academic Counseling
Academic counselors guide you through academic planning, goal-setting, career exploration and transfer.
Accessibility Support Center (ASC)
The Accessibility Support Center (ASC) provides services, accommodations, and academic support for students with disabilities and learning differences at Cabrillo College.
Admissions and Records
From application to graduation, and everything in between, our Admissions and Records team is here to support you.
CalWORKs
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids is a state funded program that provides support to low-income individuals with dependent children who are receiving county assistance.
Cabrillo Advancement Program
The Cabrillo Advancement Program (CAP), designed to increase the academic success of low-income students now enrolled in local schools, awards college scholarships to sixth graders.
Career Services
Visit our Career Services page for information about career exploration, on- and off-campus jobs, internships, resume workshops and more.
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment enables students (K-12th grade) or adult students in a GED/Adult School high school completion program to take college courses. These courses can be available in person at both Cabrillo campuses, at a high school, and online.
Financial Aid
Find out more about the many ways to pay for college, including fee waivers, grants and scholarships.
Graduation and Transfer Ceremony
This annual event is hosted by the Dean of Students office in collaboration with Admissions & Records, Academic Counseling, Transfer, VP of Student Services Office, Presidents Office, and many other amazing programs.
International Student Programs
Thinking of studying in the Santa Cruz area? Cabrillo College is a great choice. Check out our programs for international students.
Learning Communities
Cabrillo College Learning Communities are cohort-based programs offering exciting experiences and vital holistic support to help you achieve your academic goals. While each program is unique, standard features include instructional and student support services, critical courses that meet program requirements, and referrals to campus resources to help you be successful—no need to go it alone. Find a community that works for you: Estrellas, Estrellas CSUMB, First Year Experience, Umoja, Puente, Puente MáS, Honors.
The Nest (Nourishment and Essential Supports Team)
Your one-stop shop for essential needs support in Aptos and Watsonville. Our mission is to ensure that every student facing essential needs challenges get the assistance they need to reach their goals at Cabrillo College.
Student Orientation
Completing orientation activities will help you get started at Cabrillo, clarify your path and get you one step closer to earning an earlier registration date.
Outreach and Recruitment
We are here to support incoming students with getting started! We host tours at both campuses, presentations about programs, and application workshops for prospective students/schools.
Placement Services
All students are eligible to take college level, degree-applicable, transfer level English, English as a Second Language (ESL) and mathematics courses right away. This will save you time and money. Assessment tests are NOT used for placement, you are not required to take any course below transfer level or any coarse you completed in high school.
Rising Scholars and Juvenile Justice Program
Providing support to justice-impacted students by providing student supports with the goal of removing barriers and building community with our students.
Student Health Services
The mission is to support your wellness. We provide in-person and virtual appointments when school is in session.
Student Life
Get involved! There's always something happening on campus - from sporting events and clubs to Student Senate meetings, arts and performance events, and much more.
Student Support Care Team (SSCT)
Cabrillo College utilizes a coordinated approach to student support and care, and behavioral intervention and threat assessment to address various support needs as well as concerning behaviors exhibited by students
Transfer Services
Cabrillo College is an excellent place to begin your academic journey! Courses taken here can meet the same requirements of colleges and universities throughout California and beyond! These pathways will help support many common journeys and remember, Academic Counselors are always happy to assist you with your individual transfer plans, no matter where you'd like to go.
Veterans, Foster Youth, DREAMERS, EOPS/CARE, and Cabrillo Rainbow Council
Visit our Division Office of Student Equity to get connected with our Veterans Information Center, Guardian Scholars program (Foster Youth), NextUP, Dream Resource Center, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), and Cabrillo Rainbow Council (Support and Celebration of our LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Community).
Watsonville Center
The Watsonville Center gives residents of Pajaro Valley the opportunity to pursue a college education close to home and work. We offer a full list of college transfer courses, non-credit courses in ESL and math, skills certificates, as well as specialized career offerings in EMT and Fire Technology, Construction Energy Management, and Early Childhood Education. We also offer the support services you need to be a successful student.
Our Student Services Leadership Team
Michelle Donohue
Dean of Student Services
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Devin Walker
Director of Student Success and Equity
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Eduardo Cervantes
Dean of Education Centers, Distance Education, and Dual Enrollment
(831) 786-4710
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Alta Cilicia Northcutt
Student Life, Umoja & Welcome Services, Director
(831) 477-3366
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David Castillo
Director of Admissions & Records
(831) 479-6213
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Eli Chance
Director, CalWORKs & Rising Scholars
(831) 477-3503
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Verónica León
EOPS/CARE/NEXT UP Director/Counselor
(831) 479-6531
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Gina Montoya-Westjohn
Director of Student Health Services, Registered Nurse, Compliance Coordinator
(831) 477-3698
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Olga Díaz
Watsonville Education Center Manager
(831) 786-4753
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Consuelo Mason
Director, College Readiness @ Dual Enrollment
(831) 786-4723
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Terri Owen
Senior Financial Support Specialist
(831) 477-5112
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