Cabrillo College
Located in Aptos and Watsonville
Offering ESL, GED preparation and Career Technical Education
Cabrillo is a dynamic, diverse and responsive community college dedicated to helping all students achieve their goals. At Cabrillo, you can study for a new career, enhance current job skills or prepare to transfer to a 4-year university.
About Cabrillo College
Location & Contact Information
Watsonville Campus
318 Union St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Programs Offered
Getting started with Cabrillo
Helpful information about taking classes with this provider
Noncredit Classes at Cabrillo
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Noncredit classes are tuition free, flexible, repeatable, build skills and may earn a certificate but not a college degree. Some career courses may have a fee.
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Most noncredit classes offer in-person registration
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Classes may be on-going or offer registration at the start of each session - for Fall registration happens in early August, Spring registration happens in January and Summer registration happens in May.
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Classes are offered in Aptos and Watsonville and online
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You can complete this noncredit application for help enrolling in noncredit classes
Credit Classes at Cabrillo
Fees:
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Cabrillo credit classes are $46 per unit plus student fees. Most classes are 3 units.
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Financial Aid is available to many students.
How to enroll:
Taking a class for credit is a two-part process:
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Apply to become a student using CCCApply
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Register for classes on the Cabrillo website using My Cabrillo
Apply:
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Applying online is free through OpenCCC
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There are 7 steps to apply. Please set aside time to work on the application.
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The steps include taking an assessment to help you decide which level class is best for you.
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After you apply you will receive a student ID sent to the email you used on the application. It can take 2-3 days to receive your Cabrillo student ID after completing OpenCCC Apply
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You do not need a social security number or diploma
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Not a US Citizen or Permanent resident? We support the Dream Act and have resources available for aspiring citizens (undocumented students) at the Dream Resource Center
Register:
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You will need a student ID to register
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Keep in mind you will need to pay for classes you register to take ($46 per unit, plus student fees)
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Financial aid is available. Check out Cabrillo's Financial Aid information.
Need help? Try the Welcome Center
If you need help registering visit or call the Welcome Centers. There are two locations:
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Aptos: Call (831) 479-6100 or visit Student Activities Center East (SAC East) Front Desk, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos CA
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Watsonville: Call (831) 786-4700 or visit Room A110, 318 Union Street, Watsonville CA