Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is opening new doors into the local tech workforce with the Spring 2026 launch of its sixth IT Institute cohort—now officially embedded in the college’s new Information Technology (IT) Institute Pre-Apprentice Certificate of Achievement. To help prospective participants get started, we are hosting online information and registration meetings in December and January. These sessions […]

Cabrillo College welcomes Dr. Carlin Truong as its newly appointed director of choral and vocal studies. In a role that feels tailor-made for his inclusive, imaginative sensibility, Truong brings a global background and a passion for programming both the classical canon and unexpected repertoire. Truong is best known for cultivating concerts that put students at […]

Cabrillo College is asking Santa Cruz County residents to share their ideas for how the college can better serve local students and the broader community — a key step in shaping its next five-year strategic plan, “Cabrillo 2030.” Rooted in social justice, equity, and educational excellence, Cabrillo 2030 places students at the center of the […]

Cabrillo College will celebrate a major milestone this year as it honors 1,599 graduates at its 66th annual graduation and transfer ceremony — one of the largest in the college’s history. The graduation, set for Friday, May 30 2025 at Cabrillo’s Carl Conely Stadium in Aptos, also marks the first graduating class from Cabrillo’s Apprenticeship […]

Cabrillo College is thrilled to announce that its student-run literary magazine, Xinachtli Journal—also known as Journal X—has been awarded the prestigious ‘Superior’ rank in the 2024 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program. This recognition places Journal X among the best in the nation, celebrating the […]

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Delta High School will move from its current location on Cabrillo College’s lower campus to Building 500 on the upper campus. This transition, set to take place over the summer, will allow Delta students to attend classes in the newly renovated building starting in fall 2025. Approximately 65% of […]

Cabrillo Stage has solidified its reputation as a leader in regional theater with an extraordinary year, highlighted by the success of In the Heights. This dynamic production, celebrating community and resilience through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s electrifying score, has captivated audiences and secured a remarkable number of nominations in the BroadwayWorld Regional Awards. The production has earned […]

Cabrillo College is set to host its first-ever Mariachi Festival, inviting the community to immerse themselves in the vibrant sounds and colorful traditions of Mexico. Scheduled for June 9th at 2:00 PM in the picturesque Samper Recital Hall, this eagerly anticipated event promises an unforgettable celebration of mariachi music and culture. This year’s lineup includes: […]

The Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative, encompassing agencies from six counties across the state including Santa Cruz, has secured $18.1 million from the state’s Regional K-16 Education Facilities Grant Program that will bridge educational inequities and dismantle structural barriers along the education-to-employment continuum, according to a Cabrillo College release. This collaborative effort aims to create and […]

In the heart of California’s Central Coast, Cabrillo College is setting new standards in construction, energy management, and building inspection through its esteemed Construction & Energy Management (CEM) program. This program, renowned as one of the top three in the state, not only addresses the growing demand for skilled professionals but also contributes to resolving […]