Cabrillo College named after the explorer Juan Cabrillo, is a community college in Aptos, California. It is one of 109 public community colleges in the state of California. Aptos, California is approximately seven miles south of the city of Santa Cruz, California. This community college has an average enrollment of approximately 13,000 students. Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, in Portuguese João Rodrigues Cabrilho, (ca 1499–January 3, 1543) was an explorer noted for his exploration of the west coast of North America while sailing for Spain. ... In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a junior college, is an educational institution providing post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associates degrees. ... Aptos is a census-designated place located in Santa Cruz County, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... Location of Santa Cruz, California Downtown Santa Cruz, California Santa Cruz is the county seat of Santa Cruz County, California, United States. ...

Situated on the Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is one of the most highly regarded community colleges in the state for its success in the area of transfer and career education.

Classes are conveniently offered at several locations including the main campus in Aptos at 6500 Soquel Drive; the Cabrillo College Watsonville Center, located at 318 Union Street in downtown Watsonville; and at several locations in downtown Santa Cruz and in the San Lorenzo Valley.

Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities – the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University in the heart of Silicon Valley, and California State University at Monterey Bay. The college offers hundreds of courses leading to four-year degrees in many majors. The majority of all courses in the Cabrillo curriculum transfer to the University of California or the California State University systems.

Cabrillo’s career education is closely connected to the nearby Silicon Valley business environment as well as that of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Cabrillo College offers a variety of programs that lead to Skills Certificates, Certificates of Proficiency, and A.S. Degrees. In addition, Cabrillo College offers basic skills courses and courses for business, professional and personal development. A variety of not-for-credit classes are available on a fee basis through the Career Education and Economic Development Department.

Cabrillo focuses on student-centered learning and has a tradition of collegial, shared governance. Currently, facility planning and major construction is under way on campus for a new Student Services Complex, Arts Education facilities and a Health Care Education Center.

Cabrillo College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The college opened in 1959. In addition to its main campus, it includes the Watsonville Center which serves approximately 2,300 students. The mascot of Cabrillo College is the Seahawks. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Watsonville is a city located in Santa Cruz County, California. ...

Cabrillo College John Hurd Enrollment Services Building.

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Trivia

• Brian King is the current Superintendent/President of Cabrillo College.
• Renee Kilmer is the current Vice President of Instruction.
• Cabrillo College is known for its strong music program.
• Brendan Ayanbadejo, a linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the NFL, attended Cabrillo College.
• Camryn Manheim, who most notably played Ellenor Frutt on TV's "The Practice" attended Cabrillo College.

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External links

• Cabrillo College official website