Cabrillo College

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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. Its motto is "concentus" (Lat. "harmony")

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, new parking structure, 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.

Cabrillo College John Hurd Enrollment Services Building.

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Brian King is the current Superintendent/President of Cabrillo College.
Renee Kilmer is the current Vice President of Instruction.
Sesario Escoto is the Dean of Student Services
Gabe Gutierrez is the Director of Student Activities
Cabrillo College is known for its strong music program.
Brendan Ayanbadejo, a linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the NFL, attended Cabrillo College.
Obafemi Ayanbadejo, a fullback for the 2000 NFL Super Bowl Winning Baltimore Ravens attended Cabrillo College.
Sherman Cocroft, a former defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs attended Cabrillo College.
Dwight Lowery, an All-America defensive back for the San José State University Spartans attended Cabrillo College.
Camryn Manheim, who most notably played Ellenor Frutt on TV's "The Practice" attended Cabrillo College.
The main quad features a statue in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.