Cabrillo College Nursing Program: Requirements and Application Deadlines
Cabrillo College offers a comprehensive Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse. This four-semester program admits students each Fall and Spring semester. The curriculum combines experienced faculty, modern facilities, and a focus on real-world skills to meet the high demand for qualified healthcare professionals. Graduates can expect a median salary of around $95,084.
Allied Health Career Options at Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College provides various allied health career options, including Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, Medical Assisting, and Phlebotomy. Each program has specific application requirements, so it is important to visit the program pages for detailed information.
Key Dates and Deadlines
Staying on track with college responsibilities requires awareness of key dates and deadlines in the academic calendar. These include:
- Application and registration dates: The period during which you can apply to the college or register for classes.
- Add/drop deadlines: The last day to add or drop a class without incurring penalties.
- Financial aid deadlines: Important dates for submitting FAFSA or CADAA applications to qualify for financial support.
- Withdrawal deadlines: The final date to officially withdraw from a class and potentially receive a refund.
- Graduation petition deadlines: The timeframe for submitting paperwork to graduate in a specific term.
For late-start and short-term classes, dates and deadlines vary depending on the start date of the class. Enrollment fees are reversed only if you officially withdraw by the refund date.
General Admission Requirements
Cabrillo College has open enrollment. Generally, Cabrillo College accepts students without admissions tests or minimum admissions requirements. However, some programs, like Nursing and the Honors Transfer Program, have specific eligibility requirements. A physical home address in California is required to register for online classes, both credit and non-credit. Enrollment fees are determined by your residency status.
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Steps After Application Processing
After your application is processed and you receive your Cabrillo student ID number, you can log in to the student portal, MyCabrillo. To prepare for registration and potentially earn an earlier registration date, students should:
- Complete Placement
- Complete Orientation Activities
- Plan Classes in Self Service
These activities will help you select courses and register efficiently.
Nursing Program Prerequisites
Meeting the prerequisite criteria is essential for admission to the Cabrillo College Nursing Program.
- Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the program; in-process courses will not be considered.
- All science prerequisites (BIO 4, BIO 5, and BIO 6) must be completed within six years of application to the program.
- The Cabrillo College Nursing Program will accept the highest grade for all the Nursing science prerequisites, (Bio 4, Bio 5 and Bio 6) regardless of when they were taken, as long as the courses have been taken within 6 years of application to the program.
- The Cabrillo College Nursing Program will also accept the highest grade for ENGLC C1000(formerly ENGL 1A), regardless of when it was taken.
- Students wanting to repeat courses passed with a C or better at Cabrillo College, must file a petition to repeat and meet the repeatability criteria stated in the Cabrillo College catalog.
- All prerequisites and nursing courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.0 GPA) or better, except BIO 4, BIO5, and BIO 6. These courses must be completed with a combined GPA of 2.5 or better.
It is recommended that all general education requirements be completed before entering the program. Please refer to the Cabrillo College catalog for a list of these requirements.
Application Process
The Cabrillo nursing program uses a multi-criteria selection process. In addition to meeting the prerequisite criteria, points are awarded according to various components of education, experience, and background.
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The Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Application Cycle is NOW CLOSED.
The application for entry into the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semesters will open on February 2, 2026, and remain open until February 20, 2026. The application form is to be submitted ONLINE only with any required supporting documents. Points will not be awarded if the appropriate documentation is not submitted with the application. All supporting docs, with the exception of transcripts are to be submitted only with the online application.
Transcript Information
As part of the application process, official transcripts showing completion of prerequisites at any colleges attended other than Cabrillo College must be submitted. You may also choose to send transcripts showing completion of general education courses. Although general education courses are not evaluated with the application, if you are accepted in the program, these will be required for review to graduate.
Transcripts can be accepted prior to the application window and this is encouraged. If a relevant course is recently completed, please ensure this course is included on the transcript before submitting it to Cabrillo. Transcripts are not required for students who attended Cabrillo College. Do not send unofficial transcripts, photocopies, or transcripts with opened envelopes.
For electronic transcript submission-Your college may also electronically submit your transcripts to Cabrillo's Admissions and Records. (i.e. Parchment, National Student ClearingHouse, etc.) from your previous institution to Cabrillo. Transcripts scanned and submitted with the online application will NOT be accepted and must follow the instructions above.
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Applicants who have previously applied are not required to re-submit transcripts unless additional coursework has been completed. If you have completed additional coursework, submit the transcript only for the new course/courses. Transcripts must be received by the time the application cycle closes.
HESI A2/TEAS Information
If the applicant is selected to move to Phase 2, at that time the applicant will be invited to take the HESI A2 test at Cabrillo OR to submit a transcript showing a minimum score of 75% for the HESI, or a minimum score of 62% for the TEAS taken within two years. Cabrillo will use your highest TEAS score within 2 years of application regardless of the number of times you have tested.
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