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STEM

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabrillo offers a variety of different STEM related clubs. The list of active clubs may change each semester. Check out the current list on the STEM Student Clubs webpage. You may also be interested in the Cabrillo Makerspace.

To stay on track with their academic goals, students should take math in their first year at the College. The math options vary depending on your major. Placement Services gives you general overview of completing the placement process selecting math and English courses. Placement for Mathematics provides details specifically about math courses. When deciding which math class to take, be sure to check with an academic counselor for specific guidance about which course is most appropriate for you.

If you want to refresh your math skills before taking more advanced math or stats we offer is MathPLUS, which is a FREE math preparation program designed to prepare students for their upcoming math courses.

  • The Dan Calugar Finance Scholarship is for junior, senior, or postgraduate students who are in a Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance major or degree program.

  • The Financial Futures Scholarship is for students with 3.5 GPA or higher majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Management, or other related programs.

  • The Extreme Terrain Scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems.

  • Learn more about and apply for Women in STEM Scholarships.

For even more information about scholarship opportunities across disciplines, check out the Financial Aid Office's scholarships webpage.