1.16 Student Support Resources


Students smiling in the Math Learning Center during a tutoring session

Getting the right help when you need it

Learning is not a solitary experience — it's social! It's important to know when and where to reach out to others to get help. Fortunately, Cabrillo has many resources to assist you in being successful. 


Cabrillo Library

Visit us on campus during open hours Links to an external site. or use the Library website Links to an external site. to access online articles, eBooks, and streaming video 24/7. You can also access free online textbooks Links to an external site., and chat with a librarian Links to an external site.. Please watch one of the 1-minute overview videos below (either the English or Spanish version):


The HUB

The HUB Links to an external site. provides access to a fantastic array of services, including:

A student receiving tutoring in the HUB


Watsonville Integrated Learning Center (ILC)

The Watsonville ILC Links to an external site. offers bilingual tutoring, writing and math tutoring, workshops, peer tech coaches, and much more. Please watch the following 1-minute tour overview and visit their website for the most up-to-date details. 

Note: Click the CC button for captions. For Spanish subtitles, click the gear icon and then subtitles. A text transcript for the ILC video (in English/Spanish) Links to an external site. is also available.


STEM Center

The  STEM Center Links to an external site. was created to foster the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The STEM Center  is also home to MESA, the Physics Learning Center (PLC), and the CIS/Networking Labs. Visit their website for the most up-to-date information about services, tutoring, supplemental instruction sessions, study groups, and more.


Computer Technology Center (CTC)

The Computer Technology Center (CTC) Links to an external site. provides Canvas support and also offers tutors and other helpful staff people who can help troubleshoot all those strange computer or application oddities that are bound to happen. The CTC is available Monday-Saturday, and even offers evening support. Visit their website for the most up-to-date information about services.


More Support Services


What other services are available to me?

Free food, money to help during periods of financial distress, and many other programs/services are provided for students. If interested please visit the Welcome Center Links to an external site. website and the NEST (Nourishment & Essential Supports Team) Links to an external site. website.

The Cabrillo Emergency Text Alert Provider provides emergency preparedness alerts via text message. To sign up, text the word CABRILLO To: 79516; Respond with Y, and you're registered!  To unsubscribe, text STOP to 79516.


Photo credits: Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo

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