Internet Access/Hot Spots

On Campus

• Select the secure-hawknet network (this will save, meaning you won't have to enter your login again) or the hawknet network (you will have to enter your login every time you use this network)

• Login with your MyCabrillo/Canvas ID and password.

• Instructions on how to connect to Secure-Hawknet

Off Campus

• Any of these local libraries

• Abbot Square, Santa Cruz

• Louden Nelson Community Center, Santa Cruz

• Nueva Vista Community Resources, Santa Cruz

• Watsonville City Plaza, Watsonville

Hot Spots

Free Hot Spots: Santa Cruz & Watsonville Public Libraries

• Santa Cruz Public Library (3 week checkout)

• Watsonville Public Library (3 week checkout)

If you do not have a strong internet connection at home, here are a few alternatives for accessing WiFi:

Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone

Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit http://xfinity.com/wifi

Once at a hotspot, you should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.

College Buys -- California Connects Hotspot

CollegeBuys, powered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, offers discounts of up to 85% on a wide range of educational products. California Connects mobile internet is $19.99 per month, plus one-time hardware hotspot fees

Comcast Resources

Internet Essentials by Comcast is making affordable internet and low-cost computers available. See website for more information.