Smoothie Competition | CAU Student Life
2025-09-09 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
*For CAU Students only.

Chat with Alumni - Miquel Diaz | Graduate Services Events
2025-09-10 12:30 - 22:30 | California Aeronautical University – Bakersfield, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Join us! CAU is hosting an alumni presentation to give students an insight into a graduate’s journey to their aviation career.
Alumni Speaker: Miguel Diaz

Fresno Area College Night | Admissions Events
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Fresno Convention Center, 848 M Street, Snd Floor, Fresno, CA, 93721, United States

Open House - Ventura Country - Sep. 2025 | Admissions Events
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | CAU Ventura County, 1601 WEST 5TH STREET, OXNARD, CA, 93030, United States
Join Us To Find Out More About CAU And Get Started On Your Aviation Journey

Join us at California Aeronautical University’s Ventura County campus for an Open House event designed to give you a firsthand look at life as a CAU student. Located at Oxnard Airport, CAU offers a less congested, more efficient training environment than busier airports, with a realistic and convenient commute for students from the San Fernando Valley, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to launch your pilot career, Open House is a great opportunity to tour the campus, meet with admissions, and see how CAU Oxnard (opens in a new window) delivers a career-oriented, aviation-focused university experience—without the four-year delay or big-city distractions.
Open House Features:

Campus tour
See our fleet of aircraft
Speak with admissions
Ask questions about cost and financial aid
And more!

Schedule:

9:00a – 9:15a
Check-in

9:15a – 10:30a
Admissions presentation

10:30a – 10:45a
Q&A session

10:45a – 11:30a
Campus tour

11:30a – 12:00p
Closing Q&A session

RSVP Today

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Splash n' Dash | CAU Student Life
2025-09-13 12:00 | CA

Retro Karoake | CAU Student Life
2025-09-21 19:00 | CA

Aspiring Pilot Seminar - Salinas | Admissions Events
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Salinas Municipal Airport – Administrative Office, 342 Airport Boulevard, Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
Join California Aeronautical University as we host our Aspiring Pilot Seminar – Prepare for Takeoff. This will be a great first step for local aspiring aviators in understanding how to start a career as a pilot.
During our seminar, attendees will understand how flight training works, the role of an aviation university in their journey, and how to ask the right questions when researching
and comparing schools.
Plus, we’ll cover important topics like how financial aid works, FAA medical requirements, and how to choose the best flight plan for them.

Slime DIY Night | CAU Student Life
2025-10-08 20:30 | CA

AOPA Town Hall - CAU Bakersfield Campus | Community Events
2025-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join us for a special opportunity to meet AOPA’s new President, Darren Pleasance, as he shares his vision for the future of General Aviation and the exciting direction of AOPA’s mission to promote aviation and protect your freedom to fly.
Darren will discuss where he sees AOPA heading in the coming years, the challenges and opportunities facing the aviation community, and how AOPA is working to support pilots, airports, and the next generation of aviators.
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from AOPA leadership, connect with fellow aviators, ask questions, and learn more about the future of general aviation.
**For CAU Students Only**

Aspiring Pilot Seminar - San Diego | Admissions Events
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 | California Aeronautical University (CAU) – San Diego, 3794 John J Montgomery Dr., San Diego, CA, 92123, United States

SkyWest Airlines visits CAU San Diego | Graduate Services Events
2025-10-16 11:30 - 14:00 | California Aeronautical University (CAU) – San Diego, 3794 John J Montgomery Dr., San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
**CAU Students Only Event**
Representatives from SKYWEST AIRLINES will visit CAU to provide network opportunities and discuss their cadet program.
About SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines carrying more than 40 million passengers in 2022. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, our fleet of over 500 aircraft connects passengers to 244 destinations throughout North America.

Aviation Career Day - CAU Ventura County
2025-10-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Camarillo Airport, 79 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States

Pumpkin Patch | CAU Student Life
2025-10-17 17:30 | California Aeronautical University – Bakersfield, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States

[POSTPONED] CAU Open House - San Diego - Oct. 2025 | Admissions Events
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Open House Details:

Campus tour
See fleet of aircraft
Speak with admissions
Ask questions about cost and financial aid
And more!

Schedule:

9:00a – 9:15a
Check-in

9:15a – 10:30a
Admissions presentation

10:30a – 10:45a
Q&A session

10:45a – 11:30a
Campus tour

11:30a – 12:00p
Closing Q&A session

Airline Visit - Horizon Air | Graduate Services Events
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | California Aeronautical University – Bakersfield, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Representatives from Horizon Air will visit CAU to discuss employment opportunities for pilot and AMT students.
About Horizon Air
As the regional carrier of Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air maintains an operational fleet of 41 Embraer 175 jet aircraft and serves around 50 cities up and down the West Coast. The regional airline has a general office in Seattle and a primary maintenance base in Portland, Oregon.

Halloween Bash | CAU Student Life
2025-10-22 20:30 | CA

CAU Open House - Arizona - Oct. 2025 | Admissions Events
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | CAU Phoenix Campus, 4517 East Mallory Circle, Suite 115, Mesa, AZ, 85215, United States

CAU Alumni Visit – John Griffiths | Graduate Services Events
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:30 | California Aeronautical University – Bakersfield, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
One of our alumni, John Griffiths, will be visiting the CAU Bakersfield campus to give a presentation about his experiences with flight students. The presentation will take place on Friday, November 7 starting at 11am (PST) in Room 209 and on Teams.
John Griffiths has been working as a Boeing 737 Captain at Avelo Airlines. He will cover topics including:

Career walkthrough and lessons learned
Opportunities that arise when keeping your options open
Life at Avelo Airlines – E2 aircraft order, growth, and quality of life
Importance of networking in aviation
Building career opportunities through volunteering
Inside look: aviation scholarship review process and what committees seek
Open Q&A session
Bonus: Stop by the table to sign up for NGPA and learn more about professional aviation networks.

Alumni Visit
Friday, 11/7/25
Location: CAU Bakersfield Campus & Teams
11am – Presentation and Panel Discussion (Room 209 & Teams)
12pm – Porto’s Pastries and Q&A

CAU Open House - Main Campus - Nov. 2025 | Admissions Events
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | California Aeronautical University (CAU) – Main Campus, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Open House Features:

Campus tour
See fleet of aircraft
Visit student housing
Speak with admissions
Ask questions about cost and financial aid
And more!

Schedule:

8:30a – 9:00a
Check-in and light snacks

9:00a – 10:00a
Admissions presentation

10:00a – 10:15a
Q&A session

10:15a – 11:30a
Campus tour

11:30a – 12:00p
Closing Q&A session

United Airlines Visit - CAU Phoenix
2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 | CAU Phoenix Campus, 4517 East Mallory Circle, Suite 115, Mesa, AZ, 85215, United States
United will be visiting the CAU Phoenix campus on Monday, November 10 to provide a presentation for flight students. The event will take place at 4pm (MST) or 3pm (PST) for those joining on Teams from California.

United Visit-CAU Phoenix
Date: Monday, November 10
4pm (MST) – United Aviate Presentation (Phoenix FTC & Teams)
5pm (MST) – Dinner & Networking (provided by United)

CAU Alumni Visit – Gelsey Lozano | Graduate Services Events
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | California Aeronautical University – Bakersfield, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
One of our alumni, Gelsey Lozano, will be visiting the CAU Bakersfield campus to give a presentation about her experiences with flight students. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 12 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm in Room 209 and on Teams.
Gelsey has been working as a Corporate Pilot at The Wonderful Company. She will cover topics including:

Corporate Interview Process
Training
Day in the Life
And more

Alumni Visit
Friday, 11/7/25
Location: CAU Bakersfield Campus & Teams
11am – Presentation and Panel Discussion (Room 209 & Teams)
12pm – Porto’s Pastries and Q&A
Learn more about Gelsey’s pilot journey: https://calaero.edu/people/gelsey-lozano

CAU Open House - Ventura County - Nov. 2025 | Admissions Events
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | CA

High School Aviation STEM Symposium | Community Events
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-18 | CA
Meet CAU & Navispire at the 2025 AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium
Dates: November 16–18, 2025
Location: Indianapolis, IN
California Aeronautical University (CAU) along with our STEM-innovation initiative Navispire will be on the exhibit floor—and we want YOU to stop by and see what’s new. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school administrator, curriculum developer, or aviation enthusiast, we’ve designed experiences at our booths just for you.
What You’ll Discover
When you swing by CAU’s booth, you can:

Explore how CAU supports K–12 aviation and aerospace education through professional development and college credit opportunities

Learn about our continuing education offerings and how those can integrate with AOPA’s curriculum

Talk one-on-one with CAU leadership about strategies to connect high school aviation to degree-level planning and careers

Get answers to questions that your students might have: programs, career outcomes, funding college, student life, and “next steps”

At Navispire’s booth, you’ll see:

Our hands-on STEM kit & resource bundles built specifically to complement the AOPA High School aviation curriculum

Sample lesson modules, equipment, and plug-and-play materials you can take back to your classroom

Tips for simplifying STEM prep—so you can focus on teaching instead of sourcing materials

Insights into how Navispire was developed in partnership with CAU to empower teachers to bring aviation into STEM education in meaningful ways

Why Stop By?

Hands-on Power: See and touch the same kits and tools your students would use—no gimmicks

Tailored Advice: Get real, actionable ideas for your school’s context

Networking: Meet fellow educators, aviation professionals, and thought leaders

Exclusive Giveaways or Previews: We’ll have special offers, sneak peeks, or discounts for Symposium attendees

How to Find Us

Watch the exhibitor map when the symposium opens; CAU and Navispire booths will be side by side

We’ll be present whenever the Exhibit Hall is open (check the official schedule)

Keep an eye on our social media or website in the days ahead—we may offer booth-hour “mini session” announcements

A Final Spark
The AOPA STEM Symposium is much more than a conference—it’s a gathering of passionate educators, innovators, and aviation advocates reimagining how we teach STEM through flight, aerospace, and exploration.
Let CAU and Navispire show you how we can help turn curiosity into classroom success, and help your students take flight into STEM careers. We hope to see you in November—don’t miss your chance to stop by and be inspired.

[RESCHEDULED] Visit from Kern County Airport Director | Graduate Services Events
2025-11-19 10:30 | California Aeronautical University – Bakersfield, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
This event has been rescheduled to January 8th. Please see updated details at https://calaero.edu/event/visit-from-kern-county-airport-director-2/

SkyWest Airlines Visit - CAU Phoenix
2025-11-20 12:30 - 15:00 | CAU Phoenix Campus, 4517 East Mallory Circle, Suite 115, Mesa, AZ, 85215, United States
SkyWest Airlines will be visiting the CAU Phoenix campus on Thursday, November 20 to provide a Pilot Pathway Program Orientation and a Pilot Workshop on the topic of High Speed/High Altitude Aerodynamics. The event will take place from 11:30am to 2pm at the Phoenix campus and virtually via Teams. The flyer is attached – please feel free to post and distribute it to students.
11:30am to 12:15pm – Pilot Pathway Program Orientation – CAU Phoenix/Teams
12:15pm to 12:45pm – lunch provided by SkyWest
12:45pm to 2pm – Workshop, Topic: High Speed/High Altitude Aerodynamics

Aspiring Pilot Seminar - Virtual | Admissions Events
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Online

Interview Prep Workshop | Graduate Services Events
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | California Aeronautical University – Bakersfield, 1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Graduate Services will be hosting an Interview Prep Workshop focused on best practices for success. All CAU students are welcome to attend. The event will take place on Thursday, December 4 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Room 209 at the Bakersfield campus and virtually via Teams.
Interview Prep Workshop – CAU Bakersfield (Room 209 & Teams)
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm – Workshop Session: Best Practices for Success
3:45 pm to 4:00 pm – Q&A
Participants will be treated to cookies and coffee.

CAU Open House - San Diego - Dec. 2025 | Admissions Events
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Open House Details:

Campus tour
See fleet of aircraft
Speak with admissions
Ask questions about cost and financial aid
And more!

Schedule:

8:30a – 9:00a
Check-in

9:00a – 10:00a
Admissions presentation

10:00a – 10:15a
Q&A session

10:15a – 11:30a
Campus tour

11:30a – 12:00p
Closing Q&A session

11:30a – 12:00p
Closing Q&A session

CAU Open House - Arizona - Dec. 2025 | Admissions Events
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | CAU Phoenix Campus, 4517 East Mallory Circle, Suite 115, Mesa, AZ, 85215, United States

January Term Begins | Academic Calendar
2026-01-05 | CA
Term Start Date – Term End Date
Monday, January 5, 2026 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026
Module Start Date (MAS/AMT) – Module End Date
Monday, January 5, 2026 – Sunday, February 8, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
Monday, September 7, – 2026 Sunday, October 11, 2026
Monday, October 12, – 2026 Sunday, November 15, 2026
Monday, November 16, – 2026 Friday, December 18, 2026
STUDENT HOLIDAYS/FLIGHT OPERATIONS CLOSED

Monday, January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day
Monday, February 16, 2026 President’s Day
Friday – Sunday, April 3 – 5, 2026 Spring Break
Monday, May 25, 2026 Memorial Day
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Independence Day
Monday, September 7, 2026 Labor Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Veteran’s Day
Wednesday – Sunday, November 25 – 29, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday

ANNUAL CAMPUS CLOSURE
Saturday, December 19 – Sunday, January 3, 2027 Winter Break
