Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs and Answers

• Who can attend De Anza College?

  Any student over 18 with or without a high school diploma may attend.

  Students under 18 and have passed a GED or California high school proficiency exam may attend as well

  High school juniors and seniors may attend. Please refer to the high school information page.

•  I am an international student, can I attend De Anza College?

   International students that wish to attend on an F1 visa must contact the International Students Program for specific application and admissions requirements.

•  How do I apply?

   If you are a new student, complete the online admissions application.

•  What if I do not have a Social Security Number?

   A social security number (SSN) is not required to apply. However, if you are applying for financial aid you will be required to submit a SSN. De Anza College is required to report all tuition payments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) every year. Students should update their student accounts with a SSN or taxpayer identification number (TIN) as soon as possible after applying. This will ensure that your tuition payments are accuratley reported every year to the IRS. 

•  What happens after I complete the application?

   After you have submitted your application, within one to two business days you should receive an email that contains your student identification number along with other general information.

•  Do I need to take an assessment exam?

   Although tests are not needed to be admitted, all new college students must take an assessment test in math, English, and/or science if they are planning to earn an AA/AS, certificates, and/or transfer. (International students are also required to complete assessment.) Test scores are used to see which class level is best for you.

•  How do I choose my classes?

   If you are a first time college student entering in the fall quarter, and/or planning to earn an A.A., certificate, or transfer please see Counseling to create an education plan.  Students who attend Counseling 50 during summer session may register before other new students, and will receive help choosing courses during orientation. If you do not attend Counseling 50, you will be able to register online on your registration date.
  
  If you want to know what classes you need to graduate or transfer, see a counselor/advisor in the Counseling Center.

•  How do I register for classes?

  On your registration date you will be able to register online. Choose your classes from the online schedule. Log into your student portal and add classes from the "Registration" tab.

•  Where are classes listed?

  Classes are listed in the schedule of classes. Choose the right term and search for classes by department.

•  Where is information about courses, majors and programs?

  You can find out more about De Anza degrees and certificates or review the De Anza College Catalog. Transfer students should check www. assist.org for appropriate transfer courses; a counselor/advisor can also help with this information.

•  How much do classes cost at De Anza?

  Student who are California residents are charged a per unit enrollment fee and miscellaneous fees. Other fees apply to nonresidents and international students. Please see the current fees listing. 

• When do I need to pay my fees?

  Payment in full is required at the time of registration and when adding subsequent classes. If student has a cumulative fee balance of $100 or more on the drop for nonpayment dates, all enrolled classed will be dropped due to nonpayment. Once dropped, students will need to re-register for the class with no guarantees that any preferred times and dates will be available. Students with any unpaid balances will have a registration hold and will be unable to register for future terms or receive a transcript until all fees are paid. 

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