Guide to Fall Quarter

 Fall Classes Begin Sept. 21

• Most classes will be online; check the class schedule for details
• Campus will be closed, with a few exceptions
• Bookmark this webpage and check back regularly for important updates

What's On This Webpage?

• Online learning resources for students 
  – including video tips for online learning success
• Online teaching resources for instructors
• Student services and support
• Additional assistance and resources
• Messages to the De Anza community

• Computers and Tech Products

  Technology Discounts: 

  • CollegeBuys offers student discounts on computers, software and other tech products through its online store. 
  • If you have a De Anza student email account, you also get free access to Microsoft's Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other online software

   

  Can't Afford a Computer? We'll try to help. If you'd like to be considered for one of the following options, send an email request to Lisa Mandy, director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, at mandylisa@deanza.edu. Be sure to include your name and CWID.

  • If you're in the De Anza College Promise program, you can use your Bookstore voucher to purchase a device. The Financial Aid office can increase the amount of your voucher up to $500 to help cover the purchase cost. 
  • If you aren’t in the De Anza College Promise program, the Financial Aid office can check to see if you’re eligible for other aid or an emergency cash grant to help cover the cost of purchasing a device from the Bookstore. 

• Food and Financial Assistance

  Mobile Food Pantry: The mobile pantry from West Valley Community Services is continuing to visit Parking Lot C from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, while the De Anza Food Pantry is temporarily closed.

  More Food Resources: You’ll find a list of other local food programs on our Resources for Basic Needs webpage.

  Emergency Cash Assistance: Donated funds are available for limited cash grants to assist De Anza students who are struggling with an urgent expense. Learn more about these emergency funds at deanza.edu/resources

• Health Services

  Health Services: Current students can visit the Health Services virtual clinic for services. The virtual clinic uses online video that is HIPAA-compliant for privacy and security, so students can talk with a health care provider about issues including women’s health, birth control, community resources and referrals. To schedule an appointment, send an email to dahealthclerk@deanza.edu.  

  • You can also visit Wellness Central, an online resource for students.
  • Note: If you have coronavirus symptoms – which may include a combination of fever, cough, difficulty breathing, headache, chills and loss of taste or smell –  stay home and call your primary doctor, health care provider's nurse hotline, or Valley Medical Center at 408.885.5000.
  • For more health information related to the coronavirus, visit our Health Services COVID-19 Information webpage.

• Internet Access

  Comcast Xfinity: Comcast is offering free or lower-cost internet service through its Internet Essentials program for low-income households. Generally, you can qualify if you are receiving SNAP, SSI, WIC or other forms of income assistance. Visit internetessentials.com/covid19 for more information.

  Wi-Fi Hotspots: Comcast also says it has made its network of Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots free for all users. (Look for "xfinitywifi" nodes or check the list at wifi.xfinity.com.)

  Charter Spectrum: Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum internet service in some areas, is also offering free internet and Wi-Fi access, for two months, for households with students in college or grades K-12. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395.

  Other providers of wireless or internet service have agreed to waive data limits or late fees. Check with your service to confirm details.

• Tutoring/Student Success Center

  De Anza's Student Success Center (SSC) is offering remote tutoring this summer.

  Visit the SSC homepage and click on the yellow link to enroll in the SSC Resources program on Canvas. Then click on "Modules" and select the SSC area for your course.

  If you’d like to speak with someone about motivation and organization strategies for online classes,we encourage you to talk with a peer tutor or SSC staff member. Let’s support each other!

  For tutoring after hours or on weekends: Visit the SSC's Online Tutoring webpage for information about NetTutor via Canvas or Smarthinking via MyPortal.