Your Guide to the Quarter

There's still time to apply for a Cal Grant. The deadline has been extended to Thursday, May 2, so students will have more time to complete the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline is being extended for this year only because of changes in the FAFSA process.

Under a temporary policy, students can park free on campus during the 2023-24 academic year, without purchasing a parking permit.

• Students should continue to park only in spaces designated for students.
• Visit the Parking Information website to learn more.

If you are struggling to meet basic needs – such as food, housing or other services – you can stop by the new Resource Hub in Room 143 of the Registration & Student Services (RSS) Building, down the hall from the Bookstore. They're open

• Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed from noon-1 p.m.)
• Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

You can also find assistance online at deanza.edu/resources

You can find helpful resources on campus and in the surrounding community by checking the new Resources for Student Parents webpage.

Visit the Student Tech Support webpage for assistance with using MyPortal, getting a student email account, borrowing a computer, printing on campus and more!

If you’re taking a mix of online and on-campus classes, you can count on having a place to Zoom on campus. We've designated several spaces on campus where you will find power outlets and a good Wi-Fi signal. Look for the Zoom Spaces sign or check the map to find a location that's convenient for you.

De Anza has extended the deadlines for requesting Pass/No Pass retroactively for certain quarters during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• You can request Pass/No Pass retroactively for classes taken in
  • Winter or spring of 2022
  • Winter, spring, summer or fall of 2021
  • Winter, spring, summer or fall of 2020
• Before choosing Pass/No Pass, there are some important things you should consider: For example, some transfer universities may not accept Pass grades for certain requirements. It's a good idea to meet with a counselor to discuss this and other options before selecting Pass/No Pass.
• To learn more about these important considerations and how to submit a request, visit our Pass/No Pass webpage.

The Board of Trustees for the Foothill-De Anza Community College District voted on April 3, 2023, to end the district's COVID-19 vaccination requirement, effective July 3, 2023, which means proof of vaccination is no longer required for students or employees.

The district is following current guidance from Santa Clara County and encourages everyone to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters if eligible.

Face masks may be required in some offices or by individual instructors in their classrooms.

• Your mask should cover your mouth AND nose at all times.
• See the Face Mask Information webpage for details and locations where you can get a free mask.

Visit the Student Health Services COVID-19 webpage for more information about where you can get free home-testing kits.

If you have COVID symptoms, a positive test result or close contact with someone who has COVID, check the Student Health Services COVID Protocols webpage to learn what you should do.

• Student Resource Hub: Visit this site for tips, guides and answers to your questions about using Canvas, Zoom and other online learning tools that your classes may be adopting.
• Staying Organized: This webpage has advice for planning and staying on top of your online coursework.
• Canvas Help: Need technical support with Canvas? This page has information on how to get help.
• More Student Resources: Visit this page for more links and tips.
• Get Ready for Online Learning: This  website has videos about getting "tech ready," managing your time, communicating with instructors and more.

• Many Library resources are available online. Visit the Library website to learn more.
• Need reference help? You can chat online with a librarian, during designated hours. Visit the Library website and look for the red button.

• Check out the options to borrow a computer on campus by visiting the Need a Computer webpage.
• If you need software or tech support, visit the Student Tech Support webpage at deanza.edu/students/tech-support
• All De Anza students can get free access to Microsoft 365 software, including Word, Excel and OneDrive for online storage. 

Get Microsoft 365

Tutoring and skills workshops are available via Zoom in many subjects.

• For Academic Skills, Listening and Speaking, Math and Science, Writing and Reading and General Subjects, visit the Student Success Center website.
• For tutoring help in Computer Information Systems (CIS) classes, visit the CIS tutoring webpage.

For tutoring after hours or on weekends: Visit the Student Success Center's Online Tutoring webpage for information about NetTutor via Canvas.

Students in the LEAD Learning Community put together a printable set of flyers with useful tips for studying online.

The guide includes advice for studying at home, creating online communities and self-care while sheltering at home.

• Download the LEAD Student Guide