MyPortal Messages to Students



Dec. 21-27, 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

MyPortal and Registration System Maintenance

MyPortal and the registration system will be going offline for maintenance every evening beginning on Friday, December 24. All systems should be fully restored by Monday, December 27 at 7:00 a.m.



Dec. 14, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022:

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

Take an Ethnic Studies Class This Winter!

Take Ethnic Studies! These classes satisfy De Anza’s ICS course requirement for an associate degree and are now offered through new departments. Be sure to look for classes with the prefix AFAM (African American Studies), ASAM (Asian American and Asian Studies), CETH (Comparative Ethnic Studies), CHLX (Chicanx and Latinx Studies) and NAIS (Native American and Indigenous Studies), in addition to the prefix ICS (Intercultural Studies).



Dec. 7-8, 2021

This message was posted at 4:20 p.m. on MyPortal for all De Anza students, replacing an earlier message about a Canvas outage.

Canvas Is Back Online

Canvas is back online. Some technical issues still being addressed. For questions about classes or finals, please contact your instructor.



Dec. 7, 2021 (removed later in the day)

This message was posted at 9:30 a.m. on MyPortal for all De Anza students. It was replaced at 4:20 p.m.

Canvas Is Temporarily Offline

Canvas is temporarily offline due to technical issues. Efforts are underway to resume service. Watch for updates or check here.



Dec. 1, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022 

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

Need Room to Zoom?

If you're taking a mix of online and on-campus classes – or are considering doing so for winter quarter – you can count on spaces to Zoom on campus. Use the Zoom Spaces map to see designated quiet spaces on campus with power and Wi-Fi. Look for more spaces to be added.



Nov. 4, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

Vax Proof Required to Register for On-Campus Classes in Winter Quarter

You should submit proof of your final vaccination for COVID-19 at least three days before you plan to register for any on-campus class this winter.

  • You will not be able to register for any on-campus classes until your vaccination record has been verified.
  • If you already submitted your record for fall quarter, you don't need to submit again for winter.

Learn more at deanza.edu/vax



Oct. 26-Nov. 14, 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

Winter Class Schedule Now Available

Registration for winter quarter begins soon. Check the course listings at deanza.edu/schedule and find your registration date in the Student Registration app on MyPortal: Look under “Registration Tools” for “Get Date to Register”



Oct. 25-27, 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

RSVP for "One Book" Author Event With Alicia Garza

Register now for the "One Book, One College" author event with Alicia Garza this Thursday, Oct. 28, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Oakland-born organizer and co-founder of the #BlackLivesMatter Global Network will speak about her book, "The Purpose of Power." For more information, visit deanza.edu/one-book



Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

Protect Yourself from Phishing and Online Scams

Follow these steps to avoid falling for phishing and online scams:

  • Never provide your personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn't expect.
  • Resist the pressure to act immediately.
  • Never pay someone who insists you pay by gift card or money transfer service. And never deposit a check and send money back to someone.
  • Do not click on any links if an email looks suspicious.
  • Stop and talk to someone you trust before you do anything else.


Sept. 20-Oct. 25, 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

Student Services Hours and Other Fall Quarter Resources

All student services will be available online; some will be offered in person during limited hours or by appointment. This info and more available at deanza.edu/online-fall.



Sept. 8- , 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

Take an Ethnic Studies Class This Fall!

Take Ethnic Studies! These classes satisfy De Anza’s ICS course requirement for an associate degree and are now offered through new departments. Be sure to look for classes with the prefix AFAM (African American Studies), ASAM (Asian American and Asian Studies), CETH (Comparative Ethnic Studies), CHLX (Chicanx and Latinx Studies) and NAIS (Native American and Indigenous Studies), in addition to the prefix ICS (Intercultural Studies).



Aug. 27-Oct. 11, 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Coming to Campus

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for coming to campus this fall. Face masks must be worn indoors. See all details here.



June 21-July 30, 2021

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students:

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Get vaccinated. See many convenient options.

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