Presentation Topics
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General information
Admissions
Enrollment Steps
Transfer
Career Programs
Support Program
Financial Aid
De Anza Overview
• Founded in 1967
• More than 24,000 students/quarter
• Accredited by Western Association of
Schools and Colleges
• 80% Day, 20% Evening students
• Average Age of Students: 21
• Nearly half plan to receive AA/AS
Degree or Transfer
• Excellent Academic Programs, and
Support Services
What Is A Community College?
• Community colleges …
– Offer an affordable and accessible college
education
– Provide lower division preparation for transfer to
public and private universities
– Offer vocational & career programs
– 2 year public institution (109 statewide)
Who can attend a
Community College?
• Admission is open to anyone who obtains:
– a High school diploma or
– a General Education Diploma (GED) or HS Proficiency
– who is at least 18 years or older
• High school juniors and seniors with permission from
parents and school can take advantage of our
concurrent enrollment
Why Choose De Anza?
• Ranks at the top for combined UC/CSU
transfers
• More than 140 academic and career
programs
• High quality education at a low cost
• Outstanding student support programs
• Guaranteed admission to select
universities
• State-of-the-art equipment and facilities
• Over 50 different student clubs
• Vibrant student life and great diversity
Enrollment Steps for
New Students
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Apply
Take Placement Tests
Attend Orientation
Register for Classes
Pay Your Fees
Attend Classes
Step 1: Apply
• Use the online application at:
www.deanza.edu (Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link)
• You will receive a confirmation e-mail
• Your date to register will be posted after your
application has been processed
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Take Placement Tests
Attend Orientation
Register for Classes
Pay Your Fees
Attend Classes
Step 2: Take Placement Tests
• Take the Math and English Placement Tests at least two weeks
before your Counseling 100 class
• If you are planning on:
– Transferring or earning a degree/certificate
– Enrolling in basic English and Math
– Or are undecided about your education goal
• You can not fail! Test merely determines Math and English levels
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Take Placement Tests
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Attend Orientation
Register for Classes
Pay Your Fees
Attend Classes
Step 3: Attend Orientation
• Attend Counseling 100: Orientation to College
– Download registration form at:
www.deanza.edu/counseling/newstudents.html
• Benefits of attending Counseling 100:
– Valuable college and career information
– Early Registration, assistance in course selection
– Develop an Education Plan with a counselor
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Apply
Take Placement Tests
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Attend Orientation
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Register for Classes
Pay Your Fees
Attend Classes
Step 4: Register for Classes
• Register online at
www.deanza.edu/register/myinfo.html
• Get a Schedule of Classes online at
www.deanza.edu/schedule or from the bookstore
• Academic Calendar: www.deanza.edu/calendar
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Apply
Take Placement Tests
Attend Orientation
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Register for Classes
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Pay Your Fees
Attend Classes
Step 5: Pay your Fees
• Payment may be made online, by mail, our drop box,
or in person
• Pay your fees within 5 days after registration
• For financial assistance, contact Financial Aid at:
www.deanza.edu/financialaid
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Apply
Take Placement Tests
Attend Orientation
Register for Classes
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Pay Your Fees
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Attend Classes
Step 6: Attend Class
• You must be at the first class meeting!
• Drop classes in which you no longer wish to be
enrolled
• You will be charged for classes not dropped and may
receive a failing (F) grade
• Instructors have the option to drop you if you are
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Enrollment Steps -Summary
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Apply
Take Placement Tests
Attend Orientation
Register for Classes
Pay Your Fees
Attend Classes
Benefits of Attending
De Anza College
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Flexible class schedules
Small class sizes (average 35)
Great support programs
Options to Transfer or earn a career degree or certificate
Low Cost - $17 a unit
Institution
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De Anza College
CSU
UC
Private
Est. Annual Tuition & Fees
$855
$6,000
$10,00
$36,750
Transfer
• A wide variety of transferable courses offered to fulfill:
– General Education
– Major Preparation
• Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs)
visit: www.deanza.edu/transfer
• IGETC: for transfers to UC or CSU
• Counseling & academic advising support
• Transfer as a Junior to a 4 year institution
Degree and Certificate Program
• De Anza offers high demand career programs
leading to an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate
in Science (AS) degree.
– Associate Degree Programs: 60
• De Anza also provides certificates.
– Certificate Programs: 125
• Completion (4-11 quarter units)
• Achievement (12-26 quarter units)
• Proficiency (27+ quarter units)
Popular Majors
- Accounting
- Animation
- Automotive Technology
- Business
- Child Development
- Environmental Studies
- Film/Television
- Graphic & Interactive Design
- Health Technologies
- Intercultural Studies
- Manufacturing and CNC
- Medical Laboratory
- Nursing
- Paralegal Studies
- Photography
- Speech Communication
- Technical Writing
Support Programs and Services
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Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS)
Disability Support Services (DSS/EDC)
Financial Aid
Counseling/Advising
Puente
Student Success & Retention Services Center (SS&RSC)
Writing & Reading Center (WRC)
Tutorial/Skills Center
Transfer Center
Career Center
NASA/AMES Internship
Honors Program
Financial Aid is available
For low-income, middle-income, and upper-income students who qualify.
Grants: Pell Grant, ACG, SEOG, Cal Grant
Loans: Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, Book Loans, PLUS Loans
Work: Work-Study, part-time employment on campus
Fee Waiver: BOG Fee Waiver for California residents
We encourage all students to see if they qualify. Use the FAFSA
to apply for federal and state financial aid.
Apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov. The earlier the better!
Scholarships
• Over 500 students receive scholarships each year at De Anza.
• Scholarships are competitive, but open to a wide variety of students:
-first in family to attend college
-community service
-excellence in academics
-financial need
-pursuing a variety of majors including teaching, health careers,
environmental studies, technology, engineering and others
• Recycled Computer Scholarship – good quality computers donated from
local companies and refurbished for students to use in college.
• Look for scholarship announcements online in October.
• www.deanza.edu/financialaid/scholarship.html
Important Deadlines
• March 2nd … First Priority date for
FAFSA and Cal Grant
• September 2nd … Second date for
Cal Grant at Community Colleges
Important Sites & Contacts
• FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov
• PIN: www.pin.ed.gov
• De Anza College Financial Aid:
www.deanza.edu/financialaid OR Call: (408) 846-8718
• Scholarships: http://fastweb.com, www.petersons.com,
and www.deanza.edu/financialaid
• Federal Processor: www.studentaid.ed.gov
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OR Call: 800-4FEDAID
• IRS Phone Number: 800-829-1040
• Selective Service Registration: www.sss.gov
Thoughts & Tips
• Schedule a campus tour
• It is OK to be undecided
• Once you figure out what you want to do,
meet with a counselor to develop a PLAN
• You are an adult, so you are responsible for
your actions
• Get involved on campus, meet new
people…NETWORK and build relationships
• Remember that your goal is to better yourself
The End
Thank You
For more information
Visit our Web Site: www.deanza.edu