Presentation Topics• 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

• 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 • You will receive a confirmation e-mail• Your date to register will be posted after your

application has been processed

1. Apply2. Take Placement Tests3. Attend Orientation4. Register for Classes5. Pay Your Fees6. Attend Classes

(Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link)

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

1. Apply

2. Take Placement Tests3. Attend Orientation4. Register for Classes5. Pay Your Fees6. 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

1. Apply2. Take Placement Tests

3. Attend Orientation4. Register for Classes5. Pay Your Fees6. 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

1. Apply2. Take Placement Tests3. Attend Orientation

4. Register for Classes5. Pay Your Fees6. 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

1. Apply2. Take Placement Tests3. Attend Orientation4. Register for Classes

5. Pay Your Fees6. 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

absent or late 1. Apply

2. Take Placement Tests3. Attend Orientation4. Register for Classes5. Pay Your Fees

6. Attend Classes

Enrollment Steps -Summary

• Apply• Take Placement Tests• Attend Orientation• Register for Classes• Pay Your Fees• Attend Classes

Benefits of Attending De Anza College

• 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 Est. Annual Tuition & Fees– De Anza College $855– CSU $6,000– UC $10,00– Private $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 - Intercultural Studies- Animation - Manufacturing and CNC - Automotive Technology - Medical Laboratory- Business - Nursing- Child Development - Paralegal Studies - Environmental Studies - Photography- Film/Television - Speech Communication- Graphic & Interactive Design - Technical Writing - Health Technologies

Support Programs and Services• 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 availableFor 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• 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 informationVisit our Web Site: www.deanza.edu