Tips for Starting the Quarter

Welcome to Spring Quarter!

Spring Classes Begin Wednesday, April 6

Classes are being held online and on campus. For this quarter, classes begin on Wednesday, instead of Monday. That means most online courses won't be available on the Canvas platform before Wednesday.

Student services are also available online and in-person, with appointments required for some on-campus services. Check the Quarter Guide and How to Reach Student Services for the latest updates, contact information and hours.

Please remember: If you are planning to be on campus – for a class, a meeting or any reason – you must

• Upload proof of your COVID-19 vaccination – if you didn't do this earlier in the year
• Separately, upload proof of your booster – a new requirement this spring
• Continue to wear a face mask on campus while indoors
• See deanza.edu/vax for detailed instructions

Important Reminders

• The Add and Drop process begins on Monday, April 4. That means you will need to follow the steps to add a class if you want to enroll in a class after Sunday, April 3.
• If you are planning to add a class, you must email the instructor to request an Add Code. (Walk-in adds are not allowed.) See below for more about adding classes.
• You must show vaccination proof before entering the Library or the RSS (Registration & Student Services) Building. See the Rules for Coming to Campus for details.

Tips for a Great Quarter

• Be sure to check the class listings and click the title of each course to read the footnotes for each class you are taking – or any class you are considering – to learn whether it has meetings scheduled for certain times.
• Check the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines to drop classes, receive a W or request Pass/No Pass.

Find more information below, including

• Zoom Spaces on Campus
• How to Add a Class
• Getting Books and Materials
• Online Assistance
• New Names for Ethnic Studies
• More Resources – Basic Needs, Student Email Accounts, Priority Enrollment and More 
• Financial Aid – Help Paying for College

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Need Room to Zoom? 

If you're thinking about adding a class, we've made it easier to take classes both online and on campus – with new designated spaces for logging in to Zoom on campus. You'll find power and Wi-Fi in these locations:

• Campus Center
• Advanced Technology Center
• Media and Learning Center

Additional spaces will be added soon. You'll find the locations on the Zoom Spaces Map.

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Adding Classes

You can find open classes in MyPortal by using the Open Classes Finder in the Student Registration app. The deadline to add a class is Saturday, April 16.

To Add Classes Before Monday, April 4

• Follow the Steps to Register

To Add Classes During the Add Period (April 4-16)

• Email the instructor to get an Add Code if space is available. (Walk-in adds are not allowed.) You'll find email addresses in the campus directory.
• Wait for the first day of the class to use the Add Code in MyPortal. (You won't be able to add the class until the first day it is scheduled to meet.)
• Log in to myportal.fhda.edu – on the first day that the class is scheduled to meet
  1. Open the Apps page and click on "Student Registration," then look under "Registration Tools" and select "Add or Drop Classes"
  2. Select the current term and campus, then click "Submit"
  3. Enter the 5-digit CRN for the class. (Don't use the Add Code yet.)
  4. Click on "Submit Changes" and a screen to enter the Add Code will pop up
  5. Follow the prompts from there
• Remember: You won’t be able to add on-campus classes until you submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. You can add online classes without proof of vaccination.

Payment Reminder

Payment is due in full at the time of registration and when adding subsequent classes. If you have a balance due you can pay online with a credit card or sign up for an interest-free installment plan.

• Registration holds will be placed on delinquent accounts.

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Order Books and Materials Online

You can order books, materials and computers from the Bookstore's new online store at deanzastore.com.

• Search the Bookstore site for course materials by class, or enter your CWID to see a list of your courses and required materials.
• You'll also find a Follett Bookstore tile in the Apps section of MyPortal that will take you to a personalized page, where you can review and purchase all course materials for your classes.
• During the checkout process, you can select “Financial Aid/Scholarship” as your payment method if you have an award that provides funds for these purchases. Follow the instructions to enter your CWID and select the available aid that you want to use.
• Use other awards FIRST, if available, BEFORE using these three in the order listed here: "California Promise," then "New Promise" – and always use Pell Grant funds LAST.

For more information, visit the Bookstore FAQs webpage.

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Online Assistance

We’ve made it easy to find answers and assistance!

• Click the "Ask Us" button on the college website to reach Chat Cat – for quick answers to frequently asked questions.
• Check the Video Help Series at deanza.edu/vhs-guide for quick video tutorials on applying for financial aid, completing assessment or other tasks.
• Visit the Student Resource Hub for Online Learning for tips on using Canvas, Zoom and other tools.
• New students can click the MyPath tile in the Student Apps section of MyPortal for instructions and tips on a variety of topics.

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New Names for Ethnic Studies Courses

Many courses that were previously labeled as “Intercultural Studies” are now offered through new departments. In addition to classes with the prefix ICS (Intercultural Studies), be sure to look for classes with these prefixes

• AFAM: African American Studies
• ASAM: Asian American and Asian Studies
• CETH: Comparative Ethnic Studies
• CHLX: Chicanx and Latinx Studies
• NAIS: Native American and Indigenous Studies

All courses offered through these departments will satisfy De Anza's ICS course requirement for an associate degree.

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More Resources

You'll find more information and useful links on the Student Information and Student Services webpages. Learn how to contact campus offices and programs by visiting the How to Reach Student Services page.

Basic Needs

• If you're struggling to meet basic needs such as food, housing or transportation, visit the Student Resources webpage.

Save Money on Books

• Save on books and materials by looking for the green "Zero-Cost" and "Low-Cost" symbols when you search the course listings. Learn more at deanza.edu/save-on-books

Student Email Accounts and Mobile App

• Want to get a student email account or the De Anza mobile app? Visit our Tech Tools webpage.

How to Get – and Keep – Priority Enrollment

• Priority enrollment helps you get your best registration date each quarter. See the complete list of steps to get priority enrollment.

Keeping Track of Your Progress

• Degree Works is designed to help you understand and meet the requirements for your major, degree or certificate, and create an educational plan. The program also helps track your courses, progress, grades, credits and GPA, and identify what you still need to take. Check out Degree Works in MyPortal

Text Messages

• De Anza College occasionally sends text messages to remind students about important deadlines or events. We won't try to sell you products or give your number to anyone other than a college representative for official purposes. You can opt out of receiving texts any time.

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Financial Aid: Help Paying for College

• The Financial Aid Office can help you secure loans, grants, fee waivers or scholarships for school. Find out if you're eligible and check out the online applications.