Important dates, deadlines, and information

 

       November 16, 2016

 

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Fall 2016 Important Dates (pdf)
November 18 
Last day to withdraw from full-term classes with a "W" appearing on transcript
November 24-25 
Holiday - Thanksgiving - college closed
November 26-27 
College closed - no Saturday/Sunday classes
December 12-16 
Final exams
December 16 
Last day of instruction 
December 21- January 2 
Winter recess - college closed 


Check out the spring schedule at DVC on  Insite/WebAdvisor .  


New programs at DVC!
Learn about new programs, cohorts and learning communities at DVC by v isiting  New Programs at DVC!

Winter Festival hosted by ASDVC!
If you are interested in learning more about student clubs, join us at the Winter Festival on Wednesday, November 30th in the Commons. Lunch will be available in the Student Union Conference room. Contact the ASDVC Activities Executive Officer at  ASDVCact@dvc.edu .
 
DVC Scholarship Application is now open!
The online DVC Scholarship Application is now open! Apply for all DVC scholarships with a single application by visiting DVC scholarships. Awards range from $250 to $2,000 for continuing and transferring DVC students. Applications must be completed by February 16, 2017. For more information about the application process, please attend one of our upcoming application workshops
Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship
A $10,000 scholarship opportunity is available to minority transfer students within the Contra Costa Community College District. For more information, please visit Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship Fund. Applications must be submitted to the DVC Scholarship Office by February 3, 2017. For help with the application process, contact the Scholarships Office at 925-969-2094. 

Work Experience Education (WRKX)
Work Experience is an academic course that allows you to earn up to four units per semester (max 16 units) for your job or internship! Visit Work Experience for more information and to sign up for one of our upcoming orientations. 

Join CalWORKs!
Are you or your child receiving TANF/county cash aid? CalWORKs can help with books, supplies and parking. Stop by or contact the  CalWORKs Office   for more information about eligibility, services, and other programs. 
DVC's Assessment Center is open!
Knowing your appropriate placement in math and English or ESL will help you register for the classes that will be best for you. Assessments are offered on a regular basis, and appointments can be made online or in the Assessment Center. Please review the assessment policies before making an appointment. 


Interested in student government? 
Petition to become an ASDVC Board member for spring 2017. The petition process is open the first two weeks of each term. Find out more information at the Winter Festival. For more information, contact the ASDVC President at ASDVCpre@dvc.edu
 
Inter Club Council (ICC)
The ICC is recognized and funded by the Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC). Members of the council are elected representatives from various campus clubs and discuss upcoming events and ideas, vote on funding proposed events, and collaborate regarding student issues. 
ICC meetings are open to the public and are every Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Student Union Conference Room 204.  Learn more about student clubs and the Inter Club Council .

Attend a workshop and learn something new! 
Join us for our  Brown Bag Workshops . Workshops are held in the Student Union Conference Room on  Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m . Extra credit slips for attendance are available at the end of each workshop.

DVC Job Board
Check out the  DVC Job Board  to search for on- and off-campus jobs and internships as well as create professional  r é sum é s and e-portfolios. 


Financial aid announcements 
Get your financial aid faster - new funding options now available!
Sign up to receive your financial aid disbursement via direct deposit or CollegeCash card. If you do not select an option, a check will be mailed to you, which may take up to two weeks to receive. Learn more about these new funding options

2016-17 and 2017-18 FAFSA available now!  
To see if you qualify for financial aid for the 2016-17 academic year or to apply for aid next year,  visit www.fafsa.gov  and complete your application. Funds are available to help you pay course fees, books and supplies, transportation costs, and even rent! For more information visit  DVC Financial Aid .

2016-17 and 2017-18 California Dream Act application
Are you an AB-540 undocumented student? You may qualify for a tuition fee waiver for the next academic year. Complete your California Dream Act application today by visiting www.caldreamact.orgTo find additional resources, visit  DVC DREAMers .
 
Financial aid help in SSC Enrollment Lab
A financial aid representative will also be in the Enrollment Lab in the Student Services Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. to assist students with starting or correcting a FAFSA or California Dream Act application, creating an FSA ID, and checking financial aid status on WebAdvisor.

Career and Transfer Services announcements
Need assistance with your UC or CSU application? Need direction to get started on your Personal Insight Questions? Looking to TAG? We can help!
 
Career and Transfer Services will be hosting a series of workshops and labs for the fall semester. These workshops cover topics related to both career and transfer and are presented by our staff, counselors, and other student services departments. Please see our events calendar for specific dates and locations.  

ASDVC activity discount stickers
An optional  ASDVC activity and discount sticker  can be purchased at the Student Life Office, DVC Book Center or San Ramon Campus. Benefits include a five percent (5%) discount on textbooks and other items from the Book Center, free admission to DVC athletic events, and discounts from many off-campus businesses.

Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound programs at DVC
We are seeking paid and volunteer tutors for fall 2016 and spring 2017. Tutors will help middle and high school students at local schools or at DVC.

Educational Talent Search program:
Grade level: middle and high school students
Days and time: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Contact: Jackie Jones-Castellano at 
jjonesca@dvc.edu

Upward Bound program: 
Grade level: high school students
Location: Mt. Diablo High School and Ygnacio Valley High School
Days and time: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., and Saturday (at DVC), 12:30-2:30 p.m. 
Contact:  Ms. T. Gage at  tgage@dvc.edu

San Ramon Campus events and activities
 
Date Time Activity/Service Location
Monday, 
November 21
2 -  3:30 p.m.
UC application lab
E161
Tuesday, 
November 22
9 - 11:40 a.m. 
12 - 1:20 p.m.
UC Irvine rep, 20 minute drop-in appointments
Admissions Lobby
Wednesday, November 23
1 - 2 p.m.
CSU application workshop W135
Wednesday, 
November 23
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wellness Wednesday Admissions Lobby
Wednesday, 
November 23
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Financial Aid
Admissions Lobby
 

Low-cost, high-quality dental care
The DVC Dental Programs Teaching Clinic  offers a wonderful opportunity for members of the public to receive dental services provided by dental students. Fees in the clinic range from $10 (cleaning for a child 12 and under) to $55 for a deep cleaning for an adult. Regular maintenance cleanings for adults are $25. Radiographs (x-rays) range from $10 for check-up films, to $25 for a full set.

The clinic is in LHS-102. Please call 925-969-2692 to schedule an appointment for an initial evaluation to see if you qualify!

FREE Microsoft Office software for all DVC students!

DVC students gets Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus at no cost via the Microsoft Professional Plus Benefit program. Download the software NOW!


 

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Please be a good neighbor and consider our surrounding neighborhoods
Help us preserve DVC's excellent reputation by doing your part to be a good neighbor! We understand that our students sometimes have to park on neighborhood streets at the beginning of the semester when campus parking is harder to find. If you do park off-campus, please show respect for our neighbors by doing your part to keep their streets clean, quiet, and peaceful!
Policy on skateboarding, skating, and bicycling on campus
In accordance with V.C. 21113(f), the use of bicycles, motorized bicycles, electric bicycles, skateboards, electrically motorized boards, and roller skates on the DVC campus is strictly prohibited.

DVC recognizes that students, faculty, and staff use multiple means of transportation to come to campus. While honoring the importance of personal choice, the college must also consider the safety and well-being of the campus community and visitors, as well as the preservation of college property. In an effort to balance community safety and the ability to use these means of transportation to get to and from the college, DVC  has determined it necessary to do more to enforce the existing policy. Learn about enforcement of this policy


Safety message
The College District Police Department would like to provide Safety Tips to help you stay safe and keep your valuables from going missing.  Please visit the Police Services webpage for more important safety information


Smoking policy
Smoking at Diablo Valley College is restricted to parking lots at the Pleasant Hill Campus and student parking lots at the San Ramon Campus. 

State law prohibits smoking within 20 feet of all doorways and windows.
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