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       March 15, 2017

 

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Spring 2017 Important Dates (pdf)
April 3-9

Spring recess - no classes in session - no Saturday or Sunday classes
April 15
Last day to file for fall 2017 graduation with the early registration option
April 28

Last day to withdraw from full-term classes with a "W" appearing on  transcript 
May 19
Last day of classes
May 20-26
Final exams
May 26
Last day of instruction
May 26
Graduation
May 29
Holiday - Memorial Day - college closed


Check out the late-start classes offered at DVC!

Counseling Services at DVC
Achieving success begins with a plan! Now is a great time to meet with a counselor to plan for the upcoming summer and fall terms. When you make an education plan with a counselor, you create a road map of classes to take each semester. This roadmap prevents you from taking unnecessary courses and can help you save time and money. 

Schedule an appointment online  or at the Counseling Services front desk in the Student Services Building. New counseling appointments are released every Monday, so go online or drop by to make an appointment! Appointments fill up fast so schedule yours as soon as possible! 

Senator Kevin de Leon to visit DVC
DVC is pleased to host special guest California State Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon.  Senator de Leon will speak about his  "California Values Act" - SB 54: to prevent the use of state and local resources for federal immigration enforcement actions that will separate families and hurt the state's economy. Join us on  Thursday, March 16 from  4 - 5 p.m. in the Main Street Bistro. 

If you are unable to join us, please visit the live stream.



Marijuana policy at DVC
Recreational marijuana is legal in California, but it is still prohibited on all Contra Costa Community College District property, colleges and campuses. Please learn more about our policy

DVC's online job board
DVC Career Services uses College Central Network for all online job, internship and volunteer opportunities. Check out this interactive tool that connects local employers with prospective job and internship candidates. Opportunities are from local employers who are looking for DVC students. They understand that you may not be looking for full-time employment and are usually still in pursuit of your educational goals.


DVC Summer Job and Internship Fair
Mark your calendars for the DVC Summer Job and Internship Fair on  Tuesday, March 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m at the San Ramon Campus and  Thursday, March 23, 10 a.m. - 1p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Campus.

View of list of attending employers

Meet the Author Series
Unflattening: A New Vision of Educational Transformation
Tuesday, March 28, 2-3 p.m., Diablo Room

Nick Sousanis, author of Unflattening, will discuss his award-winning "comic book" dissertation, and inspire the entire DVC community to think three-dimensionally about education as a practice and institution.

This event is FREE and open to all members of the DVC community!

Learn more about the Meet the Author Series
Get Priority Registration!
It is time to get your enrollment priority! Rev Your Reg workshops are all-in-one sessions that get you through the steps to obtain a priority registration date.
 
Guided by DVC student ambassadors, you will learn about the free student services available to you, learn how to use the InSite Portal and access your student email, complete your English or ESL assessment, and get started with the student planning tool.
 
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Pleasant Hill Campus Assessment Center, SSC-140. Call 925-969-2542 for more information, or  register online.

Tutors wanted for spring and summer 2017
The Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound programs are seeking paid and volunteer tutors to work with middle and high school students in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. 

Educational Talent Search Program
Grade Level: Middle and High School students
Days and Time: Tuesday and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Upward Bound Program
Grade Level: High School students
Where/when: Mt. Diablo and Ygnacio Valley High Schools, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 p.m.DVC, Saturdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. 

Tutors are also need at DVC this summer. Tutors are needed for math on Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. English tutors are needed on Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. and 10 :30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Contact Jackie Jones-Castellano at jjonesca@dvc.edu for more information.
Financial aid announcements 
2016-17 and 2017-18 FAFSA available now! 
Visit FAFSA to see if you qualify for financial aid for the 2016-17 academic year or to apply for aid next year.  Funds are available to help with 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  Cal Dream Act To find additional resources, visit   DVC DREAMers .
 
Financial aid help in SSC Enrollment Lab
A financial aid representative will 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.

Financial aid workshops 
T he Financial Aid Office provides workshops to help students complete their FASFA and DREAM Act applications. Don't miss these upcoming workshops!
Tuesday, April 4, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. , HSFC - 292

For more information, visit financial aid workshops and events

Financial Aid Awareness Fest
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Financial Aid Awareness Festival on Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Commons. 


Free tax filing at DVC
Free tax filing is offered at DVC every Saturday (02/04 - 04/15), 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Services are available to households with a 2016 income of $54,000 or less.

For more information, visit free tax help .

Brown bag workshops
J oin us for our brown bag workshops, which 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.
View a list of our  upcoming student workshops

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 right for you. Assessments are offered on a regular basis, and appointments can be made online or in the Assessment Center. 

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. 

If only your child is receiving TANF/county cash aid, visit or contact the CalWORKs Office for information about other programs.

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 .

FREE Microsoft Office software for all DVC students!
DVC students get Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus at no cost via the Microsoft Professional Plus Benefit program.  Download the software NOW!
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Join a student club! 
Enhance and enrich your DVC experience by getting involved with the student club program! Develop valuable leadership skills, participate in entertaining events and programs, connect with peers, and have an overall AMAZING time! Join a student club on campus this spring!

Student ID cards and ASDVC sticker
If you are enrolled at DVC, you will need a DVC student ID card for library book checkout, printing, copying, and other services on campus. You can get your ID card at the Student Union or Library at the Pleasant Hill Campus and at the Learning Commons at the San Ramon Campus.  Bring a photo ID and make sure you have registered for courses at least 24 hours before requesting a student ID. 
If you purchase an ASDVC discount sticker, you will get a five percent discount at the DVC Book Center, free admission to DVC athletic events, discounts for drama performances and many off-campus businesses. 
Black and white ID: FREE
Color ID: $4.00
ASDVC discount sticker: $10.00
Color ID and sticker combo: $12.00

San Ramon Campus announcements
Math and science tutoring is available in E-181, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Math tutoring is available for all math subjects, and science tutoring is available in biology, chemistry and oceanography. Please stop by the Math and Science Tutoring Center for a full schedule of tutoring for specific subjects.

Upcoming events at SRC

Date Time Event Location
Thursday, March 16 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CSU East Bay rep visit: Drop in and 20-minute appointments Learning Commons
Thursday, March 16
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Club Day SRC Quad 
Tuesday, March 21
9:40 a.m. - 2 p.m. SF State rep visit: Drop in and by appointment Learning Commons


 

Stay connected with DVC WiFi

Follow the step-by-step instructions for wireless internet on the DVC campus. You will need your InSite Portal ID and password.

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.
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

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!

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


 

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