Guide to Online Spring

Spring 2020 is Online at De Anza!

Looking for Information About Winter or Spring 2021?

Visit deanza.edu/online-winter for updates and resources for the 2021 winter and spring quarters.

Guide to Online Winter Quarter

All spring classes will be online for the entire quarter
Campus facilities and offices are closed
Student services are being provided online and by phone
Check out our video: Online Learning Tips for Success
NEW: Read an update about CARES Act financial assistance for students on the Online Spring Success Stories webpage

Be sure to check here for important updates at the top of this page. You can also click or scroll down for

Online learning resources for students
Online teaching resources for faculty members
De Anza student services and support
Additional assistance and resources
More news and announcements
Messages to the campus community

Latest Updates

Get Ready for #deanzagrad2020

This year has definitely been different – and we're definitely going to be ready to celebrate! We're planning a special virtual graduation on Friday, June 26, that you and your family will be proud to remember. Learn more on our Graduation webpage.

Fall Classes Will Be Mostly Online

Some fall classes may have an on-campus component. Check the fall class schedule and footnotes for details on how each class will be taught, including whether online classes will have regularly scheduled meeting times, some scheduled meetings, or no regularly scheduled meetings, with students completing weekly assignments on their own time. The fall schedule will be posted online July 8.

Summer Class Listings Now Available

Summer class listings are now available for viewing

All summer classes will be online
Be sure to check the footnotes in the class listings – for important information about each class you are taking, or any class you are considering. The footnotes will tell you whether the class has meetings scheduled for certain times
Check for updates on our new Online Summer webpage: deanza.edu/online-summer

(Updated May 1)

New Process, Extended Deadlines for Pass/No Pass

New Process and Deadline to Request P/NP

To request Pass/No Pass for spring quarter classes: Go to MyPortal, open the Apps page and click on the Student Registration icon – then look under Registration Tools and select Change Grade Options (Pass/No Pass). If you see a blank screen after submitting your request, try refreshing your browser to view the results.

You still need to use the special Winter P-NP online form to request Pass/No Pass retroactively for classes taken in the 2020 winter quarter.

The deadline to request Pass/No Pass for classes taken in winter, spring or summer of 2020 has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 9.

There may be important consequences that you should consider before you request Pass/No Pass. Learn more on our Pass/No Pass webpage and contact your counselor if you have questions.

(Updated May 1)

All Spring Withdrawals Excused, Deadline Extended

All Spring Withdrawals Will Be Excused

The deadline to withdraw from any class during the 2020 spring quarter has been extended to Friday, June 26 (the last day of the quarter) and any withdrawal will be treated as an excused withdrawal, or EW.

That means you can take the class again. An EW does not count against limits on repeating a class
An EW will not count against your course completion rate for purposes of probation
You can use MyPortal to drop a class and it will be treated as an excused withdrawal

Any withdrawal initiated by an instructor will also be treated as an excused withdrawal.

(Posted April 27)

Spring Finals Schedule

For the 2020 spring quarter:

If your course meets on a regular schedule or has some required scheduled meetings (as noted in the class listings or syllabus), the final exam will be held according to the published finals schedule – with the final exam’s date and time being determined by the days and times of the required class meetings.
If your course has no required meetings, consult with your instructor.

Check the Final Exam Schedule webpage for more information.

Resources for Online Learning

Tips on Zoom Security

These articles explain some easy steps to make your Zoom sessions more secure.

How to Prevent “Zoom-Bombing” in a Few Easy Steps (New York Times)
Settings for Preventing "Zoom-Bombing” (UC Berkeley Information Security Office)

More Zoom Resources

For Students
Resources for Students

Your instructor will let you know about specific arrangements for each class.

If you have questions, please check the syllabus for the best way to contact your instructor.

Online Education Center
- Student Resource Hub: Visit this site for tips, guides and answers to your questions about using Canvas, Zoom and other online learning tools that your classes may be adopting.
- Staying Organized: This webpage has advice for planning and staying on top of your online coursework.
- Canvas Help: Need technical support with Canvas? This page has information on how to get help.
- More Student Resources: Visit this page for more links and tips.
- Get Ready for Online Learning: This website has videos about getting "tech ready," managing your time, communicating with instructors and more.
Library, Reference and Technical Support
- Many Library resources are available online. Visit the Library website to learn more.
- Ask a reference librarian: If you need reference help, the Library has a new online chat function available Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the Library website and look for the red button.
- Get technical help with Canvas, Zoom, MyPortal and other online learning tools or software, from the Library West Computer Lab's expert technicians. Use the form on the Computer Lab's webpage to request help via live chat – available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – or outside those hours, to request a response by email.
For Faculty Members
Resources for Faculty Members

Resource Hub: Visit the Online Ed Center's Faculty Resource Hub to find webinars, online labs and instructional guides for using Zoom, Canvas and other online teaching tools.

Need Assistance? You can reach the Online Education Center team by emailing onlineeducation@deanza.edu

NEW California Virtual Campus: The CVC's Online Education Initiative offers plenty of resources to help instructors plan and prepare for online teaching – including tips on organizing course content, communicating with students and supporting them.

NEW Friday Webinars: The CVC-OEI is also offering a series of useful webinars for instructors who are new to online teaching. (Click the link to register for each session.)
- Friday, June 12, 1-2 p.m. – Creating Accessible Course Content
Online Spring Training Week: See the links to training sessions that De Anza's Online Education Center and Office of Professional Development held during the week of April 6-10.

Supporting Students:
- Remember to tell your students about the resources on this webpage
- How Faculty Members Can Support Students in Traumatic Times (Chronicle of Higher Education)
- Strategies for Maintaining a Harassment-Free Virtual Learning Environment (Nova Southeastern University)
Working From Home

Student Services and Support

Student Services

Many campus offices – including Admissions and Records, Financial Aid and academic counselors – are available to talk and provide services by email, Zoom video and other formats. Please see the websites for individual programs or check our list of contact information for online student services.

Online Services

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Tutoring and Workshops

The Student Success Center (SSC) is offering peer tutoring and workshops through Zoom videoconferencing. Visit the SSC homepage for more details and to learn about 24/7 online tutoring services.
Computers and Tech Products
Technology Discounts:
- CollegeBuys offers student discounts on computers, software and other tech products through its online store.
- If you have a De Anza student email account, you also get free access to Microsoft's Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other online software
- Texas Instruments is offering free 6-month subscriptions to its calculator software
Can't Afford a Computer? We'll try to help. If you'd like to be considered for one of the following options, send an email request to Lisa Mandy, director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, at mandylisa@deanza.edu. Be sure to include your name and CWID.
- If you're in the De Anza College Promise program, you can use your Bookstore voucher to purchase a device. The Financial Aid office can increase the amount of your voucher up to $500 to help cover the purchase cost.
- If you aren’t in the De Anza College Promise program, the Financial Aid office can check to see if you’re eligible for other aid or an emergency cash grant to help cover the cost of purchasing a device from the Bookstore.
Internet Access
Wi-Fi and Charging Access for Homeless Students: If you need a place to study, Menlo Church in Mountain View is hosting a Study Hall each Saturday, with quiet spaces to study, use Wi-Fi and charge your device – while observing social distancing. Students will also receive a to-go lunch and care package.
- Time: 9 a.m-4:30 p.m.
- Location: Menlo Church, 774 Cuesta Drive, Mountain View, CA
- Please register ahead of time to reserve a spot to study!
Comcast Xfinity: Comcast is offering free internet service for the next two months through its Internet Essentials program for low-income households. Generally, you can qualify if you are receiving SNAP, SSI, WIC or other forms of income assistance. Visit internetessentials.com/covid19 for more information.

Wi-Fi Hotspots: Comcast also says it has made its network of Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots free for all users. (Look for "xfinitywifi" nodes or check the list at wifi.xfinity.com.)

Charter Spectrum: Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum internet service in some areas, is also offering free internet and Wi-Fi access, for two months, for households with students in college or grades K-12. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395.

Other providers of wireless or internet service have agreed to waive data limits or late fees. Check with your service to confirm details.
Food and Financial Assistance

Mobile Food Pantry: The mobile pantry from West Valley Community Services is continuing to visit Parking Lot C from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, while the De Anza Food Pantry is temporarily closed.

More Food Resources: You’ll find a list of other local food programs on our Resources for Basic Needs webpage.

Emergency Cash Assistance: Funds are available for limited cash grants to assist De Anza students who are struggling with an urgent expense. Learn more about these emergency funds at deanza.edu/resources
Health and Psychological Services
Health Services: Current students can visit the Health Services virtual clinic for services. The virtual clinic uses online video that is HIPAA-compliant for privacy and security, so students can talk with a health care provider about issues including women’s health, birth control, community resources and referrals. To schedule an appointment, send an email to dahealthclerk@fhda.edu.
- You can also visit Wellness Central, an online resource for students.
- Note: If you have coronavirus symptoms – which may include a combination of fever, cough, difficulty breathing, headache, chills and loss of taste or smell – stay home and call your primary doctor, health care provider's nurse hotline, or Valley Medical Center at 408.885.5000.
- For more health information related to the coronavirus, visit our Health Services COVID-19 Information webpage.
Psychological Services: Students can get free counseling by phone or online. To schedule an appointment with one of De Anza’s Psychological Services counselors, call 408.864.8868 or email dapsychservice@deanza.edu. You’ll need to provide your eight-digit CWID. The office is currently waiving its 10-session limit for students.

More Resources for a "Stay-at-Home" World

Baby Supplies and Resources
Financial Assistance

Santa Clara County residents – including undocumented individuals or families – may qualify for financial assistance to help with basic needs, including rent, if they have lost income because of the coronavirus situation. The program is currently out of funds, but you can ask to be placed on the waiting list for when more funding is available. Apply online through Sacred Heart Community Services or call 408.780.9134.

While stay-at-home directives are in effect, you can apply online for state benefits through the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency, including cash assistance, food assistance and health care.
Health Insurance
Jobs and Unemployment
Who's hiring now? Check this list of employers who have jobs to fill immediately – compiled by NOVA, a nonprofit job training agency.

Lost your job? California's state employment agency has compiled helpful FAQs about state benefits for unemployment, disability and family leave for people affected by the coronavirus.
- You'll also find helpful tips about California unemployment benefits in this New York Times article.
- The Onward CA organization also has a new website for matching California residents with jobs and resources.
- If you have questions about unemployment benefits and related legal issues, you can call a new hotline established by Working Partnerships, a nonprofit coalition, and the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. Support is available in several languages at 408.809.2124.
- Multilingual legal assistance with unemployment issues is available from the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California by calling 415.484.2209. Help is available in Cantonese, Cebuano, Illocano, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Tagalog.
Tax Filing Assistance
The deadline to file and pay your taxes has been extended to July 15. If you would like help preparing your return, the United Way of the Bay Area suggests these resources
- Online help from expert volunteers
- IRS free online filing help for federal taxes
Undocumented Students and Families
California has announced a new Disaster Relief for Immigrants program to provide financial assistance – up to $500 per adult or $1,000 per household – for undocumented individuals who are affected by the coronavirus disruption and who aren’t eligible for other types of aid. Santa Clara County residents may contact Catholic Charities or call 415.324.1011 to apply for this program.

HEFAS (Higher Education for AB 540 Students) is compiling a list of resources to assist undocumented students and families with health, financial or legal issues during this period
- Virtual "wellness gatherings" (Immigrants Rising)
- Legal rights and additional support (Immigrants Rising)
- More resources (HEFAS)
Utilities

Campus Announcements

Text: Just Announced: Spring classes will all be held online The decision to hold all spring classes online was announced on March 19 through emails, text messages, social media and this website.

Below, you'll find more updates and messages to the campus community, including emails sent to students and to employees.

Event Cancellations: The college has canceled or postponed all on-campus events for now. Planetarium shows and field trips are canceled for spring and summer. Please check back for updates on future events.
Athletics: The California Community College Athletic Association - the governing body for Athletics at De Anza and other community colleges - has canceled competition and practices (outside of regularly scheduled classes) for all spring sports, and all nontraditional sports seasons.
Child Development Center: The Child Development Center is currently closed through June 30. Check back for updates.

Guide to Online Spring