MyPortal Messages to Students

These messages were posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students.


March 18-20, 2023

Normal Campus Operations Have Resumed

All on-campus classes and student services have resumed normal schedules as of Friday, March 17. Thank you for your patience during the recent storm-related power outage.


March 16-17, 2023

Normal Campus Operations Resume Friday, March 17

All on-campus classes and student services will resume normal schedules beginning Friday, March 17. Thank you for your patience during this week's storm-related power outage.


March 15, 2023

No On-Campus Classes or Student Services Through Thursday, March 16

Due to power outages and other effects of the storm, there will be no on-campus classes or student services through Thursday, March 16. Online classes and services will continue but may be affected by power outages. See deanza.edu/alerts for updates


March 15, 2023

New Video: Try the New Registration System

The latest installment in De Anza's Video Help Series shows students – step by step – how to register for classes with the new course registration interface. Students can still use the old "classic" system for spring quarter, but have the option to try out the new interface that will replace the old system in future quarters. Watch the video and check out the detailed user guide at deanza.edu/reg-guide.


March 14, 2023

In-Person Classes and Services Suspended on Wednesday, March 15

All in-person classes and services will be suspended at the campus for Wednesday, March 15. Check for web updates by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15.


March 14, 2023

Campus Closed Due to Power Outage

Campus is closed due to power outage. Online classes and services continue. See deanza.edu/alerts for updates


March 14, 2023

Power Outage on Campus

Power is out on campus. Please check back for updates here or at deanza.edu/alerts


March 14, 2023

World Languages, Healing Altar Events Rescheduled

Today's World Languages Mixer in the Language and Communications Village Space, and the Healing Altar event at the Library, have both been cancelled due to severe weather. Watch for announcements of new dates for both events. 


March 6-10, 2023

Vote This Week in Student Elections

Remember to vote in the elections for De Anza Student Government (DASG) officers and Student Trustee. You can read the candidate bios and cast your ballot – no later than 4 p.m. this Friday, March 10 – at deanza.edu/studentvote.


Feb. 28-March 14, 2023

National College Health Assessment Survey

You can help plan future health services for students – and enter a drawing to win an iPad or a Bookstore gift card. The National College Health Assessment survey is being sent to a representative sample of De Anza students. If you’re invited to participate, you’ll receive an email with a survey link and instructions. Participation is completely voluntary and individual responses are confidential. Learn more at deanza.edu/healthservices/events


Feb. 23-28, 2023

Event Center Surveys Open Through Feb. 28

If you haven't already done so, you can still provide input by completing the survey for community and audience members, or the separate survey for event organizers, before the surveys close Feb. 28.


Feb. 21-22, 2023

Bookstore Will Be Closed on Wednesday

The campus Bookstore in the RSS Building will be closed for one day on Wednesday, Feb. 22, so the operator can take inventory.


Feb. 16-March 15, 2023

Try the New Registration System and User Guide

De Anza and Foothill colleges have upgraded their course registration system with a new interface that should make it easier to sign up for classes. You can still use the old "classic" system to register for spring quarter, but you also have the option to try out the new system.

Check out the user guide at deanza.edu/reg-guide or get in-person assistance by visiting RSS 146 beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21.  (Check the user guide for dates and times.) Watch for a helpful video, coming soon!


Feb. 16-19, 2023

MyPortal Will Be Offline for Certain Hours This Weekend

MyPortal and related systems will be offline for maintenance during the following times:

  • Thursday, Feb. 16: 7 p.m. on Thursday to 1 a.m. on Friday
  • Friday, Feb. 17: 9 p.m. to midnight
  • Saturday, Feb. 18: Midnight to 8 a.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 19: 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.

The Canvas system and college email accounts will not be affected.


Feb. 16, 2023

Library Closes at 4 p.m. Today

The Library will close early today at 4 p.m. and will remain closed for the Presidents Day holidays. It will reopen on Tuesday at the regular time, 9 a.m.


Feb. 9-23, 2023

Event Center Open Meetings

As part of the market analysis underway, the consultant for the Foothill-De Anza Community College District will conduct two open meetings via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 23, to gather input on how to provide the most useful event center space possible. One session will be oriented to De Anza students and employees, and one to the general community, but anyone is welcome to attend either meeting. Learn more at deanza.edu/measure-g/event-center.

If you haven't already done so, you can still provide input by completing the survey for community and audience members, or the separate survey for event organizers, before the surveys close Feb. 28.


Feb. 8-14, 2023

Village Spaces Grand Openings on Valentine’s Day

We 💙 our Villages! Remember to drop by your Village Space on Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day – from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for a Grand Opening with fun activities, snacks and prizes. Students who attend will be entered in a drawing to win one of six retro-style digital cameras – one for each Village – purchased with donated funds. Visit deanza.edu/villages/spaces for more information and a downloadable map.


Feb. 8-28, 2023

Financial Aid Deadlines and Workshops

The Financial Aid Office is offering a series of workshops and informal Q&A sessions this month to help students prepare for the Feb. 18 scholarship deadline and the March 2 CalGrant deadline for completing the FAFSA or CADAA. Check the schedule and sign up at deanza.edu/financialaid/workshops


Feb. 8-16, 2023

New Registration System and User Guide

De Anza and Foothill colleges have upgraded their course registration system with a new interface that should make it easier to sign up for classes this spring. The upgraded system is live now, for students who may need to add or drop classes in winter quarter. Learn how to find your date to register and how to sign up for classes by checking the user guide at deanza.edu/reg-guide, with a new video coming soon. Watch for a helpful video and a new tile icon for the Student Registration app in MyPortal – both coming soon!


Feb. 8, 2023

Tommy Orange Author Event Postponed

Today's author event with novelist Tommy Orange has been postponed due to illness. Please watch for an announcement soon about a rescheduled date.


Feb. 8, 2023

Upcoming Special Events

  • Remember to drop by your Village Space on Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day – from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for a Grand Opening with snacks, prizes and fun activities. Students who attend will be entered in a drawing to win one of six retro-style digital cameras – one for each Village – purchased with donated funds. Visit deanza.edu/villages/spaces for more information and a downloadable map.
  • The Financial Aid Office is offering a series of workshops and informal Q&A sessions this month to help students prepare for the Feb. 18 scholarship deadline and the March 2 CalGrant deadline for completing the FAFSA or CADAA. Check the schedule and sign up at deanza.edu/financialaid/workshops


Feb. 7-8, 2023

Upcoming Special Events

  • JUST ANNOUNCED: Pulitzer finalist Tommy Orange, a featured author in this year's Silicon Valley Reads campaign, will visit a Puente Learning Community class via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. He'll talk about his award-winning novel, "There There," and his own life experiences. Everyone at the college is welcome to join this online session. Click to learn more.
  • Remember to drop by your Village Space on Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day – from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for a Grand Opening with snacks, prizes and fun activities. Students who attend will be entered in a drawing to win one of six retro-style digital cameras – one for each Village – purchased with donated funds. Visit deanza.edu/villages/spaces for more information and a downloadable map.
  • The Financial Aid Office is offering a series of workshops and informal Q&A sessions this month to help students prepare for the Feb. 18 scholarship deadline and the March 2 CalGrant deadline for completing the FAFSA or CADAA. Check the schedule and sign up at deanza.edu/financialaid/workshops


Feb. 6-8, 2023

Run, Hide, Defend: Active Assailant Training

UPDATE: The in-person sessions scheduled at Foothill and De Anza this week have been canceled, but the online session is still being offered. This two-hour training course for students, faculty and staff will provide an overview of campus safety and how to protect yourself in the event of an active assailant.

  • Online session: Wednesday, March 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Anyone is welcome to attend any of these sessions. Please register in advance at deanza.edu/college-ops/emergencies/training.


Feb. 3-7, 2023

Upcoming Special Events

  • Author and activist Steve Phillips will visit campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7, to speak about anti-racist organizing and related topics during two events for Black History Month, sponsored by the Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Network (BFSA), the Foothill-De Anza Foundation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Momentum series. Click to learn more.
  • JUST ANNOUNCED: Pulitzer finalist Tommy Orange, a featured author in this year's Silicon Valley Reads campaign, will visit a Puente Learning Community class via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. He'll talk about his award-winning novel, "There There," and his own life experiences. Everyone at the college is welcome to join this online session. Click to learn more.
  • Remember to drop by your Village Space on Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day – from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for a Grand Opening with snacks, prizes and fun activities. Students who attend will be entered in a drawing to win one of six retro-style digital cameras – one for each Village – purchased with donated funds. Visit deanza.edu/villages/spaces for more information and a downloadable map.


Feb. 3-9, 2023

Zoom Backgrounds for Black History Month, Lunar New Year

Choose from a selection of special Zoom backgrounds to commemorate Black History Month or celebrate the Year of the Rabbit – or the Vietnamese Year of the Cat. They're available for download at deanza.edu/communications/zoom-backgrounds.


Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2023

February is Black History Month


Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2023

Zoom Backgrounds for Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit – or the Vietnamese Year of the Cat – with new Zoom backgrounds created by the Office of Communications. They're available for download at deanza.edu/communications/zoom-backgrounds


Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2023

Run, Hide, Defend: Active Assailant Training

This two-hour training course for students, faculty and staff will provide an overview of campus safety and how to protect yourself in the event of an active assailant.

  • In person on the Foothill campus: Tuesday, Feb. 7: 12:30-2:30 p.m. in Appreciation Hall, Building 1501
  • In person on the De Anza campus: Wednesday, Feb. 8: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Campus Center Conference Rooms A&B
  • Online session: Wednesday, March 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Anyone is welcome to attend any of these sessions. Please register in advance at deanza.edu/college-ops/emergencies/training


Jan. 10, 2023

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students and employees. It was removed at the end of the day.

Campus Is Open Today (Jan. 10)

De Anza College is conducting normal operations today (Jan. 10) and electrical power is on.

Foothill College and district offices are operating online only, due to power outages.


Jan. 5, 2023

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students and employees. It was removed at the end of the day.

Campus Remains Closed Thursday – Will Resume Normal Friday Operations

College offices will resume normal Friday operations tomorrow – Jan. 6 – after being closed for two days because of anticipated severe weather.

  • Most college offices are offering online assistance: Please check the website of the office you would like to visit for detailed information.
  • The Child Development Center will also resume normal operation on Friday.
  • Winter quarter classes will begin as scheduled on Monday, Jan. 9.


Jan. 3-5, 2023

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students and employees.

College Offices Closed Due to Severe Weather

All college offices and the Child Development Center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 4 and 5, in view of the severe weather. Please check deanza.edu/alerts for reopening information, and see the website of the office you would like to visit for online assistance. Essential personnel such as police, grounds and custodial staff will be on site.

Jan. 4-31, 2023

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students.

COVID-19 Requirements

  • Face masks are strongly recommended for all indoor activities on campus
  • Masks may still be required in some offices or by individual instructors for their classes
  • Vaccination and booster still required for coming to campus
  • Free PCR testing and home-testing kits available on campus

Dec. 22, 2022 – Jan. 8, 2023

This message was posted on MyPortal for all De Anza students.

Important Update on Submitting Vaccination Records

If you are having difficulty submitting your COVID-19 vaccination record or if the registration system says you are not in compliance even though you submitted your vaccination record more than 3 days ago, you can get assistance by sending an email to Nazy Galoyan, dean of Enrollment Services. Please send the email to galoyannazy@deanza.edu and be sure to include your full name, your 8-digit CWID number and a copy of your vaccination document. (It may take 1-2 days for you to receive a response.)

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