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TEXTBOOK AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
De Anza recognizes that the cost of text- books and other materials can have a direct impact on students’ ability to achieve their educational goals. Instructors are working to provide more free and low-cost options for textbooks and other required materials. Students can learn more about these options by visiting deanza.edu/save-on-books.
While the college makes every reasonable effort to determine that the information listed in the online schedule is accurate, textbook editions and ISBNs are subject to change without notice by either the in- structor or publisher. The De Anza College Bookstore is not responsible for subsequent textbook changes if the student purchases them from another source. Students should review the class listings at deanza.edu/ schedule.
TITLE IX*
De Anza is committed to creating and sustaining a safe educational and working environment free of
■ Sex discrimination
■ Sexual harassment
■ Sexual violence
■ Domestic violence
■ Dating and acquaintance violence
and stalking
Title IX of the federal Education
Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex (gender- based) discrimination and harassment in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial funding, including for employment, academic, educational, extracurricular and athletic activities.
This federal law
■ Protects all people regardless of
their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, which are forms of discrimination
■ Requires institutions to take necessary steps to prevent sexual assault on their campuses, and to respond promptly and effectively when an assault is reported
Visit deanza.edu/titleix for complete information, resources and contacts, including
■ Health Services
■ Psychological Services ■ Campus police
To File A Complaint
Contact: Title IX Coordinator Location: RSS 202
Telephone: 408.864.8945
Email: dactitleIX@deanza.edu
TRANSCRIPTS
Students can order transcripts in writing from the Admissions office, or by ordering through MyPortal or the website of De Anza's authorized transcript provider. Transcripts will be sent electronically or mailed in hard copy, depending on the arrangement with the receiving institution. Students are entitled to two free transcripts if they submit the request in writing, indicating that the request is not a rush order and that it should be counted as a free copy. All other orders will be subject to published fees. See deanza.edu/admissions/ order-transcripts for more information.
TRANSFER CREDIT FROM OTHER COLLEGES
Students transferring from another regionally accredited institution may request to use credit from that school to meet De Anza requirements. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the transfer institution to the Admissions and Records office. Students may also deliver a sealed, official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office, along with a request for transcript evaluation. Only lower-division (freshman- and sophmore-level) transfer credit can be evaluated. Upon review, eligible transfer credit will be applied to the student’s De Anza record. Transfer review is not immediate and varies depending on the volume of official transcripts received.
Students who want prior coursework used as a prerequisite for a De Anza course must submit a prerequisite clearance form, along with an unofficial copy of their transcript, to the Admissions and Records Office for review. This transcript will not be evaluated for other transfer credit, but for prerequisite clearance only. Prerequisite clearance forms are available at deanza.edu/ admissions/evaluations/prerequisites.
Non-Regionally Accredited Colleges
Students may receive up to 18 quarter units of elective credit for coursework completed at a college accredited by other associations recognized by the Council of Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA). This credit is not transferable to meet bachelor’s degree requirements. Official transcripts should be mailed or submitted to the Admissions and Records Office.
Transfer credit will be denied in cases in which transfer work is completed at an institution that is not accredited by a regional institutional accrediting organization.
Students who have attended any foreign institution should first meet with a counselor or adviser to review their coursework since foreign transfer credit has several limitations.
UNITS (CREDIT UNITS)
A unit is the standard measurement of college and university work. One unit equals one hour of classroom work in most classes, predominantly those in lecture or lecture-discussion formats. Students should expect two hours of outside preparation for each one hour spent in class. Laboratory classes have three hours of work per week per unit. (Specialized performance classes such as athletics, drama and music require more than three hours per week per unit.) Quarter units are equal to two-thirds of a semester unit. Conversely, a semester unit is equal to one and a half quarter units.
* Foothill-De Anza’s Administrative Procedures: Investigation and Resolution of Complaints Regarding Harassment and Discrimination, Procedures to Resolve Student Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination, and the district’s Unlawful Discrimination Complaint forms are available in the President’s Office, the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, the District Human Resources Office, and the district Chancellor’s Office. Detailed information regarding the sexual harassment, mutual respect, and ADA policies are located at the following campus locations: Counseling Division, Health Services Office, Office of College Life, Learning Center Reference Desk, division offices, and Staff and Organizational Development.
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