Important dates Fall 2018 December 10-15 - Final exams December 15 - Last day of instruction December 20 - January 1 - Winter recess - college closed Spring 2019 December 10 - Online registration by appointment begins for continuing and returning students on probation two or more consecutive semesters or on dismissal status January 15 - AA/AS degree or certificate filing period begins through March 1 (for spring 2019) January 15 - Graduation filing period begins for summer 2019 graduates to be considered for the early registration option. For information on criteria: www.dvc.edu/graduation (filing period ends February 28) January 21- Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr Day - college closed January 28 - Semester begins - check specific class listings for Saturday and Sunday classes. Start date may vary.

G et ready for spring! Spring classes start on January 28! Online registration by appointment started for continuing students in good academic standing on November 26. Check Insite for your specific registration date.

Scholarship announcements Kennedy-King Transfer Scholarship The Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship Fund offers multiple $10,000 scholarships each year to minority transfer students in the Contra Costa Community College District. For more information about the scholarship, including specific eligibility criteria, visit Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship Fund . Applications must be submitted to the DVC Scholarship Office by February 8, 2019. For assistance with the application process, stop by the DVC Scholarship Office on the 1st floor of the Student Services Center or call 925-969-2094 to schedule an appointment. Apply for DVC Scholarships! The online DVC scholarship application is now open! Students may apply for all DVC scholarships with a single application. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 for continuing and transferring DVC students. Applications must be submitted by February 14, 2019. For more information about the application process and eligibility requirements, visit DVC Scholarships .

Welcome Day at DVC - Spring 2019 Attending DVC for the first time? Then join us for a one-day welcome event on Friday, January 18, 2019 , from 8:30am - 12:30pm, at the Pleasant Hill Campus. Come explore your campus community, meet your faculty and peers, attend informative workshops, learn about exciting opportunities, and get prepared for a successful first semester! For more information, visit www.dvc.edu/welcomeday .

Study abroad in Barcelona, Spain Don’t miss the lifetime opportunity to live and study in Barcelona, Spain for the fall 2019 semester. To learn more, attend the  upcoming information session on Wednesday, December 5, 4 - 5pm, BFL 106. For more information, visit Study Abroad - Barcelona, Spain .

Financial aid announcements Apply for financial aid before the break! Don't spend your break applying for financial aid - do so before! The 2018-19 and 2019-20 applications are open. If you need assistance with your application, visit us in the Enrollment Lab or stop by the DVC Financial Aid front desk for general questions.

Volunteers needed GET INVOLVED in your campus community! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to welcome new students to DVC. Our Spring Welcome Day event will be held at the Pleasant Hill Campus on Friday, January 18, 2019. Come help new students explore campus, attend informative workshops and prepare for a successful first semester. If you would like to be a part of this welcoming and fun event at the DVC Pleasant Hill Campus, please complete the Welcome Day 2019 Volunteer Form . Benefits of volunteering include: • Obtaining volunteer certificates  • Sharing your DVC pride with new students, guests and families • Having the opportunity to publicly demonstrate your commitment to DVC’s mission and values • Bolstering college applications and resumes If you have any questions, please contact Noha Basilious , 925-969-3012.

Bookstore announcements Book buy back Bring books to the back window near the DVC Math Building December 10-14. Buy back hours are Monday - Thursday, 9am - 7pm and Friday, 9am - 3pm. Rental return deadline Last day to return fall rental books to avoid penalties is Monday, December 17 at 3pm.

New placement process coming next fall If you have not yet taken English or math at DVC, you need to know that we are changing the placement requirements for these core classes beginning fall 2019. If you are planning to take your first English and/or math class at DVC this spring, you should first talk to a counselor to see how this change may impact your educational plan. You may no longer be required to take the class that you were originally placed in to. As we prepare for this change, the college is offering very few sections of non-transferable English and math courses this spring. For more information, visit  THE RIGHT PLACE TO START .

Transfer Services announcements Information for CSU and UC applicants The California State University (CSU) priority application deadline for fall 2019 transfer admission has been extended to Saturday, December 15, 11:59pm.  UC Riverside has also extended their deadline to Friday, January 4, 2019.  Already applied for transfer? Check for emails from UC/CSU in January to update them with your fall 2018 grades and spring 2019 class schedules.

CalWORKs  announcements Are you a parent? If so, did you know you can receive county assistance to attend school? County assistance includes money for your household, food stamps, medical coverage, vouchers to pay for your books, parking, educational supplies, and free child care while you go to school. Stop by or contact the  CalWORKs Office  for more information about eligibility and services.

Smoke Free DVC Diablo Valley College is now a Tobacco-Free Institution DVC is committed to promoting the good health of our students, staff and broader community by providing a healthy environment in which to learn and work. Given the negative health impacts of tobacco and similar product use, the Governing Board has established policy (GBP #2045) designating DVC as a tobacco-free institution. Therefore:  Smoking, smoking substitutes, smoke inducing devices and vaping are considered a health hazard and are prohibited on all college property. This includes, but is not limited to, products containing tobacco or nicotine, e-cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, hookah smoking, personal vaporizers/electronic smoking devices, marijuana and controlled substances regulated under federal law.  This policy shall apply to all students, employees, volunteers, vendors, consultants, agents, contractors, and visitors on Diablo Valley College property as defined above. Consistent with Government Code 7597.1, the Governing Board has imposed fines and set enforcement standards for DVC in order to ensure a tobacco-free environment. Please read the complete smoking policy on our website.

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.

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DVC calendar Check out the campus calendar to find out what's happening at DVC! Discover important academic dates, workshops, guest speakers, drama production, musical events, festivals, and MORE!

Campus safety Diablo Valley College and the Contra Costa Community College District are committed to maintaining a safe environment at our campus sites. While not all circumstances are preventable, we are continually working to ensure that protocols and procedures are in place to respond to emergencies as expediently as possible: protecting the safety of our employees, students, and visitors remains among the highest of priorities for our College and District.  Learn more about our safety features and programs at DVC. Follow these safety tips to help you protect yourself, your belongings, and fellow students on campus: Be alert and aware of your surroundings and the people around you - especially if you are alone or it is dark. Stay on well-traveled paths in open areas. Avoid dark, concealed, or unpopulated areas. If possible, walk with a friend -- even during daylight hours. Walk confidently, directly and at a steady pace. If you feel you are being followed, walk quickly to areas where there are other people. If in danger, screaming or yelling loudly will attract attention.

Name change - 911 Shield app now called Campus Shield (mobile blue phones) Campus safety in the palm of your hand! The Campus Shield app is fully operational and available in the Apple iTunes store , or in the  Android app store .

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DVC's new custom clothing and accessories! Check out DVC's new custom apparel and accessories website. You can now order clothing and accessories with the DVC logo on your choice of clothing and/or accessories, including UnderArmour! Many options and colors to choose from. Shop today!

Where to eat at DVC         New to DVC? Want to know where to eat on campus?  Check out the food services available at DVC.

DVC Connect Card Do you have your DVC ID and ASDVC discount sticker? Go to the Student Union to get both. The library also provides black and white ID cards, and the Book Store sells the discount sticker for $10, so you can get five percent off of your purchases there. Visit DVC Connect Card for more information.

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.

Please be a good neighbor and consider our neighborhood 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!

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.

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.

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