What You Need
To Know This Week
January 21, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
  • Spring Semester classes start: February 1
  • Last day to add a semester-long class: February 12
  • Last day to drop with a refund: February 15
  • deadline to apply for scholarships: March 2
Laptop / WiFi Lending Program

  • Gavilan College has a limited number of laptops and WiFi hotspots to loan to students.
  • Distribution will take place beginning Saturday, January 23 and will continue in both Gilroy and Hollister over several days in the coming weeks.  

ELIGIBILITY
  • You must have registered for Spring 2021 classes.
  • You must need the laptop of WiFi Hotspot in order to do your classwork

PROCESS
  • Fill out the request form at the button below.
  • A college representative will contact you with dates and times to pick up equipment.
  • Do not come to campus to pick up equipment until you are contacted by Gavilan staff.
  • Please read and follow directions carefully, as they include COVID-19 protocols for coming to campus safely. 

DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION

REGISTRESE PARA CONDUCIR A TRAVES DE LA DISTRIBUCION DE ALIMENTOS
  • 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of every month
  • Parking Lot A (enter at Mesa road)
  • Open to the community
Do you need help?
You're not alone.
  • Housing
  • Rental Assistance
  • Food Support
  • Foster Youth Support
  • Academic Support
  • Other Resources
Free Immigration Services


CALL (831) 220-3004 EXT 500 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Have you been INCARCERATED?
YOU COULD BE A MENTOR!

If you have a history of incarceration and have been a Gavilan College student for a year or more, you can help others.
Peer Tech Support

The Academic Support Network is excited to offer one-on-one technology support to any student interested in improving and practicing their technology or online learning skills. 

Here’s how it works:
  1. Ask for a referral from a staff or faculty member
  2. You will be contacted by phone and email to introduce you to your student Tech Buddy for up to the first 6 weeks of the semester
  3. You and your Tech Buddy will work together to identify and work on tech-related goals.


Get help with:
  • Using a computer (Windows, Chrome, or Apple/Mac)
  • iLearn, MyGav, & Gavilan student email
  • Connecting to the internet/using a mi-fi
  • Applications and programs (e.g. Zoom, Google Drive,
  • Microsoft Office)
  • Tips & tricks for succeeding in online classes
  • And more...
Student Central
Face-to-face services will not be taking place at this time due to
COVID-19. Access all services online via Cranium Cafe and Zoom.
Some Helpful Resources
Health and Wellness

Online Health and Wellness Resources: Wellness Central is a free online health and wellness resource that is available 24/7 in your space at your pace.

Students enrolled in credit courses have access to WellVia, a telehealth and telemedicine service provided via telephone and secure video by board-certified physicians. The first consultation is FREE of cost to the student.
Santa Clara County Warmline / Helpdesk: 408-453-0400 x1