Important Dates

Feb. 17 - Holiday - Lincoln’s Birthday - college closed
Feb. 18-19 - Holiday - Presidents' Weekend - no Saturday/Sunday classes
Feb. 20 - Holiday - Washington’s Birthday- college closed
Feb. 28 - Last day to apply for summer 2023 graduation with early registration option
Mar. 1 - Graduation application period for fall 2023 to be considered for early registration option. For information criteria: www.dvc.edu/graduation
Mar. 1 - Deadline to apply for AA/AS degree or certificate for spring 2023
Black History Month at DVC
Join DVC in celebrating Black History Month this February! Black History Month activities are co-sponsored by the Umoja Program, Associated Students of DVC, College Success Workshops, Humanities Program, Equity Speaker Series, Library, Social Justice Program, and Student Services. Check our calendar of upcoming Black History Month events!
Financial Aid
The March 2 priority deadline for state financial aid is coming up. Be sure to submit your 2023-24 FASFA/CADAA by the priority deadline and you may qualify for an additional $6000 in state aid. You will need 2021 tax/income information on hand when completing your financial aid application. Please make sure to add DVC to your list of schools when applying for financial aid (DVC FAFSA School Code: 001191 & DVC CADA School Code: 00119100). If you’re transferring, you can add up to 10 different colleges to your financial aid application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via chat for general questions and phone or email for specific questions about your status. Learn more.
Upcoming Events

Chemistry and Physics Study Strategies
Start strong in your chemistry and physics courses! Come to this interactive workshop to learn valuable study strategies to help you succeed in your chemistry and physics courses. Join us on Wednesday, February 15, 3-4 pm, in the Science and Health Student Center, PL-102. Register today!

Business Beyond the Classroom
Are you interested in working for or starting a nonprofit organization? Come and meet our special guest panelists on Wednesday, February 15 at 5pm in BFL 109 or via Zoom. Learn how to start and run your own nonprofit! Bring your questions. Register today!

Dental Assisting Information Session
Are you interested in a career in the dental field? Come to our dental assisting information session on Wednesday, February 15 at 6 pm via Zoom to learn about the dental assisting program, application process, counseling, and financial aid options. Learn more.

Study in Barcelona Information Sessions
Attend one of our upcoming information sessions to learn about DVC's study abroad program and our fall 2023 semester in Barcelona. Our next information sessions will be on February 20 and 22. For details, visit Barcelona 2023.

Financial Tips: Budgeting as a Student
Join us on Thursday, February 23 at 1 pm for a FREE  financial tips workshop: Budgeting as a Student. Come learn ways to make money, stretch financial aid, and stay in school. This SparkPoint in-person workshop will take place in the Diablo Room, third floor of the cafeteria. Learn more.

Building our City SF: Past & Present
Join Ron Glait, Museum Technology Manager from the Contemporary Jewish Museum, on Thursday, February 23 from 4:05 to 5:30 pm in the San Ramon ASC. Come and learn about the Contemporary Jewish Museum and the lives of three Jewish immigrants in post-Gold Rush SF. For more details!

Public Health Careers Workshop
Interested in working in the public health field but not sure of your career options? Unsure of what kind of experience is needed for your future in public health? Come to our public health careers workshop on Tuesday, February 28 at 2 pm at the Science & Health Student Center (PL-102 & 103) to learn about many of the exciting career options in public health! Learn more!

Self Compassion Workshop
College is as much an emotional journey as it is an intellectual one. Come spend an hour with us on Wednesday, March 1 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the Science & Health Student Center (PL-102 & 103) to reflect and work on compassion for yourself as you learn to move through the unique mental and emotional challenges of your college experience! For details.

Movies for Mental Health
Join us on Wednesday, March 1, 1-3 pm, for an online discussion using films to destigmatize depression, anxiety, and other common mental health conditions. This event will include tools for managing conditions and offer local resources for seeking help. Students can participate online or in the Diablo Room (third floor of HSF at DVC Pleasant Hill) and in the ASC at DVC San Ramon. RSVP now!

Business Beyond the Classroom: Career & Transfer
Come and learn about what Career & Transfer Services has to offer on Wednesday, March 1 at 5pm in BFL 109 or via Zoom. Whether it be getting a job, an internship, or transferring to a four-year institution, this workshop has it covered! We'll also cover Handshake, an app for getting jobs and internships! Register today!

Free Produce Market
The DVC Food Pantry is having a Free Produce Market on Thursday, March 2 from noon to 3 pm. Lots of fresh produce will be available in front of the Student Union Building. This is open to everyone! Learn more about the DVC Food Pantry.
Regularly Scheduled Events

DVC Music Events
We've got a bunch of awesome concerts coming up. Come out for a great evening of music and show some support! Check out all of DVC's upcoming music events!

Spring into Success Workshops
DVC peer success coaches invite you to attend our Spring Into Success workshops! Workshops are every Wednesday from 12-1 pm and every Thursday from 2:30-3:30 pm in ACL 106. Topics change weekly! Check out our workshops on DVC Basic Needs or contact us at SuccessCoach@dvc.edu for more information.

Business Beyond the Classroom Series
Are you a budding entrepreneur? Then be sure to check out the Business Beyond the Classroom events that are scheduled this semester. These events are listed on the DVC events calendar.

Transfer Workshops and Events
DVC Transfer Services offers workshops and events designed to help you learn about all of the transfer options and the transfer processes to universities and colleges. There are many scheduled throughout the semester. Check them out at DVC Transfer Events.

College Success Workshops
College success workshops are designed to sharpen your skills, introduce you to campus resources and services, and provide you with tips and tricks for making each semester successful. These workshops are FREE and open to everyone. Register for upcoming workshops.

Basic Needs Events & Workshops
DVC is committed to supporting the basic needs of our students. Not only do we offer lots of basic need support and resources, but we also have numerous events each semester that support your basic needs. Check out all the upcoming events and workshops that offer basic needs support.
Student Support & Services

International Student Support Group
Are you interested in an experience that will bring you closer to other students while providing space for you to grow as an individual? Our new International Student Support Group at DVC is now accepting applications for students who want to connect with other international students, celebrate and reflect on their cultural backgrounds, and support one another in exploring and expressing all aspects of their identities. This group plans to meet on Mondays from 4-5:30 pm in person. Learn more and sign up here. 

Wellness Walks at DVC San Ramon
Tired of being behind a screen? Want to connect and meet people at DVC San Ramon in person? Join a DVC counselor and other students for a walk on the DVC San Ramon campus! Every Wednesday, we will meet and walk to a place on campus. You'll have a chance to chat, explore the campus, and meet some new people. Register now and join us!

Disability Support Services (DSS)
Do you have anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other invisible conditions that affect your studies? Disability Support Services can help you. Please contact the DSS office by calling 925-969-2185 or by stopping by the Student Services Center (room 248) Monday - Thursday (9 am-4 pm) or Friday (9 am-1 pm).

24/7 Medical and Mental Telehealth Care - TimelyCare
Did you know that you have FREE access to TimelyCare telehealth medical and mental health care? Take advantage of this FREE service. Learn more!

Apply for EOPS for Spring
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) can help you with everything from textbook costs, priority registration, and academic and transfer support! Learn more about EOPS.
Student Opportunities

Hiring Student Ambassadors
We want YOU to be a student ambassador! Student ambassadors provide peer support and perform a variety of fun and important jobs at DVC. Job description, qualifications, and application materials are available at DVC Student Ambassadors. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 8 by 5 pm. Apply now!

Student Workers Needed
DVC's Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Program is hiring students to help conduct outreach and provide college matriculation services to high school students. We are hiring two or more students, one position paid by TRIO and other positions are paid by work-study (student must be eligible for work-study). These positions are 10-20 hours per week from February to May and require travel to assigned schools. Training is provided. For more information, contact Jackqueline Jones Castellano.
Financial Resources

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 16, 2023. Learn more at DVC Scholarships. 
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