Important Dates

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
Mar. 26 - Apr. 1: Spring break - no classes in session
Upcoming Events

Movies for Mental Health
Did you know that anxiety and depression are twice as common now among college students as they were just 10 years ago? Come to our Movies for Mental Health event on Wednesday, March 1 from 1 to 3 pm to learn more about these conditions as well as tools and resources to manage them. Join us for a viewing and discussion in the Diablo Room (HSF building at DVC Pleasant Hill) or at the library at DVC San Ramon. Learn more!

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.

What My Garden Gave Me Exhibit
Come to DVC's Art Gallery and enjoy our new exhibit, What My Garden Gave Me, featuring the watercolors of Michele Krup, a DVC art instructor from 1987-2020. This exhibition is a selection of work completed in the last year. The exhibition is from March 2 to March 23. Learn more!

Stress Management and Self-Care Workshop
Want to learn some ways to manage stress and stay healthy within your busy schedule? Our upcoming stress management workshop focuses on practicing self-care strategies. Practices will focus on meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, and exercise. Join us on Tuesday, March 7, 3-4 pm, in the Science and Health Student Center, PL-102 for this workshop. Come and chill out with us! Register today!

Career Services and Handshake Workshop
DVC Career Services is here to help you find great jobs during your educational and career journey. Come join us on Wednesday, March 8, 2-3 pm, in the Science and Health Student Center, PL-102 to learn all about the great resources offered by Career Services, and how to use Handshake to find job opportunities! Register today!

Financial Tips Workshop: Financial Independence
Are you ready to launch and move out on your own? Come learn about how to budget moving into independence. Meet other students who are looking for places to live! This SparkPoint workshop takes place on Thursday, March 9 at 11 am in the Student Service Center, Room 232. Learn more.

An Introduction to Lucasfilms
Join us on Thursday, March 9 from 4:05 to 5:15 pm in the DVC San Ramon ASC for a Q&A with Lucas Seastrom. Lucas Seastrom will present An Introduction to Lucasfilms, home of Star Wars and Indiana Jones. If you are a Star Wars fan, you don’t want to miss this! Mark your calendars!

Equity Speaker Series
Join us for our next Equity Speaker Series event From Self-Care to Healing Justice - Lessons from Women of Color Activists featuring Patricia Zavella on Monday, March 13 at 1 pm in the Diablo Room or via Zoom. Register now!

Exam Debrief Workshop
When you get a graded exam back, do you look at the score, have an emotional response to it, and then never look at your exam again? Come learn how to get more out of your exam than that! In this Exam Debrief Workshop, you'll learn how to use your graded exam as a tool for improvement and growth. Bring your graded exam, and debrief it with us on Tuesday, March 14, 3-4 pm, Science and Health Student Center, PL-102. Register today!

Business Beyond the Classroom: Women Entrepreneurs
Are you or do you want to be a women entrepreneur? Join us on Wednesday, March 15 at 5 pm in BFL 109 or via Zoom for our upcoming Business Beyond the Classroom event featuring local women entrepreneurs discussing the challenges and rewards of owning their own businesses. Register today!

Spring Club Day
Stop by the Commons on Thursday, March 16 between 10 am to 3 pm for Club Day! DVC has over 50 diverse student organizations with something for everyone - academics, arts, sciences, cultures, religions, activities, hobbies, and more! Come and check out the clubs. There will also be FREE food! This event is sponsored by the Inter Club Council (ICC) and ASDVC. Learn more!

Midterm Study Jam at DVC San Ramon
Need a place to study for midterms? Come study at the SDVC San Ramon Academic Support Center, March 20-23, all day! There's FREE food starting at 9 am.

Spring Career Fair
SAVE THE DATE: Spring 2023 Career Fair on Wednesday, March 22, from 10 am - 1 pm. Location: DVC Pleasant Hill Commons. 50+ employeers. More details coming soon.
Regularly Scheduled Events

DVC San Ramon Events
DVC San Ramon offers a variety of workshops, events, and activities dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. Check out all the upcoming events at DVC San Ramon.

Spring into Success Workshops
Join DVC's Peer Success Coaches for our weekly Spring into Success workshops! Every Wednesday from 12-1 pm and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Arts Communication and Languages (ACL) Student Center, room 106. No RSVP is needed - just show up! Extra credit slips are available. Can't attend in person? You can find recordings on our Youtube channel: DVC Success Coach. 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.

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!
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. 

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!
Student Opportunities

Become the District Student Trustee
How would you like to be the voice of the students? Run to be our District Student Trustee and represent all the students in our district (CCC, DVC, LMC, Brentwood Center, and San Ramon Center). Candidate materials will be available Tuesday, March 7. Learn more!

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!

Help Name Our NEW Center
Our new center in the Student Union Building for Health, Basic Needs, Dreamers, LGBTQIA, and SparkPoint will be opening soon, but we still need a name for this new center. Help us with a name by submitting your name ideas today!
Financial Resources

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.
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