International Student Orientation
ISP runs a new student orientation program specifically for new F-1 visa students. The International Student Orientation is mandatory; you must attend to receive priority enrollment for future quarters. Admitted F-1 visa students can find out about registering for orientation, what to expect, and how to prepare below.
Summer 2024 Online Orientation
Wednesday, June 5
- You are not required to be in the U.S. for the online orientation, as it will be conducted via Zoom.
- Click here to view the online orientation schedule for summer 2024 session.
In-Person Check-In Event
Thursday, June 27
- International students studying from INSIDE the U.S. for Summer 2024 quarter are REQUIRED to attend the Check-In Event in person.
- Registration is required! Click here to register fot the in-person event.
Registration Date and Class Schedule
- The class schedule will be available on April 22, 2024. Check out Class schedule for updates.
- Your assigned course registration date is May 17, starting at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time)
- The summer 2024 quarter starts on Monday, July 1, 2024.
- You will use MyPortal to register for classes, and first-time users need a CWID and password. Please refer to the ISP New Student Registration Module for password creation details.
Workshops
Assessment and Academic Workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Registration Workshop
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Pre- and Post-Arrival Workshop
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuition Payment
Payment is due upon registration.
Please note:
- If you decide not to attend De Anza College, you must drop all classes before the refund deadline; otherwise, you're responsible for the fees. No exceptions apply, and the ISP office cannot drop classes on your behalf.
- Refer to the refund policy for refund request. Feel free to contact Cashier's Office with any tuition payment questions.
Fall 2024 Pre-Arrival Online Info Sessions
Wednesday, August 21
- You are not required to be in the U.S. for the 1-day online Info Sessions, as they will be conducted via Zoom.
- The schedule of Info Sessions will be posted online as soon as they are available.
In-Person Orientation
Monday, Sept 16 and Tuesday, Sept 17
- International students studying from INSIDE the U.S. for Fall 2024 quarter are REQUIRED to attend the orientation in person.
- Registration is required! Click here to register fot the in-person orientation.
Registration Date and Class Schedule
- The class schedule will be available on June 24, 2024. Check out Class schedule for updates.
- Your assigned course registration date is July 29, starting at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time)
- The fall quarter starts on Monday, Sept 23, 2024.
- You will use MyPortal to register for classes, and first-time users need a CWID and password. Please refer to the ISP New Student Registration Module for password creation details.
Workshops
Assessment and Academic Workshop:
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Pre-Registration Workshop:
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Post-Registration Workshop:
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Tuition Payment
The fall 2024 deadline to pay tuition is Friday, Oct 4, 2024.
Please note:
- International students have until the second Friday of the quarter to pay their fees, except for summer, when payment is due upon registration.
- If you decide not to attend De Anza College, you must drop all classes before the refund deadline; otherwise, you're responsible for the fees. No exceptions apply, and the ISP office cannot drop classes on your behalf.
- Refer to the refund policy for refund request. Feel free to contact Cashier's Office with any tuition payment questions.
Important for All New Students
Canvas and New Student Registration Module
- De Anza uses Canvas for online learning, offering lectures, assignments, quizzes, and discussions. Canvas learning platform is invaluable for new students at De Anza, guiding new students on class registration and selection. Be sure to click “Enroll in Course” and then click on: “Go to the Course.”
- We strongly recommend all new students review the ISP modules on Canvas.
Assessment and Academic Counseling
- We suggest new students take assessments as early as possible. Please review the Assessment explainer video for information on Math and English Assessment. You can also watch the slideshow.
- We highly recommend you attending the workshops listed on this page before meeting with the ISP counselors. For assistance in selecting classes during your first quarter, feel free to drop in and speak with an academic counselor without an appointment. View the latest drop-in schedule.
Full-Time Enrollment and On-campus Course Requirement
International F-1 visa students who will be studying from inside the U.S. MUST enroll and complete certain units in each quarter in order to maintain their immigration status in the U.S. Plan accordingly:
- For Summer Session: new F-1 visa students who start their studies in the summer are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 units of in-person or hybrid courses. Please refer to the summer session admission page for more details.
- For fall, winter, and spring quarters: a minimum of 12 units is required.
- Only one online class counts towards the 12-unit requirement each quarter.
- Hybrid classes, which include both online and on-campus instruction, are considered on-campus classes.
- A simple formula to remember: Take 8 or 9 units of on-campus or hybrid classes; the remaining units can be taken online.
*** Failure to comply will result in the termination of your F-1 status. ***
Health Requirements and Health Insurance
- All F-1 visa students studying within the US must meet De Anza College's F-1 Visa Health Requirements, including proof of a blood test for tuberculosis (TB) and proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Please contact Student Health Service for any TB and MMR related questions.
- Health insurance is mandatory for all F-1 visa students studying within the U.S. If you will be studying outside of the U.S., you may be eligible to waive the health insurance fee. Please contact Ines Johnson via email at johnsonines@deanza.edu for fee waiver requests or any health insurance related questions.
- For more information on insurance start dates, costs and coverages, please refer to ISP Health Insurance Page.
Requesting an I-20 for Future Quarters
Entering the U.S. after the quarter has started is not permitted. If you are unable to arrive in the U.S. before the first day of classes, you MUST request a new quarter I-20 for the quarter you plan to enter the U.S.
To request a future quarter I-20, log onto the admission portal and complete this request on the top, right hand corner of the page. Please expect a minimum 2-3 weeks' wait for your new I-20 after submitting your
request for the next available term.