Now through December 1 - AA/AS degree or certificate filing period

November 19 - Last day to withdraw from full-term classes with a "W" appearing on transcript

November 25-28 - Thanksgiving weekend holiday - college closed, no Saturday/Sunday classes.  Classes resume November 29.

December 13-19 - Fall final exams schedule

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Spring 2011 search-able schedule is now online.

Don't miss our Courses to Consider section.

Check WebAdvisor for your spring registration dates.

Textbook rental reminder...the end of the semester is approaching, and if you rented textbooks they must be returned to the DVC Book Center by the rental due date of Dec. 17. 

Scholarships are available for DVC students who are new, continuing, or transferring to a four-year college or university fall 2011. One application plus two letters of recommendation can qualify for multiple scholarships.  Thousands of dollars are available through the DVC Scholarship Program.
 
The application period is Oct. 1, 2010 through noon on Feb. 2, 2011. Stop by the DVC Scholarship Office for other scholarship opportunities.

Announcing the first annual O'Keefe Prize for Graphic Literature
Open to all enrolled DVC students.  For submission guidelines, judging considerations and info go to www.dvc.edu/OKeefePrize

DEADLINES! The deadline to submit financial aid paperwork for 2010-2011 (fall '10 and spring '11) is March 7, 2011. To ensure the timely processing of financial aid files, including appeals, students are required to complete and submit ALL necessary documents to the Financial Aid Office no later than Monday, March 7, 2011 to receive payments for the 2010-2011 academic year. Documents received after this date will NOT be processed. A 2010-2011 FAFSA must be submitted online at www.fafsa.gov no later than Feb. 7, 2011 to meet the March 7 deadline.

Many CSU campuses have re-opened for winter 2011 and spring 2011 For more information, check the campus websites for details.

CSU application filing period ends Nov. 30.  Only 2 more weeks to finish your fall 2011 CSU application. Stop by the Transfer Center if you have questions or to begin go to www.csumentor.edu.  It only takes about 40 minutes to complete!

UC application filing period ends Nov. 30. Don't wait to the last minute! Stop by the Transfer Center for help with your application. To begin, click www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply.

Personal statement review appointments are going fast!  Go to www.dvc.edu/transfer to schedule your appointment.

Private university application filing periods.  Check out private universities at www.aiccu.edu. Stop by the Transfer Center if you need help.

Transfer Center coming to San Ramon Valley Center! The Transfer Center coordinator comes to the SRVC Learning Commons the first Wednesday of each month. No appointment needed - simply stop by between 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Experience UC Berkeley through the UCB-DVC Concurrent Enrollment Program
DVC students are able to take a total of two lower division courses on the UC Berkeley campus through the Concurrent Enrollment Program. To obtain more information and to file an application for participation for the spring 2011 semester, students must attend one of the Concurrent Enrollment workshops that are being held in Dec. 2010.

By joining the DVC Alumni Association you have the opportunity to stay connected to the college community. Membership is free. Visit www.dvc.edu/alumni for more information.