This email was sent to students who are registered for fall 2025 and new students who applied for winter 2026
Nov. 20, 2025
Register Now for Winter Classes
Registration for winter now open, and there are lots of great classes available – on campus and online. Check out the winter schedule and register now through MyPortal!
We're looking forward to seeing you this winter – and we wanted to share some helpful tips in this email.
Winter Classes Begin Jan. 5
You can use the searchable schedule now to view course descriptions, meeting times, prerequisites and other important information.
Be sure to click the title of each course you're considering, to read the footnotes for details on how the class will be taught. This will give you important information including
- Whether the class will be taught on campus or online – or as a hybrid class that includes both on-campus and online instruction
- Whether online classes will have regularly scheduled meeting times, some scheduled meetings, or no scheduled meetings, with students completing weekly assignments on their own time within set deadlines
New Registration Interface
If you've taken classes at De Anza or Foothill College in the past, you may notice
a new look and some different features in our registration interface this winter.
Don't worry if it seems unfamiliar: You'll find a step-by-step user guide with illustrations at deanza.edu/reg-guide.
You can also watch a helpful video!
New Course Numbers for Some Classes
We’ve changed the course numbers and prefixes for certain classes in the winter schedule – including English Composition, Introductory Statistics and a few others that you may need to take for your certificate, degree, general education
or transfer requirements. You can see a complete list of these at deanza.edu/register/course-numbers.
The changes are prompted by a state law that requires colleges across California to use the same titles and numbers for comparable courses, which should make it a little easier for students who are planning to transfer within the UC, CSU and community college systems.
Not Sure What Classes To Take?
If this is your first quarter at college, you may be wondering which classes to take. You can speak with your counselor for guidance, and we’ve also put together some optional course combos for new students this winter. These are sets of classes that are relevant to your major and your Village – and offered in convenient blocks of time.
Course combos are totally optional: You can register for any class that works for your educational plan. But you may find that your combo is a good way to get started in your first quarter. You'll find them listed at deanza.edu/combo.
Many of the suggested classes will be taught in hybrid format, with some scheduled meetings on campus, and some work that you can do online. It’s the best of both worlds: You’ll have personal contact with instructors and classmates, plus the convenience of working at your own pace online, within deadlines set by the instructor.
Discover Your Village
Want to learn more about De Anza's six Villages? These are supportive communities of students, faculty and staff members who share academic interests. Each Village
offers resources and activities related to your major or goals.
Guide to Winter Session: Student Services and More
For student services hours and contact information, plus important updates and online learning tips, visit deanza.edu/quarter-guide.
Bookstore Open – On Campus and Online
You can purchase all your books and materials at the on-campus store in the Registration & Student Services (RSS) building or online through deanzastore.com.
Update for Transfer Students
If you’re a new student who declared an associate degree for transfer (ADT) as your goal, you’ll find a helpful education plan already loaded in your Degree Works account. Check it out and contact your counselor with any questions. (You can find your educational goal by clicking on the Student Registration card in MyPortal, where you can also update it as needed.)
Find resources and referrals for food, housing and transportation at deanza.edu/resources
