November 2025 Newsletter

Issue 2, November 2025. Winter quarter registration starts Monday, Nov. 10!

VRC announcements

Priority registration

  • Check your winter 2026 registration date and time in MyPortal: go to Student Registration App, then Get Date to Register.
  • Email veteransda@deanza.edu if you don't have a date to register.

Registration reminders

  • Nov. 14: last day to drop standard 12-week classes with a "W."
  • Plan to register for the classes listed on your educational plan in Degree Works.
  • Even if you think you need to make a change to your educational plan, register first, and then make an appointment to see the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) counselor. Classes fill up quickly.
  • Remember: deviating from your educational plan could impact your Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits. Always update your counselor and certifying official if you want to make changes.

Student resources

Tutoring in the VRC coming soon

Until then, visit the Student Success Center (SSC), S34:

CalFresh application support from The Basic Needs Hub

  • The Hub can help you apply for CalFresh benefits. As a student, you may qualify.
  • Reach out for help or visit The Hub in the Baldwin Winery, next to Financial Aid.
  • The Hub also provides at least one food source on campus each day. Drop by for a free cup of coffee!
  • Learn more about The Basic Needs Hub

Veterans of De Anza (VDA) announcements

Whether you're exploring career paths, looking to expand your professional network, or simply want to connect with other veterans, this is a great chance to do so in a veteran-focused setting. Consider joining the VDA. Drop by the VRC to learn more about our community.

Rey Claude Villasenor, President and Founder, Student Veterans of De Anza; U.S. Air Force veteran

November events

Nov. 6, 13 and 20

Veterans Thursday Drop-in and Chat

Nov. 6 to 8

2025 Veteran Stand Down

  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
  • Presented by the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency, Veteran Services Office (VSO)
  • A Veterans Day celebration will be held Saturday, Nov. 8
  • Questions? Call the VSO at 408.918.4980
Nov. 10

Veterans Day event and Veterans Services Resource Fair

Nov. 12

Explore career and student opportunities at Caltrans

  • Wednesday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Social Sciences Village, Room L73
  • An information session on current openings at Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, including the Right of Way and Land Surveys departments
  • Learn the do's and don'ts of applying for a Caltrans job, how to review a job posting, what to look for to match your skills, and tips for a successful application
  • Caltrans offers hands-on experience, paid training and career growth in fields from engineering and environmental studies to administration and IT
  • Student and volunteer opportunities in right of way and land surveys, accounting, business administration, computer sciences, engineering, environmental studies, geographic information systems (GIS), geography, landscape architecture, transportation planning and more
  • All majors are encouraged to apply
Nov. 13, 18 and 24

California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) application drop-in sessions

VRC counseling services

Counseling services are available by appointment and drop-in with VRC counselor Lan Truong. Contact the VRC for scheduling help at 408.864.8723 or veteransda@deanza.edu, or visit the VRC website.

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