Workshops and Events
- These events are open to all F-1 visa students at De Anza College.
- Additional events may be added, so check this page regularly. Dates, times and locations may change; we will make every effort to keep these listings up-to-date.
- No more than 50 people may attend each workshop. If attendance exceeds 50, we will ask additional attendees to join the next available workshop instead.
Winter Quarter 2023
Week 1: Jan. 9 - Jan. 13
Thursday, Jan. 12: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., PST
On-Campus Vaccination Event For International Students
De Anza Student Health Services will host an on-campus Vaccination Event for international students.
The purposes of the event are:
- reviewing TB and MMR immunization records
- reviewing COVID-19 & Booster vaccination records
- remove health requirement holds
Event Location:
- Cafeteria - Fireside Room
Important:
- You must register for the Winter 2023 quarter and have paid your health fees in order to be seen for this event.
- You must submit a negative COVID-19 test to be seen.
- More information: Call 408.864.8732 or emaildeanzahealthservices@deanza.edu
Week 2: Jan. 16 - Jan. 20
Wednesday, Jan. 18: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., PST
On-Campus Vaccination Event For International Students - CANCELED
The on-campus vaccination event has been canceled on Wednesday, Jan 18.
Please visit the Health Service Office and schedule appointments if you need help with:
- reviewing TB and MMR immunization records
- reviewing COVID-19 & Booster vaccination records
- remove health requirement holds
Health Service Office Hours：
- Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Closed for lunch: 12:30 to 1 p.m. daily
Week 3: Jan. 23 – Jan. 27
Thursday, Jan. 26: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., PST
ISP Chill & Chat Event
Please stop by the ISP Office to enjoy free snacks and coffee! This will be a space to stop by to hang out, chat, meet other students and the ISP Team, and celebrate the start of the new quarter!
- Location: ISP Office (2nd Floor RSS Building)
Week 4: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
Thursday, Feb. 2: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., PST
Wildcat Days: US Transfer Students
(Hosted by representatives from University of Arizona)
Meet University of Arizona staff Virtually at Wildcat Days: US Transfer Students
The session will cover:
- The University of Arizona, institution and ranking
- UArizona programs of study
- How to apply for an undergraduate degree
- Q&A with UArizona Enrollment Counselor Hope Noriega
For undergraduate students who participate in Wildcat Days: US Transfer Students and apply within one week following the event, you are eligible to waive the $85.00 application fee. More details at the event!
Friday, Feb. 3: 10-11 a.m., PST
ISP - Employment Workshop
- Overview of the different employment types avaiable for F-1 VISA students at De Anza.
- Please register for the workshop via the link below. The Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.
Week 5: Feb. 6 – Feb. 10
Wednesday, Feb 8: 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., PST
Lunar New Year Celebration Event
Location: Conference Room A
May the Year of the Rabbit bring you good fortune! You have been invited to join the ISP team in celebrating the Lunar New Year! Please stop by Conference Room A to enjoy complimentary food and drinks. This would be a great way to meet other international students and celebrate the start of the new year!
Week 6: Feb. 13 – Feb. 17
Wednesday, Feb. 15: 10-11 a.m., PST
ISP - Ed Plan and Registration Workshop
De Anza will be using a new student registration system beginning for Spring Registration! Come to this workshop to learn how to use this new system, how to find your registration date, view your holds, and register for classes!
Wednesday, Feb. 15: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PST
Conducting a Successful Interview Workshop
- Presented by Career Counselor Trisha Tran
- Practice makes perfect! Join us for the opportunity to practice interview skills and discuss strategies to address different questions during the interview process.
Wednesday, Feb. 15: 1-2 p.m., PST
Texas Tech University - International Student Virtual Transfer Info Session
Join Jennifer Wang, International Admissions Counselor from Texas Tech University
to learn more about the programs that Texas Tech University, Tier 1 public research
university, offers. International students who are awarded at least $1000 in competitive
scholarships will be eligible to pay the in-state tuition.
If you need disability-related accommodations to fully participate in the workshop,
please email us at datransfercenter@fhda.edu.
Questions? Email the De Anza Transfer Center at datransfercenter@fhda.edu or call
us at (408) 864-8841.
Week 7: Feb. 20 – Feb. 24
Tuesday, Feb. 21: 10-11 a.m., PST
ISP - F-1 Exit Workshop
- This workshop will cover topics relating to exiting De Anza including: graduating or completing a program, transferring to another school, and leaving De Anza without completing a program/degree.
- Please register for the workshop via the link below. The Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.
Wednesday, Feb. 22: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., PST
Internship/Volunteer Search Workshop
- Presented by Career Counselor Trisha Tran
- Internship and Volunteer season is Coming SOON! Join us to learn more about the resources, sites, and strategies in preparation for this important process.
Wednesday, Feb. 22: 1-3 p.m., PST
ISP Safe Circle
- Location: RSS Building, Room 202
- Facilitator: ISP Counselor Manija Ansari
- RSVP is not require. Please check-in at ISP front desk.
About “Safe Circle” workshop:
The goal of this workshop is to address our ISP students’ social and emotional needs by providing them a safe space to share their worries, challenges they might face as well as ask any questions they might have.
The purpose of this workshop is to address students’ concerns, connect them to possible resources and to provide the space to build community among ISP students.
Hope to see you all!
Thursday, Feb. 23: 4-5 p.m., PST
ISP - Ed Plan and Registration Workshop
De Anza will be using a new student registration system beginning for Spring Registration! Come to this workshop to learn how to use this new system, how to find your registration date, view your holds, and register for classes!
Friday, Feb. 24: 10-11 a.m., PST
ISP - Ed Plan and Registration Workshop
De Anza will be using a new student registration system beginning for Spring Registration! Come to this workshop to learn how to use this new system, how to find your registration date, view your holds, and register for classes!
Week 8: Feb. 27 – March 3
Thursday, March 2: 4-5:30 p.m. PST
ISP - Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop & Panel Discussion
Learn information on Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), including:
- who's eligible to apply, when and how to apply, reporting requirements while on OPT, types of employment permitted, and more. The workshop will be followed by a panel discussion with F-1 students currently working on OPT.
- Please register for the workshop via the link below. The Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.
Friday, March 3: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., PST
Texas Tech University - International Student In-Person Transfer Info Session
Hosted by representatives from Texas Tech University
Location: Campus Center - Dining Hall
Join Jennifer Wang, International Admissions Counselor from Texas Tech University to learn more about the programs that Texas Tech University, Tier 1 public research university, offers. International students who are awarded at least $1000 in competitive scholarships will be eligible to pay the in-state tuition.If you need disability-related accommodations to fully participate in the workshop, please email us at datransfercenter@fhda.edu.
Questions? Email the De Anza Transfer Center at datransfercenter@fhda.edu or call us at (408) 864-8841.
Week 9: March 6 - March 10
Tuesday, March 7: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., PST
On-Campus Vaccination Event For International Students
De Anza Student Health Services will host an on-campus Vaccination Event for international students.
The purposes of the event are:
- reviewing TB and MMR immunization records
- reviewing COVID-19 & Booster vaccination records
- remove health requirement holds
Event Location:
- Conference Room A - Cafeteria
Important:
- You must register for the Winter 2023 quarter and have paid your health fees in order to be seen for this event.
- You must submit a negative COVID-19 test to be seen.
- More information: Call 408.864.8732 or email deanzahealthservices@deanza.edu
Thursday, March 9: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
ISP - Strategies for Academic Success Workshop
- Study Skills
- Stress Management Skills
- Time Management Skills
Friday, March 10: 11 a.m.-noon, PST
ISP - F-1 Exit Workshop
- This workshop will cover topics relating to exiting De Anza including: graduating or completing a program, transferring to another school, and leaving De Anza without completing a program/degree.
- Please register for the workshop via the link below. The Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.
Week 10: March 13 - March 17
Thursday, March 16: 4-5 p.m., PST
ISP - Employment Workshop
- Overview of the different employment types avaiable for F-1 VISA students at De Anza.
- Please register for the workshop via the link below. The Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.
Week 11: March 20 - March 24
Tuesday, March 21: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., PST
On-Campus Vaccination Event For International Students
De Anza Student Health Services will host an on-campus Vaccination Event for international students.
The purposes of the event are:
- reviewing TB and MMR immunization records
- reviewing COVID-19 & Booster vaccination records
- remove health requirement holds
Event Location:
- Conference Room A - Cafeteria
Important:
- You must register for the Winter 2023 quarter and have paid your health fees in order to be seen for this event.
- You must submit a negative COVID-19 test to be seen.
- More information: Call 408.864.8732 or email deanzahealthservices@deanza.edu
Week 12: March 27 - March 31
No events scheduled at this time.
Join Us For Our Next Event!
ISP coordinates a variety of activities and special events throughout the year, from small social gatherings to large events like the new student orientation and the annual spring transfer fair.
Regularly Scheduled Workshops
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| UC Applications | Review procedures and requirements for your UC applications. Offered in fall quarter only. |
| CSU Applications | Review procedures and requirements for your CSU applications. Offered in fall quarter only. |
| Common Application/Private & Out-of-State Applications | Review procedures and get help completing the Common Application for private and out-of-state universities. |
| Exit Workshop | Is this your last quarter at De Anza? Learn the steps F-1 student MUST follow when exiting De Anza. |
| F-1 Immigration Q&A | When it comes to your visa status, DON'T rely on your friend's advice. Get updates and answers to questions about your F-1 status from ISP immigration advisors. |
| F-1 Employment | Overview of the different types of on and off campus employment available to F-1 students, including the basics of CPT and OPT. Note: This is an informational workshop, not a job fair or placement service. |
| Education Plan Workshop | Create or update your Ed Plan with guidance from an ISP counselor. Get a head start on class selection for next quarter and check your progress toward transfer. |
| TAP/TAG | ISP counselors explain the UC TAP (Transfer Admission Planner) and TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee). Offered in spring quarter only. |
| Health Insurance Q&A | Learn the basics your health insurance plan (coverage, fees, claims, etc.) and ask your questions. |
| Writing tips for Personal Statements & Scholarships |
Get tips and guidance for writing scholarship applications & personal statements. |
Looking for TAG or TAP Information?
Download this presentation on the UC TAP and TAG programs, prepared by De Anza's ISP staff.Meet With University Representatives
The ISP office regularly hosts admissions representatives from a variety of CSU, UC, private and out-of-state universities. These representatives come to our office for one-on-one advising sessions with F-1 visa students attending De Anza.
You can also check the website for De Anza's Transfer Center to learn about resources and university visits for the general population.
If you are a representative from a university looking to connect with the De Anza ISP office to schedule a visit or inquire about our transfer fair, please email Lynn Ling at linglynn@deanza.edu
International Transfer Fair
Every spring, the International Student Programs offices at De Anza and Foothill College host a transfer fair on each campus. Representatives from more than 50 universities, including most of the UC and CSU campuses, attend the fairs each year.In 2023, we will have the fair on Wednesday, May 3rd from 10:00 to 13:00 (PST) at De Anza College, Main Quad.More details to come!
Highlights of Previous Events
Below you'll find highlights of some of our recent cultural, social and educational events. Click on any photo to view in full-size, or click on the red arrows to advance the gallery.
Cultural Events
From the Thanksgiving Feast to the Lunar New Year Celebration, ISP is committed to engaging students in the sharing of cultures. These events are free and open to all international students to enjoy and learn about the traditions of their diverse classmates.
Social Activities
The De Anza experience for international students includes much more than classes and studying. ISP hosts a range of activities for new and continuing students to get to know the campus and surrounding community, make friends, and just relax and have fun. Activities include tours of university campuses like UC Berkeley, trips to Apple Park and downtown San Jose, and pastimes like bowling and mini golf. On-campus activities include movie days, scavenger hunts, and the International Soccer Tournament. Students can check emails and the ISP Facebook page for upcoming events.
International Delegations
International Student Programs at De Anza College welcome delegations or visitors for short-term campus visits to promote collaborative relationships with strategic partners from around the world. We ensure that visitors are well-received and treated with culturally appropriate courtesies while on our campus.
Transfer Fair
