CATALOG
(what’s in this book) Counseling 105 – Orientation to College Fall 2008
Welcome
Please silence your cell phones.
Parking/Getting to Campus $2.00 a day or $35.00 parking permit for the entire semester (cars)
Campus Locations:
Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-685-1230
San Ramon Center 1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 925/866-1822
CSU East Bay - Concord Campus 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord
Walnut Creek Center 1250 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek
CATALOG
(what’s in this book)
Policies & Procedures
How to apply
Fees, costs and refunds
Student Resources
Extracurricular activities
Educational Programs
Transfer & Degree Information
Course Descriptions
Tuition/Fees/Parking/Book Cost/Foreign Students/Non-Residents p.14
Academic/Grading Policy p.31 / p.36
Probations p.41
Sexual Harassment Policy p.42
Smoking Policy p.42
Student Code of Conduct p.42
Certificate of Completion/Achievement Programs & Degrees p. 69
Course Descriptions – LR, SC, CR/NC, units, prerequisites p. 188, p.189
Degree - p. 213
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Athletics (17 intercollegiate sports)
Men’s teams
Men compete in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, swimming &
diving, tennis, track and field, and water polo.
Women’s teams
Women compete in basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, swimming &
diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.
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DEGREE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS http://www.assist.org
Certificate of Achievement/Completion
AA/AS Sheet
CSU Sheet
IGETC
Non-transferable classes to CSU p. 51
Search for Private Colleges/Universities in California http://www.aiccu.edu/
Out of State Colleges/Universities
Cross Registration; CSU East Bay, Mills College
Sending out DVC Transcripts to other colleges (during your last semester fill out a form at the Admissions/Records Office)
Requesting General Education Certification {CSU & IGETC} (during your last semester fill out a form at the Admissions/Records Office)
SCHEDULE
OF CLASSES
(what’s in this book)
Fall calendar - important dates
Attendance
Withdrawing from a course
Fees
Refunds
Student Academic Responsibilities
Student Code of Conduct
Final Exams
How to register; Online or by Telephone
Study Abroad
Resources
Commuting to Campus
DVC Bookstore - How to order books
Peets Coffee
Convenience Store
Student Government
Campus Directory
Campus Map
Reading the Schedule of Classes
Economics p.79
sections #
units
CR/NC…….LR…….SC
recommendations
prerequisites
# of units permissible at registration/time classes begin
hours by arrangement
PLANNING GUIDE ~ (what’s in this book)
How is college different from high school
Strategies to be a successful student
Additional campus/class locations
CSU East Bay ~ Contra Costa Campus
San Ramon Campus
Walnut Creek Center
College Terms & Phrases
Education Pyramid
Tips for transferring (meet college representatives, transfer day...)
After DVC - transferring tips
Calculate your GPA
Selecting your ENGLISH and MATH class
Counseling Services (schedule one appointment each semester)
Academic, Career and Personal Counseling
Workshops on Transferring, Filling out the UC/CSU Application, Personal Essay, Choosing a Major...
Counseling Classes
Choosing Majors
Transcripts
Time Management
Be realistic with your time for yourself, boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse, family, friends, classes, studying and work.
24/hrs a day
168 hrs a week
7-8/hrs of sleep a day
49 + hrs a week
Study Skills
Quiet zone/place – uninterrupted
Study Groups
Tutoring Centers
Office hours for your instructors
Websites to explore
Counseling Courses and workshops
Closed/Open classes - how to search Web Advisor
How to view your grades
Computer and phone registration procedures
ASSESSMENT RESULTS ®
Student Educational Plan / Student Planning Sheet
Individual advising ~ Review Student Educational Plan
Myspace.com / Facebook {caution what you have on your page(s)}
ALL DONE !!!!!
Evening escorts by DVC Police ~ Aides
Student staff members and/or police officers are available to escort students to and from their classrooms on the DVC campus after dark. Students should call police services to arrange for an escort to meet them on campus.
(925) 685-1230 ext. 2338, 2339
This service is available on a first-call, first-served basis to all students and staff.
Film program
DVC’s film program is one of the largest free community college film programs in
the nation, screening old classics, silent films, foreign films and current
popular releases. The film schedule comes out twice a year and is available from
the Media Center/Forum located in the Library Building and at the Ticket Office.
Food services
Cafeteria
Located in the College Center Building, adjacent to the Quad, the cafeteria is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving entrees weekdays, and providing hot and cold food and beverages on the go. Vending machines are also located in the cafeteria and are available during the hours the college is open.Basement Cafe
Located in the basement of the Student Union Building, the cafe is open weekdays and offers Starbuck ’s coffee, cold beverages, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, fresh soups, and salads at affordable prices.Crow’s Nest
Located between the Physical and Life Science Buildings, the Crow ’s Nest offers students quick and convenient food.Norseman Restaurant
Located adjacent to the cafeteria and operated by HRM culinary art students, the restaurant treats students, faculty and the community to fine dining at affordable prices. The Norseman is open Monday -Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. during fall and spring terms. Call for reservations. See the telephone directory at the back of the catalog.DVC food service catering
Food service catering offers a wide variety of food and beverage choices for your campus event needs.HRM Bakeshop
Located in the North West corner of the quad by the cafeteria, the bakeshop offers fresh baked breads, pastries, breakfast items, and desserts prepared from scratch by HRM culinary arts students daily. The bakeshop is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. during fall and spring term. Special orders are available upon request.HRM Bistro
Located next to the Bakeshop, the Bistro offers high quality hot and cold food at reasonable prices prepared from scratch by HRM culinary art students. It is open Monday -Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m. during fall and spring terms.HRM Catering
Catering for groups both on and off campus--custom banquets and buffets are offered on an ‘as available’ basis. For more information contact the HRM office.
Housing services
A bulletin board listing rooms for rent in nearby houses and apartments is located outside the Financial Aid Office. DVC does not investigate, approve or supervise these housing facilities. DVC does not have any student housing facilities of its own. Blank cards for students seeking roommates and landlords seeking tenants may be obtained in the Student Union Building.
Parking Permits (purchase a daily permit or a semester permit)
Transportation to campus (vehicle/carpooling, bicycle, bus)
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