De Anza College Quick Notes

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Jan. 6, 2025

Quick Notes for the Week of Jan. 6


Christina Espinosa-Pieb with Omar TorresNew College President

Welcome President Omar Torres

We are excited to welcome President Omar Torres to campus.

He started his position on Jan. 3. and is working alongside former Interim President Christina Espinosa-Pieb for the next two weeks.


Winter Quarter Starts Today

Add and Drop Classes Through Sunday, Jan. 19

Students can add classes through Sunday, Jan. 19, with an add code from the instructor. The last day to drop classes without a W is also Sunday, Jan. 19. You can find detailed instructions on the college website.


Flint Drop-Off Area Temporarily Closed

Measure G Construction UpdateAlternative Drop-Off in Lot A and Lot C

The passenger pickup and drop-off area near the Flint Center is temporarily closed because of demolition work. Please use the alternate drop-off areas in Staff/Student Lot A outside the Registration & Student Services (RSS) Building, or in Lot C between the L Quad and PE complex. (See campus map.)

You can still park in the Flint Garage. However, the roadway between the Flint Garage and Flint Center has been temporarily narrowed to one lane, which is also being used by construction vehicles.


Student Health Services

Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips

Student Health Services has free Narcan kits and fentanyl test strips available for current students and employees.

  • Narcan kits can play a critical role in saving lives by counteracting opiod drug overdoses.
  • Fentanyl test strips can help prevent overdoses by detecting the presence of fentanyl in different kinds of drugs.
  • Learn more and watch a video on how to use Narcan by visiting the Health Services website.

De Anza is distributing these items as required under a state law known as Assembly Bill 1524. Narcan kits are provided by the state Department of Health Services Naloxone Distribution Project.


Dates iconDates and Deadlines

  • Last Day to Add Classes with Add Code and Drop Classes With a W – Sunday, Jan. 19
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – no classes and offices closed – Monday, Jan. 20

Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.


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