Welcome to De Anza College
All new students are required to enroll in COUN 100: Orientation To College*.
Your enrollment in the COUN 100 class will be your first step towards embarking
on your academic journey of higher learning. The benefits of enrolling in a
COUN 100 class include learning about De Anza's policies and procedures, taking
a campus tour, learning about major and degree options, General Education patterns,
transfer strategies and much more. By taking COUN 100 you will register sooner
for your first quarter's classes and increase your chances of enrolling in classes
that are your first choice.
Application for Counseling 100 
Are You Eligible for COUN 100?
Complete the Orientation Checklist to determine if you qualify
I do not need to take COUN 100 because:
- I am a former student of De Anza/Foothill, OR
- I have an AA/AS degree, OR
- I have a baccalaureate or higher degree, OR
- The courses I plan to take are for personal enrichment only
I do need to take COUN 100 because:
- I am working on an AA/AS degree or plan to transfer and I am a first-time
college student, OR
- I am a transfer student with less than 30 quarter units (20 semester) from
another college
Please consult the Schedule of Classes for times and locations of COUN 100 or
come into the Counseling and Advising Center in the Administration Building for
more information.
Critical Steps To Be Completed Before You Attend COUN 100!
- To find the time and location of your registered COUN
100 course, go to www.deanza.edu/my/
and select the "Returning User" log-in button to log in to the registration/class
schedule system with your Student ID and PIN (personal identification number).
- Ask your high school or any other colleges attended to send
De Anza a copy of your official transcripts.
- Take the Math and English Assessment tests at least one week before the
first class meeting. For Placement Tests Dates, call (408) 864-8355, check
the De Anza web site at Placement test information, come into the Counseling
and Advising Center in the Administration Building, or refer to the Schedule
of Classes. The results of the tests will be used to properly place you in
classes in which you will be successful.
- Take the Math Placement Test (Arithmetic and Beginning Algebra) if you
need beginning or intermediate algebra.
- Take the Intermediate Algebra Test if you have completed Algebra II or
higher math course (with a C or better) within the last six months, or if
you wish to take a course a level above Intermediate Algebra.
- If you are planning to take BIOL 6A, MATH 1A, or CHEM 1A, you must be
assessed for each subject area.
Counseling 100 Application
Exceptions
- You do not have to take an English placement test if you have completed
a college course comparable to EWRT 1A. You must bring in verification that
you have completed this course at another college.
- You do not have to take the placements tests if you have taken the Advanced
Placement testing at your high school and have qualifying scores.
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