admissions application process

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PROCESS
Dear Student:
Welcome to DVC San Ramon Campus! Your first step will be to apply online to the college.
Once submitted, your application will be completed within 24 hours. The online application
can be accessed at www.dvc.edu. Click on the following link to begin:
Select “APPLY NOW” > Select “Step 1” Click “OpenCCC”
If you have not received an email with your student ID# within 24 hours of applying, contact
the district help desk by email at [email protected] or by phone at 925-229-6888 to obtain your
student ID#.
If you have previously attended Diablo Valley College, you will need to submit a new
application. Instructions for completing the online application are included in this packet.
Due to privacy laws, OpenCCC will not accept online applications for persons under the age of
13. Paper applications can be obtained at the Admissions and Records Office.
For additional questions regarding the online application process, please call Admissions and
Records at 925-866-1822.
Sincerely,
Admissions and Records Office
Diablo Valley College – San Ramon Campus
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Diablo Valley College – San Ramon Campus • 1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon, CA 94582
DVC/SRC SPRING 2016
High School Special Admission Application/Registration Information
Welcome to DVC San Ramon Campus!
 Your registration is not complete until all forms have been processed by the
DVC/SRC Admissions Office. Not enrolled = NO CREDIT.
 Please bring a picture ID (HS ID, CA ID, Driver’s License, or passport) when visiting
the Admissions Office.
 High school students are not eligible to enroll in classes on-line.
Start the process by applying to the college online at www.dvc.edu
SPRING 2016 - 11th & 12 graders
*September 15th - DVC starts accepting online applications for spring 2016
*Prior to January 5th – Online application and prerequisite forms (if required by course) should be
submitted and on file with the Admissions office.
*January 12th – In-person registration begins. Special admissions forms are only accepted when a student
is officially enrolled or waitlisted into a class. Instructor signature is required for all PE courses
regardless of the student’s high school grade level.
SPRING 2016 - 10th graders and below
* September 15th - DVC starts accepting online applications for spring 2016
* Prior to January 5th – Online application and prerequisite forms (if required by course) should be
submitted and on file with the Admissions office.
First day of instruction – The special admissions form is only accepted when a student is officially
enrolled into a class. Instructor’s signature is required for enrollment (add code alone is insufficient for
10th graders and below).
All Students – courses with prerequisites
Official transcripts with proof of completion of the prerequisite course must be turned in to the
Admissions office, along with a completed DVC Prerequisite form, to enroll. Prerequisites may also be
satisfied by taking the assessment test. To enroll in Math 120 or below the online self-assessment test
(ISSA) may be taken. Please check the DVC Catalog or schedule of classes for prerequisite requirements.
Transcript request
In order for your grades to be sent to the high school, please submit your transcript request online.
Transcripts are sent only upon the student’s request. You may submit the online request after final grades
are posted. The first two regular process copies are free – charges will apply after that.
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
For a complete set of forms, visit: http://www.dvc.edu/sanramon/services/index.html
Click on “high school packets”
DVC San Ramon Campus 1690 Watermill Road San Ramon CA 94582
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
SPECIAL ADMISSION RECOMMENDATION FORM
TERM:
Fall
Spring
Summer Year: __________________
PLEASE PRINT:
Last Name
First Name
Initial
Grade Level*: _____________________
*Level during the term of attendance
DVC Student ID #
Anticipated High School Graduation Date: ______________________
Current High School Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________
I am pleased to recommend the above-named student for enrollment in DVC college courses. I believe this student is academically prepared
for the scholastically advanced course(s) listed below, and completion of the course(s) would enhance her/his ability to compete effectively
in her/his future education. This student has availed her/himself of all opportunities to enroll in an equivalent course at their district of
attendance, per the Education Code, Sections 48800, 48800.5 and 76001(a), (b). For Summer Session Only: This recommendation
does not exceed 5% of students at the same grade level, per the Education Code, Sections 76000 and 76001.
K-12 PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE
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Students in the 11th or 12th grade must register in person beginning on the first day of special admit/concurrent registration.
Students below the 11th grade must indicate a course section number and obtain the instructor’s signature and register the first day
of class.
All students enrolling in a P.E. class must indicate a course section number and obtain the instructor’s signature.
The principal or designee must write in the box below the approved courses. Form must be completed with courses identified prior
to submission. Incomplete forms will be confiscated.
Home schooled students must attach a copy of their Dept. of Education Private School Affidavit.
The original form must be returned to Admissions and Records at the time of registration.
Courses with a prerequisite must be cleared prior to enrollment. The Prerequisite Equivalency Form and transcript (official or
unofficial) are to be submitted to the Admissions Office. Students are notified by email in 2-3 business days if the prerequisite has
been approved or denied. Assessment test and ISSA results may also clear some prerequisites. Students receiving permission to
register for waitlisted courses are required to return to Admissions to register in person.
List Approved Courses for Enrollment (required):
Section
Course Title & Number
Units
DVC Instructor Signature
Late Add Code
This area must be completed by principal or
designee.
Incomplete forms will be withheld by A&R and
a new form provided.
I approve of my son/daughter taking the above listed course(s) on the Diablo Valley College Campus or San Ramon Valley Campus. I
understand that there are privacy restrictions on my child’s records and I will be unable to obtain information or transcripts without their
written consent. I understand that my child is required to adhere to the academic standards, rules, and regulations of the College. I
understand that no extra supervision is provided for minors before, during or after class. I understand that my child may be required to
participate on field trips as part of the requirements of the course.
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
TELEPHONE
DATE
I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements submitted by me in connection with this recommendation form are true and correct. All
materials submitted by me for purposes of admission become the property of Diablo Valley College. I understand that falsification,
withholding pertinent data, or failure to report data changes may result in my dismissal.
STUDENT SIGNATURE
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Processed by:_________________
Date:________________
Admissions and Records
SPECIAL ADMISSION RECOMMENDATION FORM
Concurrent Enrollment Guidelines
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The Concurrent Enrollment Program is open to any K-12 student who, in the opinion of the Superintendent/President or
designee, can benefit from advanced instruction.
Students may be admitted upon recommendation of the principal and parent. All students under the 11 th grade must
obtain the DVC Instructor’s permission to enroll in their course on the first day of the class. Additionally, all concurrent
students, regardless of grade level, must receive the permission of the DVC instructor on the first day of class prior to
enrolling in P.E. classes.
College level courses will only be available to high school students who do not have the course equivalencies offered in
the student’s home K-12 school district.
The College reserves the right to exclude or limit enrollment into programs where health, safety, instructional
methodology, facility constraints, or legal requirements are deemed inappropriate for concurrently enrolled students.
Concurrently enrolled students below the 11th grade will be permitted to enroll in no more than two courses, or 7 units,
per term.
Special Admit students are exempt from enrollment fees if enrolled in less than 12 units. However, Special Admit
students must pay the student union & activity fees. Special permission is required for students wishing to enroll in more
than 11 units. Contact Admissions for details. All other fees are required and must be paid at the time of
registration.
All coursework at DVC becomes part of your permanent academic history. Grades received or excessive drops may have
implications involving financial assistance, athletic eligibility, probation, etc.
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You must register for approved classes only. Registering for non-approved classes will result in a loss of Concurrent
Enrollment privileges.
Concurrent students shall conform to the College’s academic rules and regulations and the code of conduct expected of
all college students.
You are responsible for reviewing and abiding by all academic policies as listed in the Schedule of Classes and College
Catalog.
Parent or Guardian Information:
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Concurrent students are treated like every other college student. The rules regarding student records are governed by the
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Academic information is only released with the written consent of
the student.
Please note: Your son or daughter will be exposed to a diverse population in educational programs designed for the adult
learner, which may involve sensitive topics that might be considered controversial or offensive to some. Your signature
on the reverse side of this form acknowledges your receipt of this information and stipulates your permission for your
child to enroll in a college level course and participate in all required activities that may include field trips off campus.
All courses taken will be taken for college credit and become a part of their official college record.
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Complete an online Application for Admissions prior to in-person registration.
Home schooled students must provide verification of an Affidavit for Home Schooling, filed with Department of
Education, at the time or registration.
Submit an official or unofficial High School transcript for verification of prerequisite course completion, along with a
Prerequisite Equivalency Form. Prerequisites are strictly enforced and will not be waived.
Students below the junior level or students enrolling in PE courses must register in person after obtaining the DVC
instructor signature on the first day of the class. Registration is not permitted before the first day of class.
All concurrent students must register in person with a completed Special Admissions Recommendation form. Check
registration calendar for dates.
Incomplete forms will be kept by the Admissions Office, and a new form will be required to register.
How Do I Apply Online
1. Go to www.dvc.edu
2. Click on Apply Now
3. Click Step 1 —> Open CCC
Click “Create an Account” if it is your first
time applying. Click “Sign In” if you have an
account.
IMPORTANT
You need to provide a valid email address.
*NOTE: Returning students who previously
applied using CCCApply must make a new
account. OpenCCC is our new application
system.
For future reference, be sure to write down your
Username: _________________________
Password: _________________________
If you forgot your account, click on
“Sign In” and then “I forgot my username”
and/or “I forgot my password”.
After you sign in click on “Start A New
Application” to begin your application.
*IMPORTANT
It is recommended but not required to provide your Social Security Number when you apply. If you provide your SSN
on this application you may find it easier to access your student records when you need them if you forget or misplace
your DVC student ID number. If you do not provide your SSN or do not have one, you will always need to use your DVC
student ID number to access your student records. This information is emailed to you when you apply online. You will
need to come in person to the Admissions & Records office or Enrollment Lab and bring a photo ID to obtain your student ID number and InSite WebAdvisor User Name if you misplace this information. All OpenCCC institutions are required by law to keep your SSN private and secure and not to reveal it without your permission.
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Admissions and Records
321 Golf Club Rd. Pleasant Hill, Ca. 94523
925.685.1310  fax 925.609.8085
PREREQUISITE EQUIVALENCY FORM
(English and math assessment clearance, if applicable)
Name:
Student ID#
Term/Year:
FALL__________
SPRING__________
SUMMER__________
All correspondence will be emailed to your InSite email.
Telephone#
It is recommended that you take the DVC Assessment to determine your level of English and math skills. English and
math course work used to satisfy a prerequisite requirement will also satisfy assessment and placement.
This form will not be processed if incomplete or submitted without documentation.
HOW DO I CLEAR A PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENT? Submit this form along with documentation that you have satisfied the
prerequisite at another institution or submit this form if you completed the prerequisite course work at DVC prior to
summer 1999. (Please note: CCC and LMC coursework completed after 1977 need not be documented.)
Your prerequisite must be cleared prior to your registering for classes.
Prerequisite coursework must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
Documentation may take the form of
 an official or unofficial transcript
 a report card with final grades
 a letter from instructor/school on official letterhead stating the course was completed and grade.
These documents must include your name or social security number and the name of the school. Even if you have already
submitted official transcripts from another institution you must still attach a copy to this form.
CAN I USE IN-PROGRESS COURSEWORK? In-progress coursework cannot be used unless you are taking the course at CCC,
DVC or LMC.
HOW CAN I GET THIS INFORMATION TO THE ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS OFFICE? You may mail, fax (925-609-8085) or
hand-carry in this form with your documentation before your registration-appointment time.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY PREREQUISITE IS APPROVED? You will be notified by email in 2-3 business days.
This request is for clearing prerequisites and if applicable, English and math assessment and placement. It is
not used to evaluate degree, certificate or transfer requirements.
What course do you
wish to take at DVC?
What course from your
other school will clear
this prerequisite?
What College or HS was
the prerequisite
completed at?
What year/
semester was
course taken?
Grade
Office Use Only:
Action
Student’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Signature:
If equivalency is denied, state reason:
Date:
For Department Use Only:
Transcript Attached Official or Unofficial
How Do I Find
An Open Class at DVC?
Go to www.dvc.edu
Click on InSite/WebAdvisor
Click on Course Schedule Search
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DVC ~ San Ramon Campus ~ Assessment Test Schedule
Make your appointment online at www.dvc.edu/sanramon/services/assessment
You must make an appointment to take the test.
In order to complete the assessment test you must have the following:
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A DVC application must be on file with the Admissions Office and Records Office
DVC ID number & photo id are required to take the test
Show up 10 minutes prior to test time at the East Building, Room 164
Questions?
Call Ann Uawithya at (925) 551-6215 or email [email protected]
DVC San Ramon Campus Student Services Office - West Bldg. Suite 109
1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon, CA 94582
Our retest policy is as follows:
English
Math
ESL
Chemistry
English exam twice (total) for the entire
academic career at DVC with at least 7 days
in between
College Level Math - twice per semester,
with at least 7 days in between
Once per semester
Once per semester
For test samples, please visit:
English - www.dvc.edu/enrollment/assessment/english
Math - www.dvc.edu/enrollment/assessment/math
ESL
- www.dvc.edu/enrollment/assessment/ESL
Effective June 1, 2010 we will only be testing students who are enrolling at DVC in either the present
or future semester. We will not test students who are planning on attending another school.
Accordingly, we will not send test scores to other schools.
If you have previously taken an assessment test at DVC and would like to use your scores at another
school you will need to print your Test Summary from the WebAdvisor system to send to the school.
An interpretation of these scores are available on our Test Score Results page.
NEW INFO ABOUT THE MATH TEST The math assessment test is designed to determine your math
skills in order to place you into the appropriate math classes at DVC. Currently we offer two different
options for placement testing. Which math test should you take? Can you answer these questions?
1) The graph of which of the following equations is a straight line parallel to the graph of y = 2x?
a) 4x – y = 4 b) 2x – 2y = 2 c) 2x – y = 4 d) 2x + y = 2 e) x – 2y = 4
2) If log 10X = 3, then X =
a) 310 b) 1,000
c) 30
d) 10/3 e) 3/10
3) If Ѳ is an acute angle and sin Ѳ = 1/2, then cos Ѳ =
a) -1 b) 0
c) 1/2 d) √3/2 e) 2
4) An apartment building contains 12 units consisting of one- and two-bedroom apartments that
rent for $360 and $450 per month, respectively. When all units are rented, the total monthly rental
is $4,950. What is the number of two-bedroom apartments? a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7
NO - If you can't answer the questions above AND/OR you haven't completed Algebra II or higher
within the last two years, then take the ISSA at http://www.dvc.edu/issa/. This can be done from
your personal computer.
Informed Student Self Assessment (ISSA)
In addition to assessing your skills and background in math, the ISSA explores your overall time
commitments and activities outside of math. This test is available online and may be taken multiple
times a semester. Students do not come to the Assessment Center to take the test, as it is designed
to be taken at your convenience at any computer of your choice with internet access.
This test is used for placement into:
Math 75 - Arithmetic and Pre-algebra
Math 110 - Elementary Algebra
Math 114 - Geometry
Math 120 - Intermediate Algebra
YES - You can take the test at DVC Pleasant Hill or San Ramon Campus. If you have taken Algebra II or
higher within the last two years AND you are able to successfully answer the questions on the College
Level Math sample test then you should take the test.
How Do I Request an
Official Transcript
1. Go to www.dvc.edu
2. Click on InSite/WebAdvisor
3. Click on InSite Portal
4. Log in to your InSite WebAdvisor
account
5. Click on Students
6. Click on Academic Services from the
drop down menu
7. Click on Official Transcript Request
from the drop down menu
8. After reading the information
provided, you must check the box
acknowledging you have read and
understand the transcript request
ordering process and prices.
Click Submit.
11. Orders will not be processed
without payment. Select Visa or MasterCard and click Submit.
12. Enter your credit or debit card
9. Complete the online Transcript
Request and click Submit.
Special Note about Pre-1999 Transcripts
Please check the box to indicate you have pre1999 records.
information in the fields provided and
verify your personal information.
Click Submit.
13. Print your Payment Confirmation for
your own records.
Express Transcripts can be requested and produced
10. If you provided a personal address as in person at the Admissions & Records Office within
the Recipient, go to step #11.
one hour for an additional fee. Do not continue with
the online process.
If you selected a college as the
Recipient, select “None of the Above”
and click Submit.
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San Ramon campus map
1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon CA 94582
Watermill Rd.
925-866-1822
www.dvc.edu
East Building
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