🎓 Students (Graduating or Attending)

 

🎓 Students (Graduating or Attending)

• No RSVP required to participate in the commencement ceremony.

  • You must order your cap & gown and apply for your degree (by June 16 to be listed in the printed program or by June 27 to receive the degree and walk) deanza.edu+9deanza.edu+9deanza.edu+9deanza.edu.

• Important deadlines:

• Degree application: June 16 (for program listing) / June 27 (for ceremony participation).

• Cap & gown ordering: by June 16 (to ensure availability) . 

• ✅ What Students Need to Do:

  • Apply for your degree online

    • By June 16 to have your name in the printed program

    • By June 27 to receive your degree (if later, you still walk but your name may not be printed) deanza.edu+12deanza.edu+12deanza.edu+12

  • Order your cap and gown (“grad pack”) by June 16 (on-campus pickup available until June 26) deanza.edu+3deanza.edu+3deanza.edu+3

  • Submit a photo/message for the optional slideshow by June 23 youtube.com+6deanza.edu+6deanza.edu+6

  • Arrive early—doors open at 1 p.m. mobile.deanza.edu+2deanza.edu+2deanza.edu+2

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  🎓 What About RSVP?

  • Students: No RSVP required to participate in the ceremony

  • Guests: No tickets or RSVP needed—just arrive early to find seats deanza.edu+10deanza.edu+10instagram.com+10mobile.deanza.edu+3deanza.edu+3deanza.edu+3

  • Faculty/Staff (non‑volunteers): Must complete an employee RSVP form to confirm attendance deanza.edu+1mobile.deanza.edu+1

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  📅 Quick Summary Table

  Task	You	Faculty/Staff
  Walk in ceremony	✔️	✔️
  RSVP required	❌	✔️ (non-volunteers)
  Apply for degree (for students)	✔️	—
  Order cap & gown	✔️	—

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  📬 Next Steps for You:

  1. Make sure you’ve applied for your degree—ideally by June 16 if you want your name printed.

  2. Order your grad pack by June 16.

  3. Submit your slideshow info by June 23 (optional).

  4. No RSVP needed—just show up with cap and gown by 1 p.m. on June 29.

  Let me know if you'd like details about regalia pickup locations, ceremony logistics, or any other event-specific questions!

🎓 Students (Graduating or Attending)

• No RSVP required to participate in the commencement ceremony.

  • You must order your cap & gown and apply for your degree (by June 16 to be listed in the printed program or by June 27 to receive the degree and walk) deanza.edu+9deanza.edu+9deanza.edu+9deanza.edu.

• Important deadlines:

  • Degree application: June 16 (for program listing) / June 27 (for ceremony participation).

  • Cap & gown ordering: by June 16 (to ensure availability) .

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👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff

• Attendance does require an RSVP.

  • Non-volunteer faculty and staff should submit the Employee RSVP form to let the college know you're attending deanza.edu.

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🗓 Ceremony Details

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3 p.m.

• Location: Santa Clara Convention Center deanza.edu+8deanza.edu+8deanza.edu+8.

• Doors open at 1 p.m.—arrive early for seating and photo ops with Roary! deanza.edu+1deanza.edu+1.

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✅ Summary Table

Role	RSVP Required?	To‑Do Items
Students	No	Apply for degree, order cap & gown (by June 16–27), no formal RSVP needed
Faculty/Staff	Yes	Complete the Employee RSVP form

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submitted to evaluation office

 

Thank You

Your form has been submitted.Check your email for an application notification message. You will be contacted by the Evaluations Office if any further information is needed or once your request has been processed.

Your Application for a Degree or Certificate from De Anza College has been approved

 

EVALUATIONS

Hi Phyu Phyu, Congratulations on your accomplishment! Award Information De Anza College has awarded you the following: Associate in Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts - Science, Math, & Engineering Emphasis Awarded for: Winter 2025 Name as it will appear on document: Phyu Phyu Thant Your Diploma or Certificate You will be sent an email when your diploma or certificate is available. This email is sent approximately three (3) months after your award quarter ended. Record of your Award This award is posted on your official transcript, which you can order online. It also appears on your unofficial transcript under the Student Registration tile. Near the top, look for the “Cleared for Graduation” row that includes an award date (called the "Degree Date" which applies to both degrees and certificates), and below this date your major (“Program”). If you have applied for another degree or certificate, please be patient waiting for your notification. Degrees and Certificates are processed at different times. Thank You, De Anza College Evaluations Office www.deanza.edu/admissions/evaluations

Application Submitted award quarter winter 2025 application date 02/06/2025 February

 

Application Submitted

Hi Phyu Phyu, Your application for the following has been submitted: Award Quarter: Winter Award Year: 2025 Award Type: Associate in Arts (A.A.) Major: Liberal Arts - Science, Math, & Engineering Emphasis Name as it should appear on diploma or certificate: Phyu Phyu Thant Application date: 2025-06-02 16:54 Timeline After the end of the quarter for which you have applied ("Award Quarter"), it will take approximately three (3) months to complete the final review, award, and issue process for the degree or certificate. At the end of the processing period, you will be sent an email when your diploma or certificate is available. Questions If you have questions about your application, including questions about any unmet requirements, we recommend that you contact Counseling and Advising to make an appointment, or contact the Online Advisor. If more information is needed to help award your degree/certificate, an Evaluator will notify you. Please understand that it is your responsibility to file another application if you do not fulfill the requirements pending. Thank You, De Anza College Evaluations Office www.deanza.edu/admissions/evaluations

Graduation Application and Honors

https://facultyfiles.deanza.edu/policies/graduation.html 

Degrees and certificates are awarded at the end of each quarter or summer session. Students must submit an online application for their intended degree or certificate to the Evaluations Department of the Admissions and Records Office.

The online application and related information can be found on the college website. Students who wish to apply for an Associate Degree for Transfer (A.A.-T or A.S.-T) must contact a counselor or academic adviser for their application.

Students should regularly perform a degree audit through Degree Works to monitor their own progress in reaching educational goals and meeting graduation requirements. It's also recommended that students consult with a counselor or academic adviser.

During the quarter preceding the quarter in which they plan to graduate, students should conduct a detailed review of their completed coursework, and compare the results against the requirements for the desired degree or certificate. (For example, students should do this in winter quarter if you are planning to graduate in the spring.) This will allow time to make any necessary schedule changes or add any needed classes. A counselor or academic adviser can assist with this review.

Students who have achieved a cumulative De Anza College GPA between 3.30 and 4.00 will be awarded associate degree honors at graduation, as follows:

4.00: Highest Honors – Summa Cum Laude
3.50-3.99: High Honors – Magna Cum Laude
3.30-3.49: Honors – Cum Laude

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Policy Documents

The information on this page is intended to provide a useful summary. Final authority is determined by the Board of Trustees and district policy documents, including 

• Administrative Procedure 4100: Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates

Foothill e-mail scam alert

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We have received reports of scam emails impersonating Foothill–De Anza instructors and offering fake paid research or job opportunities. These messages may ask for personal details such as your phone number, non-district email address, or even financial information. 

 

Tips to protect yourself: 

• Always check the sender’s address. Scammers often use look-alike emails.  For example, johnsonsara.fhda.edu@gmail.com is a fake lookalike address.  All district and college emails end only with @fhda.edu, @foothill.edu, or @deanza.edu. 
• We never ask for personal info by email. FHDA will not request phone numbers or alternate emails through unsolicited messages. 
• Avoid clicking suspicious links. Do not open links or attachments from unknown senders. 
• Don’t respond to offers of paid “research” or “jobs”. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.   
• Always respond to your professor using a known email address or communicate via Canvas. This is always provided to you in the course syllabus. 

If you receive a suspicious email, do not reply. Delete it or report it as spam to your email provider.

 

Educational Technology Services 
Foothill–De Anza Community College District 

 

Science, Math, & Engineering Emphasis

 Liberal Arts - Science, Math, & Engineering Emphasis is not exactly a full STEM major, but it leans toward STEM.

Here’s a simple way to understand it:
🔹 Liberal Arts = A broad study (a little bit of many subjects)
🔹 Science, Math, & Engineering Emphasis = Focus more on STEM classes (like biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, engineering basics)

It prepares you for transferring into a full STEM major later (like engineering, computer science, or biology) if you want.
But by itself, it’s still considered a Liberal Arts degree — just with a strong STEM focus.

Auto Policy

 The numbers you’re referring to — $100,000/$300,000 vs. $50,000/$100,000 — represent liability coverage limits for bodily injury liability in your Progressive auto insurance policy. Here’s what they mean:

Liability Coverage Explained:

This covers injuries to other people if you’re at fault in an accident.

 • The first number is the maximum per person.

 • The second number is the maximum per accident (total for all injured people).

 • There’s also a property damage limit, which isn’t shown in your question but is usually the third number.

Key Differences:

 • $100k/$300k gives more protection, especially in serious accidents with medical costs or lawsuits.

 • $50k/$100k lowers your premium but increases your risk of paying out of pocket if damages exceed your coverage.

If You Want to Lower Premiums:

 • Yes, going from $100k/$300k to $50k/$100k will lower your rate.

 • However, make sure the savings are worth the reduced protection — especially if you drive a lot, have assets, or live in a litigious state like California.

Estimated Premium Difference

In California, the average cost of a six-month liability-only policy is approximately $80 per month . While specific premium differences between coverage levels aren’t publicly detailed by Progressive, industry data suggests that increasing liability limits from 50/100/50 to 100/300/100 can raise annual premiums by several hundred dollars. For example, The Zebra reports that Progressive’s average annual premium for 100/300/100 coverage is around $1,476 .

Considerations Before Lowering Coverage

• Asset Protection: Higher liability limits offer greater protection for your assets in the event of a serious accident.
• Medical Costs: Medical expenses can quickly exceed lower coverage limits, potentially leaving you responsible for out-of-pocket costs.
• State Requirements: Ensure that any adjustments comply with California’s minimum insurance requirements.

Next Steps

To determine the exact premium savings:

1. Use Progressive’s Car Insurance Calculator: This tool can help estimate how different coverage levels affect your premium.
2. Get a Personalized Quote: Visit Progressive’s website or contact them directly to receive a quote tailored to your specific circumstances. 

8863 form -how AOC works LIne 7

 

🔢 How is that calculated?

Here’s how AOC works:

• You get 100% of the first $2,000 of education expenses = $2,000

• Then 25% of the next $2,000 = up to $500 more

• So the maximum total credit is $2,500 per student

But in this case, maybe the person:

• Had low education expenses (like only a few hundred dollars)

• Or only qualified partially (maybe they only went to school part of the year)

• Or their income was too high and the credit was phased out

So after the math, their credit came out to $55 total.

8863-Line 9 – Nonrefundable American Opportunity Credit

 

🧾 Line 9 – Nonrefundable American Opportunity Credit

• Line 9 is calculated by subtracting Line 8 (the refundable portion of the credit) from Line 7 (the total AOTC).

• This nonrefundable portion can reduce your tax liability to zero, but cannot result in a refund.

• The amount from Line 9 is then entered on Line 2 of the Credit Limit Worksheet to determine your final nonrefundable education credit.​IRS+4IRS+4

📌 8863 Line 4: "Qualified education expenses"

 

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✅ Form 8863 – Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)

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"Enter the amount of qualified education expenses you paid in 2023 for this student."

This is where you enter the amount you paid for school-related costs that are eligible for the American Opportunity Credit (AOC).

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💡 What are “Qualified Education Expenses” for Line 4?

✔️ You can include:

• Tuition

• Required enrollment fees

• Books, supplies, and equipment (if required by the course/school)

❌ You cannot include:

• Room and board

• Insurance or medical fees

• Transportation

• Sports or club fees (unless required for enrollment)

❌ What you cannot include on Line 16:

 

❌ What you cannot include on Line 16:

• Mortgage interest (that goes on Schedule A)

• Personal loan interest

• Credit card interest (even if used for school)

• Interest someone else paid on your loan