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(P) units can be applied toward
De Anza College degrees.
For a major or area of emphasis, each
course toward the unit requirement of this subdivision must be completed with a grade of C or better.
For General Education requirements, “satisfactorily completed” means either credit earned on a “pass-no pass” basis or a grade point average of 2.0 or better in community college
Units earned in P/NP will not be calculated in the GPA; however, NP shall be considered when determining Academic Progress, probation and dismissal procedures. (See section on Progress Probation)
COVID-19 Grade Policies
Under the college COVID-19 Grade Policy for winter, spring, summer and fall of 2020:
n A grade of F earned for any 2020 term will not be counted in calculating earned units or Grade Point Averages.
n Grades of D-plus, D and D-minus earned for any 2020 term will not be counted in calculating Grade Point Averages.
n P/NP grade mode request deadlines were extended.
For more information visit deanza.edu/ policies/grades.
Noncredit Courses
Noncredit courses are not recorded on a student’s transcript and grades are not
calculated in a student’s GPA. Students in these courses may receive letter grades or be graded on the basis of Pass/No Pass or satisfactory progress. See course description for more information.
HEALTH (STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
De Anza students have the right to a healthy, safe and drug-free environment. They also have personal responsibilities with regard to their own health and safety and the health and safety of the college community.
To promote an optimum personal and physical environment for individual development and learning, students will
n Not attend college if they have a contagious condition (such as COVID-19, TB, measles or hepatitis)
n Not attend college if they are under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs
n Have a physical exam on file if they are an intercollegiate athlete, or is in an allied health program
n Notify the Admissions and Records Office if they will be absent for a week or more due to an illness
n Observe sound personal hygiene habits n Have current TB results on file
as required by the Allied Health Programs, the Child Development Center, the International Student Program and the Nursing Program
n Obtain a physician’s note and cooperate openly and honestly with college officials about medical problems that may threaten the health or welfare of themselves or others
n Follow safety regulations and use safety equipment and protective devices as required
n Follow all college infectious disease policies
MUTUAL RESPECT*
De Anza College shall take all steps necessary to provide a positive educational and employment environment that encourages equal educational opportunities. The college will actively seek to educate staff and students on the deleterious effects of expressions of hatred or contempt based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or psychological disability; and will promote equality and mutual respect and understanding among all groups and individuals.
De Anza College will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student. A student shall not intimidate, harass another student through words or actions. Such behavior includes direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name- calling; social isolation or manipulation; and cyberbullying by any means including email, text and social networks or media.
* College policies and procedures regarding ADA compliance, mutual respect, nondiscrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX can be found on the college website at deanza.edu/policies. Information and forms for filing a complaint can be found at deanza.edu/student-complaints or by contacting the dean of Student Development and EOPS at 408.864.8218 or the dean of Counseling and Disability Support Programs and Services at 408.564.8945.
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