Welcome Day
Friday, September 18, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet Instructors and Fellow New Students
Discover Your Village • Get Answers to Questions • Take Tours
Explore Campus Life • Enjoy Lunch and Activities
Welcome Day is a fun opportunity to speak with instructors, meet fellow students and get answers to your questions about financial aid, registration, student services and more.
You can also:
- Take a campus tour and locate your classrooms
- Find out more about your Village — see below
- Learn about academic majors, student clubs, athletics and housing
- Enjoy lunch while participating in activities in the Village Centers
- Attend informational sessions for both students and parents and families
- Get your student ID and VTA SmartPass (by appointment only — see below)
Let us know if you're coming so we can plan! We're looking forward to seeing you.
Student Services Available All Day
- Admissions and Records (open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) for registration questions – Registration and Student Services (RSS) building, First Floor
- Bookstore (open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) – RSS Building, First Floor
- Counseling – General Counseling tent in Main Quad
- Student ID and VTA SmartPass – by appointment only. Please contact the Office of College Life by phone or email before September 17 to make an appointment if you would like to get an ID card or SmartPass on Welcome
Day:
- 408.471.1664
- CollegeLife@fhda.edu
- Disability Support Programs and Services – DSPS tent in Main Quad
- Financial Aid – Tent in Main Quad
- Campus Tours – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., meet at the Turtle Sculpture; tour schedule coming soon
Welcome Day 2026 Schedule
Welcome Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in De Anza's Main Quad and other locations around campus.
Free parking is available in the Flint Garage.
9-10 a.m.
Please email Stacy Chapman in advance at chapmanstacy@fhda.edu if you need interpreters or captioning accommodations.
Campus Center - Conference Rooms A&B
9-10 a.m.
Please email Stacy Chapman in advance at chapmanstacy@fhda.edu if you need interpreters or captioning accommodations.
Student Services, General Counseling, Financial Aid, Academic Villages, Student Clubs, Athletics, Housing
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Environmental Science/Studies department will be hosting demonstrations and a meet-your-instructor session.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Biological Sciences department will be hosting demonstrations and a meet-your-instructor session.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
12-1 p.m.
Meet other students while you learn how to make cranes, flowers and other folded paper creations. Supplies provided and no experience necessary.
Artistic Expression Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Meet and make connections with other students and faculty in the Village, including the Business and Finance Village academic coach.
Business and Finance Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Learn more about the nursing program, meet faculty and other students, and get some hands-on practice taking vital signs.
Health and Life Sciences Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Do you speak another language? Are you a language learner? Meet other students and World Languages faculty and practice speaking your language of choice in an informal setting. All languages and fluency levels welcome.
Language and Communication Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
If you are interested in literature or creative writing, join English faculty for a fun, interactive workshop.
Language and Communication Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Observe the heavens with astronomy faculty, right outside the Village Center.
Physical Sciences and Technology Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Are you interested in a STEM major? Meet other STEM students and discuss your interests and concerns. A great way to build connections to support you in your classes.
Physical Sciences and Technology Village Center
12:30-1 p.m.
The De Anza Planetarium is just a short walk from the Village Center. Drop by and see a brief show.
Physical Sciences and Technology Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cornhole, Jenga and air hockey will be set up outside in the L Quad. Drop by for some fun.
Social Sciences and Humanities Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun, interactive activity that will help you meet and get to know other students in the Village.
Social Sciences and Humanities Village Center
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Learn about multiple careers in health care, meet new people and win prizes.
Health and Life Sciences Village Center
1-1:30 p.m.
If you are interested in studying engineering, learn more about the classes and careers from De Anza faculty.
Physical Sciences and Technology Village Center
1-1:30 p.m.
Location TBD
1:30-2:10 p.m.
Location TBD
1:30-2:10 p.m.
Location TBD
1:30-2:10 p.m.
Come for the Pickleball, Stay for the Fun! All Levels (Students & Employees) Welcome!
Tennis/Pickleball Courts
1:30-3 p.m.
Location TBD
2:20-3 p.m.
Location TBD
2:20-3 p.m.
Location TBD
2:20-3 p.m.
Looking for More Information?
Check out our Guide to the Quarter for great information on resources, basic needs support, tutoring and much more.
Please Note
Welcome Day is a college event with assigned areas for specific programs. External groups must use the space designated for them.