Below are the questions that you will find in the Academic Counseling FAQs in the International Student Resources link on the International Student Admissions and Services page, at http://www.dvc.edu/international/pdfs/frequently-asked-questions.pdf Be sure to check out these FAQs before making an appointment, coming for a quick drop-in question, or sending an email; you might find the answer you're looking for there and save yourself and me some valuable time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IN ACADEMIC COUNSELING
What does a counselor do at DVC?
How can I make an appointment to see a counselor?
I have a question/concern about my passport, visa, I-20, or medical insurance. Where do I go for help?
How do I know which classes to take?
How can I compute or predict my Grade Point Average, or GPA?
All of the classes I want to take are already full! What should I do?
How many units can I transfer with a “Pass” grade?
I have units/exam scores from another institution that I want to use to clear the prerequisite for a class I want to take at DVC. How do I get permission to do that?
I think I will make a D or F in a class! What should I do?
I plan to transfer to a private or out-of-state university. How can I know which courses to take at DVC?
How often can I take the Math and English assessment tests?
I disagree with the grade that I received from my instructor. How can I resolve this dispute?
How can I find important dates and deadlines online?
How can I find out admissions statistics for the University of California campuses?
How can I know which CSU’s are still accepting applications from international transfer students?
When am I supposed to pay my fees?
How can I apply for a scholarship?
How can I find out about student clubs and organizations at DVC?
How can I find a job on campus?
I need to drop below 12 units this semester. What should I do?
I just found out that I will fail my class, and the deadline to drop has already passed! What can I do?
Will a “W” grade affect my admissibility to a university?
I have college units from my home country. How can I determine how those units will apply toward my academic goal?
I want to take English 122, but my English assessment results indicate that I have to begin with a lower-level English class. How can I take English 122 directly?
Why can’t I take only classes that are transferable and required for my major?
