Summer Academy 2026 FAQs
What is the De Anza College Academy Summer Program?
The De Anza College Academy is a summer enrichment program for middle and high school students designed to keep learning engaging, meaningful, and hands-on. Our instructors come from universities, colleges, and local public and private schools across the Bay Area. Each brings both subject-matter expertise and a genuine passion for working with young learners.
Classes are built around active, project-based experiences that encourage students to think, create, collaborate, and explore. Many courses are offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum, the De Anza Planetarium, our Design & Manufacturing Technologies Department, and De Anza College Athletics, giving students access to unique campus spaces and resources.
The Academy is open to students entering grades 6 through 12. It is designed for enrichment, not credit, and students do not receive letter grades. Some classes may include optional or light supplemental work, depending on the course. We encourage families to review individual class descriptions for specific details.
What are the dates to register online?
Online registration opens: Tuesday, February 18th, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Online registration closes: June 25 for in-person middle school and high school classes.
When you're ready to enroll, follow the steps listed online to register. All student class registrations require a parent or guardian to complete the online waiver and information release form before completing the registration. Once payment is successfully processed, you will receive a class confirmation by email.
How do I know what level of class to select for my child?
Students should enroll at the grade level they will enter in Fall 2026 For example, if your student is completing fifth grade in June 2026, they should enroll in sixth-grade level classes.
When will classrooms be assigned?
Classroom information will be posted on our website before the start of the program.
What are the rules for student conduct?
Students must observe all classroom rules, follow online class etiquette expectations
and adhere to Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board Policy 3250. Failure
to follow these rules or engaging in any form of bullying and harassment, whether
in person or online, may result in removal from the program without a refund.
Students may not use mobile phones during class. Phones should always remain in student
backpacks until classes have concluded for the day. De Anza College Academy is not
responsible for lost or stolen items. Students should secure their belongings.
What about breaks and supervision?
Students in classes for grades 6-8 will be supervised during morning break and passing periods. Students in classes for grades 9-12 will be supervised during class times only. For safety and supervision reasons, students must be enrolled in consecutive class periods. There is no supervision for students before or after the program.
Parents staying on campus MUST check-in at the Academy administration office, and may not wait for their child outside classrooms or sit in class with their child. Parents may not park in drop-off zones.
Please send a snack with your student each day for morning break and/or lunch, as food service may not be available on campus during summer. Students may not leave campus to buy food. Please check deanza.edu/academy for the most current information.
Am I allowed to park on campus?
2/1/26: At this time, parking on campus is free. This policy may change for the summer. Visitors may always park free for a maximum of thirty minutes in designated short-term spaces only. We'll update our parking guidleines once we have new information.
What should I do with the class confirmation email?
Review the confirmation and transaction receipts that are emailed to you at the time of enrollment to ensure your student is in the correct class, please contact our office as soon as possible,if you see any errors. You may also log in to the academy’s registration system at any time, with your chosen username and password, to check your student's current enrollment.
What should I do if my student needs to be absent?
Please email attendance@deanza.edu to notify us when your student is unable to attend their online or in-person class(es), include the name of your student and the date(s) he/she will be will not be attending.
What are the rules for dropping classes?
To drop a class or classes you may submit a request through our registration system. Refunds are subject to service fees, and will be credited back to the original method of payment. Administrative drops due to disruptive and inappropriate student behavior will result in dismissal from the program without a refund.
In-Person Classes – Middle School and High School
- Before June 29: $50 service fee per dropped class.
- After June 29: No refunds will be issued*
*All drop and refund requests for extenuating circumstances, received past final request deadlines, will be considered for a partial refund on an individual basis by the Dean of Community Education. Material and or lab fees are non refundable.
How can I add a class?
Students may add classes to their schedule anytime before the deadline dates listed
below. Please note: registration is based on availability, there are NO waiting lists
for classes that are FULL.
In-Person Classes – Middle School and High School
- Enroll through June 25: online via registration page for in-person classes.
- June 29 - July 1: Students who are enrolled in the program may add classes by contacting staff in person at the program office in the L-Quad.
What are the rules for changing classes?
Class change requests are processed depending on seat availability and must be emailed to communityeducation@deanza.edu by the deadlines listed below:
In-Person Classes – Middle and High School
- Through June 25: No fee for course change requests.
- June 26-28: Registration will be closed for changing classes until July 29
- June 29 - July 1: Change classes in person at school site. A 10% fee per class applicable for course change requests.
- No class changes will be processed after July 1.
Have other questions or need additional information? Email us at: communityeducation@deanza.edu