FAQs for Admitted Students

What Happens Next

• I have received my I-20 form.  What should I do now?

  Now that you have your INITIAL I-20 form, ensure that all of the information is accurate, pay the SEVIS fee and schedule your F-1 visa interview. Review the Visa Information webpage for more details.

• When can I enter the United States?

  As a new student from abroad, you can enter the United States no more than 30 days before the program start date on your I-20.

Classes, Placement and Academic Credit

• How do I register for classes?

  You will register for classes by using the online system known as MyPortal. To do this, you will need your student ID number, also known as a Campuswide ID or CWID. If you are logging in for the first time, you will need to create a password. For more information about logging in, visit our MyPortal Login Tips webpage.  

  Once you have logged in, you can click to open the Apps section and then click on the Student Registration icon to open a page that shows your registration date, available classes and other information. Click on Add or Drop Classes and select the campus (De Anza) and quarter to begin registering.

  Your registration date will also be posted on the ISP Orientation webpage and will be emailed to you at least two to three weeks before that date. 

• What is my CWID and how do I find it?

  Your Campuswide ID (CWID) is the eight-digit student identification number that you will use to log in to MyPortal and access other campus services.  The ISP Admission Office will send you your CWID via email approximately 1-2 weeks after you have been admitted.
  

• I can't log in to MyPortal. What should I do?

  Your account may not be active yet.  Even if you received your acceptance letter and/or the I-20 form, you may still need to wait a few weeks for your account to be activated.  Try again at a later date.  If you still can't log in by your registration date, check the MyPortal Login Tips webpage or contact the ISP Admission Office at daintladmissions@deanza.edu. Always include your full name and CWID when you email the ISP office.

• How can I register for the math and English/ESL Assessment?

  The Assessment Center offers online Language Arts and Math assessments. To determine which type of assessment you need to complete, take the Learn Your Options survey.
  
  When you’re ready to complete the assessment process:

  • Use the Assessment Center's online contact form to submit your request to complete assessments. Be sure to include your full name (as listed on your passport) and CWID.
  • The Assessment Center will contact you with details about how to proceed.

  ALERT: wait at least 1 week after having received your CWID before scheduling your assessment.

• I took Math or English at a previous school.  Do I still need to take Assessment?

  If you have course credits from a U.S. college or university, you can submit your transcripts to the Admissions and Records office to request prerequisite clearance – so you won't have to take assessments. This process can take several weeks to complete. You won't be able to register for any course with a prerequisite, until the clearance process is complete, so you should submit your form as early as possible to avoid a delay in registration. 

• Can I transfer credit from another school to De Anza?

  If you previously attended a high school, college, or university in the United States and would like an evaluation of your transcripts, please submit your final official transcript to De Anza's Admission & Records Office (not the ISP office.)

  PLEASE DO THIS AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN ADMITTED. You can find more information on the Admissions Evaluations webpage.

• Can I change my major?

  You won't be able to change your major until you have completed your first quarter at De Anza and met with a counselor. However, you are free to start taking classes for your new or preferred major at any time.