BACK TO SUCCESS RESOURCE GUIDE
GMT20240130-013545_Recording_1920x1080.mp4Welcome to Spring 2024!
In this video, Mrs. Tina Iniguez, Academic Counselor, provides an overview of the resources available in this guide and gives you a warm welcome to the Spring 2024 semester at EVC!
Academic Calendar
Please review the Academic Calendar for up-to-date information on the last day to add a class, drop a class without a “W” and other critical dates and deadlines.
Academic Counseling
SC-250 | 408-270-6475
Meet with an academic counselor to develop your Educational Plan. To book an appointment, please visit our office, call our department or make an appointment online.
Please note: if you are in a special program, such as Umoja-AFFIRM, Enlace, ASPIRE, EOPS, CalWORKs, Veterans, International, OASISS, DSP, etc. please contact their department to meet with your program's counselor.
Tutoring
Multiple Locations | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6802
All students who are registered in courses at EVC are eligible for FREE tutoring! Tutoring is available on a drop-in, open-lab basis and appointments are not necessary.
Campus Tutoring Center
LE-237 (Library Building)
All Subjects Except Math and Science
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Math & Science Resource Center (MSRC)
MS-112
Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Biology Lab
S-219
Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
NetTutor
Online in Canvas
All Subjects + Paper Drop-Off for Essay Feedback
24 hours a day/7 days a week
Watch a brief NetTutor Tutorial: https://youtu.be/VlrPU34FzuY
Basic Needs Resources
EVC FREE Resources for Food
Fresh Farmers Market
Second and Fourth Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Central Green
Second Harvest Food Distribution
First and Third Friday
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Parking Lot 1
Parenting Hub
AR-122
Monday-Thursday 10AM-6PM
These hubs are intended to serve as a space on campus for students, who may have childcare issues, are able to study on campus with their children. The space is not a daycare center and students must stay with their children at all times. The space is equipped with a customized desks, diversity books, a television, toys, and snacks for students.
FREE VTA Eco Pass For Students
Each student that is currently enrolled at Evergreen Valley college is automatically entitled to a FREE VTA EcoPass. Please visit the Admissions & Records department to pick up your VTA pass.
EVC Student Loaner Laptop Program
In an effort to meet the demands of online and hybrid learning environments, Evergreen Valley College has instituted the EVC Student Loaner Laptop Program. This service is only available to EVC students enrolled in the 2024 Spring Semester who present a valid EVC Student Identification card.
Please note that after you submit your request and have been determined eligible, a confirmation will be sent to you at the email address you provide below.
Confirmation emails for the Spring 2024 Semester will be sent beginning January 16th. This confirmation email will be required in order to pick up a laptop.
Open Computer Lab
LE-200 | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6333
The Evergreen Valley College Learning Resource Center (LRC) Open Computer Lab is the hub for the EVC community, helping you navigate the digital learning environment. Our experienced staff and tutors can assist you with troubleshooting, tutoring, or access to technology.
You have free access to computers, internet, MS Office and scanning, and a user-paid student printing. All you need to use the lab is your student ID card to log in/out. (Get your student ID card in Admissions & Records)
We provide general help navigating the many programs you might encounter during your time at EVC, including, but not limited to:
SSO (Single Sign On)
Self Service
Canvas, Office 365
Zoom, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
internet browsers
other computer related questions.
Health and Wellness Services
SC-124 | 408-270-6480
The Student Health and Wellness Department offers both Health Services (medical) and Wellness Services (mental health).
EVC Student Health & Wellness Services ensure the privacy and security of all health information. All services are confidential as defined by the Federal Regulations Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Health Services provides the following services to currently enrolled students:
Confidential HIV/STD Testing
Modified Physical Exams
Nutrition and Health Education
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Pregnancy Tests
Family Planning/Birth Control
Low Cost Fees for Labs & Some Medications
Medical Providers Available for Questions
Referrals to Community Health Agencies
Student Psychological Services
Wellness Services provides the following services to currently enrolled students:
Personal Counseling
Care Management
Crisis Support
Hawk Talk: Drop-In Support by EVC Wellness Counselors
Referrals to Off-Campus Resources for:
Community Crisis
Covid-19
Stress and Anxiety
Drug and Alcohol
Meditation, Mindfulness and Coping
The Nest
McTate Stroman II | 408-274-7900 ext. 6217 | McTate.Stroman@evc.edu
Wednesday and Friday 9AM-4PM
The Nest is a free student spa service here on campus, which offers (20-minute) individual relaxation sessions. Please contact McTate Stroman II to book your session.
Inside The Nest you are free to enjoy:
Massage Chair
Coffee
Tea
Aroma Therapy
Buddha Board
Eye Mask
Tabletop Zen Garden
First Stop Center
Inside Admissions & Records | 408-780-0420
The The First Stop Center is EVC's Welcome and Onboarding Center. The First Stop center can help you navigate the college system. We provide you with assistance and support with onboarding, educational pathways, special programs, and other campus resources.
We are currently offering in-person assistance in our office. You can opt to come into our office to get 1-on-1 assistance with registering for classes, creating the SJECCD Secure Login Portal and navigating Canvas.
Student Support Programs
We have a wide range of programs that support our diverse students and provide individualized support for a variety of needs. Student support programs on campus can help students financially and academically depending on the program!
You may qualify for multiple programs so take a look at the support programs we have at EVC.
A5-204 | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6227
The ASPIRE (Asian/Pacific Islander Resources for Excellence) Program at Evergreen Valley College is designed to increase the academic and personal success of Asian/Pacific Islander students, utilizing the commitment and skills of faculty, staff, and mentors.
SC-110 | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6509
The CalWORKs Program is designed specifically for parents who want to pursue higher education. CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids) is a Program that helps student parents gain an Associates Degree or a Certificate while providing supportive services that enable you to be successful in college.
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The Disabilities Support Program (DSP) is designed to provide accommodations and services to students with documented physical, psychological, and learning disabilities to participate in all aspects of the college community.
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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is intended to help students disadvantaged by social, economic, educational, or linguistic barriers get the resources needed to enroll and succeed at Evergreen Valley College. EOPS provides guidance and support in order to help students achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. EOPS participants have access to priority registration, comprehensive academic counseling, financial aid and scholarships, book vouchers, and more.
LA-309 | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6598
Enlace, which began in 1983, is an academic program supported by counseling, tutoring, community mentoring, and student organizations. Enlace serves underrepresented Chican@/Latin@ students of San José and nearby communities.
Foster Youth Programs and Services
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Evergreen Valley College is dedicated to ensuring the success of current and former foster youth students. With direct support programs like NextUp and YESS-ILP (Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success) foster youth students will receive guidance and access to resources to ensure a positive college experience.
SC-214 | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6079
OSASISS stands for Outreach and Advocacy Services for Immigrant Student Success. The purpose of OASISS is to provide AB540/DREAMer students with the necessary tools and information to succeed in pursuing a higher education and professional career.
AC-130 | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6853
As an academic program at Evergreen Valley College, Umoja-AFFIRM is designed to increase the retention, matriculation, and transfer of African American students. The Umoja-AFFIRM program, although specifically designed for African American students, also serves students who are not African American and who desire the nurturing services that are offered by the program.
G2-115 | 408-274-7900 Ext. 6369
Evergreen Valley College Veterans Freedom Center (VFC) is proud to provide a supportive learning environment where our vet students focus on academic success and guidance to achieve their academic goals. EVC Veteran students provide a community of support to fellow Veteran peers and a welcoming space. We provide a space for students to study, socialize, and hang-out with peers and access resources to enhance academic and personal success.
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