Important Dates for EOPS Students

August 9	EOPS counseling appointments are open to continuing STUDENTS. Go to the EOPS office, website or call the number on the back to schedule your EOPS appointments
August 23	First day of instruction.
August 28-29	Saturday/Sunday courses begin (if your class is a late start weekend course, check the schedule and confirm dates. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
September 2	Competitive CAL Grant priority deadline-FAFSA applicants who did not file by March 2 can file by this date. See financial aid or check out: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants instruction
September 3	Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refund.
September 3	Last day to add a full-term course.
September 3	Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W” appearing on transcript in person.
September 4-5	NO Saturday/Sunday courses due to Labor Day Holiday .
September 6	Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W” appearing on transcript online.
September 6	Holiday — Labor Day
September 7	Census for full-term courses
September 20	EOPS-Academic Progress Report information will be emailed to your Insite portal email. You can also get the information from the EOPS web page. Start setting up your online appts. with your instructors!
September 23	Last day to choose Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grading option for full-term courses.
September 23	EOPS –Highly recommended – Last day to complete your first EOPS Contact for new and continuing students. EOPS Counseling Appts. must be 15 business days apart.
September 23	EOPS -The last day you can use your book grant or get reimbursed for your books. Deadline is when the bookstore closes, so make sure you know the bookstore hours!
September 23	EOPS -The last day to get your parking permit and bus pass – Go to your email for the notification and/or the EOPS web page for your parking permit and bus pass.
September 24	Holiday — Native American Day
October 1	FAFSA and CA Dream act applications open. They are due March 2. However, to increase your chances of getting the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG grant-up to $4,000 a year), submit your FAFSA/Dream act now or as early as possible. Go to https://fafsa.ed.gov/ or http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp
October 15	Last day to petition to graduate for Fall 2021 term
October 15	EOPS-Academic Progress Report (APR) is due at 11:59 PM to our office, via email at eops@contracosta.edu or to our EOPS APR Email Dropbox. You will receive more detailed instructions based on email sent on September 20th.
October 26-November 13	EOPS Academic Progress Report Intervention Weeks If your APR indicates that you are not passing a class and/or there are comments indicating that you are experiencing academic challenges, your EOPS Counselor will be reaching out to you during this time.
October 29	EOPS – Highly recommended -Last day to complete your 2nd EOPS Contact for new and continuing students. EOPS Counseling Appts. must be 15 business days apart.
November 1	CCC scholarship applications open. Go to https://www.contracosta.edu/admissions/pay-for-college/scholarships/
November 1	Fall 2021 Financial Aid Appeals must be submitted with all required documentation and attachments to be considered for reinstatement of financial aid. https://www.contracosta.edu/admissions/pay-for-college/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap-policy/
November 1-30	Appeal filing period for continuing and returning students with over 100-degree applicable units or on 2nd semester probation or dismissal for spring registration.
November 11	Holiday – Veteran’s Day
November 12	Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W” appearing on transcript.
November 12	Last day to add or adjust a variable unit course.
November 15-16	EOPS-Priority registration for spring classes! Check Webadvisor to see when your time opens. Make sure to register no later than midnight on the 2nd of these two days.
November 25-26	Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27-28	No Saturday/Sunday courses
December 3	EOPS – Highly recommended – Last day to complete your 3rd EOPS Contact for new and continuing students. EOPS Counseling Appts. must be 15 business days apart.
December 6-10	Final examination week
December 12	Last day of instruction for Fall 2021
December 21-31	Winter Recess — CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE IS CLOSED
* IMPORTANT NOTE: For short-term classes, the dates to add, receive a refund, or drop are calculated individually for each course based on the length of the course. Therefore, these dates are not included in this calendar. Your “My Class Schedule” on InSite WebAdvisor and/or on the roster for the course will include those dates. You may also check with your Professor. The Student Success Program includes assessment, orientation, and completion of an educational plan (Enroll in Coun-108 Introduction to Educational Planning) Info: Students may register online until 11:59pm, the day prior to the first class meeting. * Important EOPS Dates are in bold and/or italics. This calendar does not replace dates communicated by email.

Daily EOPS Remote Office Hours
Office hours currently held through Zoom.
Note Office hours on Zoom: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Select the link or call 16699006833, ID#719314028# US (San Jose)

Important Phone Numbers

To cancel, schedule or reschedule appointment:

call the EOPS Front Office:
(510) 215-3949 or (510) 215-3902. If they do not answer right away,
call back again or leave a Voice Mail.
Or cancel, schedule or reschedule online:
https://www.contracosta.edu/student-services/eops-care/

To discuss your EOPS eligibility or status, contact your case coordinator:

Chau Tran
(For students whose last name begins with A-L)
EOPS/CARE Case Coordinator,
(510) 215-3939

CTran@contracosta.edu

Sarn Saepharn
(For students whose last name begins with M-Z)
EOPS Case Coordinator,
(510) 215-3940
SSaepharn@contracosta.edu

Counselor and Student Review
Checklist to maintain EOPS eligibility to avoid
losing your EOPS book voucher and/or avoid EOPS ALERT status.

	Must complete 12 units my first semester in EOPS and 9 units every semester thereafter unless I received a D.S.P.S. unit waiver.
	Must meet with my EOPS Counselor 3 times a semester. 1st Appt from August 10 until September 24, 2021 2nd Appt. from September 28 until October 30, 2021 3rd Appt. from November 2 until December 4, 2021
	Must have an educational plan in your EOPS file for each academic year
	Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
	Must complete Academic Progress Report and submit on due date
	Must complete priority registration for next semester