Welcome to the International Student Department Canvas Page!

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Name: Lindsay Arentz, Program Coordinator, PDSO, International Student Office

Phone: 510-215-3954

Location: Student Services Center (SSC) 110

Email: larentz@contracosta.edu

Zoom link:

https://4cd.zoom.us/j/5575658977

In-Person Hours: Tuesdays/ Thursdays / Fridays/ Occasional Mondays 8:30 am - 4 pm.

Remote Hours: Thursdays 8 am - 4 pm

Please note that you may contact me directly at any time for assistance or guidance.

Admissions and Records

This office manages the application and tuition payment process for Contra Costa College. Students can also find information on academic policies, graduation requirements, and registration information here. admissions@contracosta.edu

Bookstore

Shop the CCC Bookstore for all of your class materials; the bookstore also has a variety of snack and drink options too! cccbookstore@contracosta.edu

Canvas

Canvas Help is available 24/7 by clicking on the Help icon in the global navigation (far left) menu of Canvas. You can also click the link above to chat with the Canvas Support Team or call 877-930-1126.

Career Services

Whether you’re a current CCC student or an alum, Career Services can help you discover rewarding career paths, find a job, write your resume and cover letters, and even get ready for interviews. ndealmeida@contracosta.edu | 510.215.6865

Cooperative Education and Occupational Work Experience

Did you know you can get course credit for your job, internship, or volunteer work? With Cooperative Education you can earn 1-4 units per semester (lifetime max of 16 units) of transferable, elective credit for on-the-job learning. ndealmeida@contracosta.edu

Counseling

Counselors at Contra Costa College work collaboratively with students to provide academic, vocational, career, and personal counseling. We foster and encourage your learning, through self-exploration and awareness. Virtual appointment availability makes meeting with a counselor easy! 510.215.3935 | 510.215.3908 | Make a counseling appointment.

Transfer Services

If you plan to transfer, you definitely need to get acquainted with Transfer Services and develop a relationship with a counselor as soon as you enroll. Transfer services can help you figure out where you want to go and how to make sure you get there. Make a transfer appointment.

Disabled Students' Programs and Services (DSPS)

Don’t let anything stand between you and your education! If a limitation or disability affects your college activities, like reading, writing, or accessing the tools you need to learn, just drop by DSPS. The DSPS staff is here to help with every part of your journey at CCC, from registration to getting to class. If they can’t help you out with something specific, they can probably connect you with someone on campus who can. DSPS also coordinates with professors and staff (with your permission) to make sure they’re ready to meet your needs. dspsoffice@contracosta.edu | 510.215.3969

Emotional Wellness

Call 510.215.3960 or email the CCC Wellness Center at wellness@contracosta.edu
For crisis help by text, text courage to 741741.
The Student Assistance Program provides up to five individual counseling sessions, per issue, per year, in person, by telephone, or by web-video conference. Call 800.227.1060 or sign in online. Use company code ccccdstudent. (Note that this is four C’s.)
Please continue to email or phone to access CCC Wellness Services. We have no waitlist at this time, so please reach out if we may be of assistance and we will schedule with you as soon as possible.
Contra Costa County also operates a 24-hour behavioral health access line at 1.888.678.7277.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call 1.800.799.7233 to connect with the National Domestic Violence Hotline, or test LOVEIS to 22522 to text a trained counselor.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL faculty in the tutoring lab will now hold their lab hours by Zoom. If you need help with an assignment in any of your ESL classes, open Canvas, go to ESL-810N, and select the link to accept the Zoom invitation for the day and time that you want help. The tutor for that time will be available to help you any time during that hour. Email the ESL Department at cccesl@email.4cd.edu

EOPS and CalWorks

If you feel like you need a little extra support, are worried about paying for school, or face other, related challenges, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) might be able to help you out. It gives extra support to students who are underrepresented in higher education.
EOPS@contracosta.edu | 510.215. 3949 | 510.215. 3942. For CalWORKS, call 510.215.3905.

Financial Aid

Secure the financial resources you need to succeed at CCC. You can even get help filling out your FAFSA! Email financialaid@contracosta.edu | 510.215.6026

First Year Experience

Educational coaches are available to connect with you individually via text, phone, and/or email to schedule your one-on-one meetings by video chat. Email cccpromise@gmail.com | Call 510.437.6549 | Text 510.230.0431

Food Pantries

Need a little help to get by? Check out this list of food pantry resources! Also, keep an eye out for campus visits from the produce truck twice a month!

Groceries - CalFresh

CalFresh is a California financial aid program that helps students buy food and eat healthier. It won’t affect your existing financial aid and you don’t need your parent's tax return information to apply.

Housing Resources

Check out the Get Help section on the Contra Costa Health Services site for information on homelessness and housing resources.

HSI-STEM

The excellent faculty and staff of the STEM Center offer a variety of services to students. From coaching and coping strategies to tutoring, they're available to help!

International Students

Information and assistance are available to international students attending CCC. Email larentz@contracosta.edu for international student info.

Library

The Contra Costa College Library and librarians are here to help you with your research needs. It's a great place to study, use a computer, borrow a textbook, chat with a librarian 24/7, and more. You can access all of the library’s online resources including articles, books, and films through the Library's website.

SparkPoint

No idea where to start with your financial goals? Check out Spark Point! Private, personalized coaching is available to reduce money stress and create a secure financial future. SparkPoint workshops and services are free and open to all CCC students, faculty, and staff. mcadmus@contracosta.edu | 510.255.0420

Student Life

The Student Life Office provides personal, academic, and financial support through various programs, services, and collaborative partnerships. The goal is to nurture student development from outreach to goal completion, through social and cultural activities, and leadership development. g.duran239@contracosta.edu | 510.215.4866

Student Success and Retention

You came to CCC to succeed, and we love to help celebrate when you do. If you’re struggling in a class, or your semester just isn’t going well academically, Student Success can help. studentsuccess@contracosta.edu | Jenna Hornbuckle 510.215.3936 | Carla Matute 510.215.3807

Technology

Technology Help for Students: (925) 229-6888 | it-help@4cd.edu

If you have a student in need of technology resources, the college's technology loan program can help. Through this program, students can request to borrow a Chromebook, webcam, or scientific calculator for up to the entire semester. Students may also apply to receive 6 months of free internet access. These resources are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fill out this form to make the request. Someone from CCC will contact you to get you set up with your technology needs.

Tutoring

Contra Costa College offers a variety of tutoring solutions – including drop-in tutoring, booked appointments, and even drop-in online tutoring – designed to meet students’ needs.

Veteran's Services

If you’re a student veteran, you’ll want to contact Veteran's Services as soon as you decide to attend CCC—even if you’re just taking a class or two. They can help make sure you are able to take full advantage of the resources available to you (including GI benefits,) and navigate each step of the college experience. hmoncada292@contracosta.edu | 510.215.6774

Welcome Center

The Welcome Center is a great starting point for prospective, new, and current students. Our Welcome Center staff and Student Ambassadors are happy to provide information on academic programs or to connect you with a counselor, financial aid, or any other service you may need. If you don't know who else to contact, we strongly encourage you to call the Welcome Center. welcome@contracosta.edu | 510.215.4110

MORE RESOURCES!

For even more resources, check out what's available on our Campus Resource Guide.