Diablo Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Student achievement data can be found on the U.S. Department of Education Scorecard. The college maintains its accreditation by fulfilling criteria that are determined by the ACCJC.
Throughout its continuous seven-year review cycle, Diablo Valley College conducts and publishes several review instruments, including an annual report, annual fiscal report, midterm report, comprehensive institutional self evaluation, and an evaluation review by a team of peers.
Diablo Valley College’s statement of accreditation can also be found in the front of the DVC catalog.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
428 J Street Suite 400
Sacramento, CA
415-506-0234
accjc@accjc.org
Complaints Against Member Institutions
Individuals who wish to file a formal complaint with the Commission regarding one of its member institutions should familiarize themselves with the requirements before contacting the Commission. The Commission’s Policy on Student and Public Complaints Against Institutions explains the issues the Commission can address through its complaint process and the procedures for filing a complaint. The complaint form may be found at complaints against member institutions.