Community of Pride

What is Community of Pride?

Community of Pride is a learning community designed for LGBTQIA+ students & allies. We understand the significance of a safe and supportive environment for queer and trans individuals. In Community of Pride, you'll find your home here on campus. Join us to take classes tailored to queer-specific content and foster connections with like-minded peers and instructors.

How Does it Work?

In this learning community, two courses are offered. The courses are themed around issues of particular interest and importance to our community: identity, mental health, history, and activism. They also help you meet your general education requirements for degree and transfer, regardless of your major!

In addition to course work, there are extra supports built into the learning community, including links to counseling, special guest speakers, workshops, and peer mentorship opportunities.

Community of Pride is open to anyone.

How Do I Join Community of Pride?

Once you're ready to sign up, just fill out the Community of Pride Interest Form. One of the coordinators will reach out to clear you to register in our classes and to schedule an education planning counseling appointment with you.

DVC student, Manny, joined the Community of Pride learning community and has enjoyed having the support in his college journey.

I have Professor Patrick Moe as a mentor. He helped me join Community of Pride and helped me learn more about DVC as a new student.

— Manny Solano, computer science student and Pride member

Recommended Classes*

ENGL 126: Critical Thinking: Writing about Non-Fiction

• Section 6964
• 3 units
• In Person
• Mon & Wed; 9:35am-11am 
• Pleasant Hill Campus

ENGL 173: Queer Literature Across Cultures

• Section 6537
• Hybrid
• Wed (in person); 12:45pm - 2:10pm
• Pleasant Hill Campus

*Students are encouraged to take both classes but may take one as needed.

Pride Alliance

DVC's Pride Alliance is a group of faculty, staff, administrators, and students who care deeply about DVC's LGBTQIA+ community. Our goal is to provide safe spaces where LGBTQIA+ students feel welcome and supported by faculty, staff, and the DVC community at large.