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Counseling
Our counselors are committed to serving our students in the pursuit of their academic success and personal growth at Diablo Valley College.
Whether your goal is to obtain an associate degree, transfer to a university, or continue in your own professional development, our counselors will guide you in developing a plan to help you achieve your goals.
Meeting regularly with a counselor is one of the keys to enhancing your success at DVC. Please come and see us soon!
Fall Counseling Information
Drop-In
Students can still meet with a counselor for the remainder of fall through in-person and virtual drop-in sessions.
- To sign up for a virtual drop-in session, use the Online Appointment System or call the Counseling Office to be added to the drop-in list.
- For in-person drop-in we recommend calling in advance to confirm hours and ensure availability.
- Wednesdays 1-3pm, counselors are available at all six Student Centers around the Pleasant Hill campus for drop-in counseling.
If you want to clear a prerequisite requirement for a class you wish to take, please submit a prerequisite form online through the Admissions and Records Office.
Winter Break Counseling Information
Drop-In
- Counseling during Winter break will primarily be available by drop-in. We offer virtual
and in-person drop-in sessions
- Virtual counseling will be available December 11-14, and will resume January 2
- In-person and virtual counseling will be available starting January 8
- To sign up for a virtual drop-in session, use the Online Appointment System or call 925-969-2140 to be added to the drop-in list.
- For in-person drop-in we recommend calling in advance to confirm hours and ensure availability.
Appointments
- Winter Break appointments are available for students in need of transcript evaluations.
- To schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor between December 11-14 or January 2-19 please call the Counseling Office: 925-969-2140.
- If you want to clear a prerequisite requirement for a class you wish to take, please submit a prerequisite form online through the Admissions and Records Office.
- If you are a student taking classes at the San Ramon campus we advise you to view our SRC Counseling webpage as some processes may differ from the Pleasant Hill Campus.
Diablo Valley College and the DVC Counseling Office will be closed December 20 - January
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Counseling will be available through December 14 and will resume January 2.
Spring 2024
- Spring semester appointments begin on January 29 onwards. Students can begin scheduling on January 16 by using the Online Appointment System or calling 925-969-2140. Please plan to schedule your appointment two weeks in advance.
- Athletes, veterans, students needing to appeal their Financial Aid due to Maximum Time Frame, and students in need of transcript evaluation, please call our office at 925-969-2140.
- High school students, please contact your high school counselor or principal's office.
- If you are a graduating high school student sign up for Couns 95: Educational Planning for New Students.
Types of counseling
Drop-in
For quick check-ins about DVC deadlines, procedures, major, or program information.
Wellness
For short-term personal counseling for currently registered students to get support with stress, relationships, grief, depression or anxiety symptoms, and more.
Specialized
For athletes, international students, veterans, and members of certain student groups including EOPS and DSS.
Academic Counseling
We offer 45-minute counseling appointments both in-person and through phone or Zoom.
To make an appointment please call 925-969-2140.
Drop-in Counseling
We offer in-person, zoom, and phone drop-in sessions, to meet with a counselor for 10-15 minutes on a first come first served basis.
To sign up for a zoom or phone drop-in session, select Meet with a Counselor below. Your counselor will contact you through your primary email (set up or update your contact information in the Insite portal, under the Settings tile), by text, or by phone.
In-Person drop-ins are available at the Counseling Center, days and times vary, please call the Counseling Office to verify availability: 925-969-2140. If you plan to come in the afternoon/evening, call our office before you leave work/home to check availability and waiting time.
Wellness Counseling
Our counselors are here for you. Please fill out this referral form and one of our counselors will contact you.
If you cannot access the form, please call 925-969-2144 or send an email to wellness@dvc.edu.
Learn more about Wellness Counseling and Additional Resources.
Free 24/7 online medical or mental health support: TimelyCare.
Specialized Counseling
- For Disability Support Services (DSS) appointments, fill out the counseling appointment request form available on the Disability Support Services page.
- For EOPS Counseling appointments, there are multiple scheduling options, please see all the options on the EOPS/CARE page.
- For all other student groups, select the Meet with a Counselor button, select Make Appointment, then choose the type of counselor designated for your student group or choose All Counselors. If you do not see availability or would like assistance scheduling an appointment please call 925-969-2140 for assistance.
- If you are interested in learning more about or joining a Learning Community or Support Program at DVC, see information at the links below:
Holiday closures
Diablo Valley College and the DVC Counseling Office will be closed on the following dates:
- December 20 - January 1
Transcripts
DVC accepts transcripts from institutions (e.g., colleges, universities, and high schools) currently recognized by regional accrediting organizations as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you need a transcript evaluation for your counseling appointment, call our office 925-969-2140.
Current High School Students
Appointments are not available for students currently enrolled in high school. We do offer Counseling 095 class for graduating high school seniors to plan out their classes prior to the next term.
- Contact Us
Front Desk: 925-969-2140
Office hours (remote and in-person)