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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!
Summer Counseling Information
Appointments
To schedule a Summer 2023 appointment, fill out a Counseling Appointment Request Form. You may also call the Counseling Office for assistance in scheduling an appointment, 925-969-2140.
If you have transcripts from another college or exam scores you wish to have evaluated, please fill out the Transcript Evaluation Appointment Request Form.
Drop-In
We offer 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.
Athletes, veterans, students needing to appeal their Financial Aid due to Maximum Time Frame, and students in need of transcript evaluation, please call the Counseling Office for assistance, these appointments cannot be booked using the Online Appointment System.
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
For Summer 2023 Appointments, please fill out the Counseling Appointment Request Form.If you have transcripts from another college or exam scores you wish to have evaluated, please fill out the Transcript Evaluation Appointment Request Form.
Please Note: Athletes, veterans, students needing to appeal their Financial Aid due to the Maximum Time Frame, and students with records from other colleges in need of Transcript Evaluation, please call our office at 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, note that DSS Counselors will primarily be working on a drop in basis this summer. You can find the DSS drop in counseling times and links on the DSS Canvas page under Counseling Drop in Times. To request a scheduled appointment please complete the Counseling Appointment Request form and the DSS office will be in touch with available appointment times. If you are interested in applying to DSS you can view this information on How To Apply for Disability Support Services (DSS).
- For EOPS Counseling appointments, there are multiple scheduling options, please see all the options on the EOPS/CARE page.
- For all other students, please fill out the Counseling Appointment Request Form.
- 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:
- May 29, 2023 - Memorial Day
- July 4, 2023 - Independence Day
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)