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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’s 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!
Types of counseling
Academic Counseling
To develop or update an education plan, or discuss career/transfer goals.
Academic Counseling
Counseling Appointment Types
- Follow up: If you already have an education plan on file and are just checking in or updating plans (30-minute appointment)
- New Education Plans: To create a new 2-year education plan, discuss new transfer or career plans (45-minute appointment)
Please read the information on the following page to make sure this is the right type of appointment for you. Your counselor will contact you through your Insite email, text, or by phone.
Drop-In Counseling
For quick check-ins about DVC deadlines, procedures, major, or program information.
Drop-In Counseling
15 minute same-day drop-in via zoom or phone. A counselor will contact you through your Insite email, text, or by phone. Drop-ins are available: Monday-Thursday 8 am - 4 pm, Friday 8 am - 1 pm. Drop-Ins are on a first come first served basis.
Wellness Counseling
We offer short-term personal counseling for currently- registered students. Students can get support with stress, relationships, grief, depression or anxiety symptoms, and more.
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 925-969-2148 or send an email to wellness@dvc.edu
Learn more about Wellness Counseling and Additional Resources.
Specialized Counseling
Athletes, international students, veterans, and members of certain student groups including EOPS and DSS.
Specialized Counseling
- For Disability Support Services (DSS) appointments, email rdechristofaro@dvc.edu.
- For EOPS Counseling Appointment, please complete the EOPS Appointment Request Form.
- 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
- Athletes
- International Students
- MESA
- CalWORKS
- PACE
- Puente
- START
- Umoja
- Veterans
Meet with a Counselor
For dismissal appointments, financial aid maximum time frame appeals, or if you're coming from another college with transcripts, please call 925-969-2140 to schedule an appointment. Please note: 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.
General Questions
For general questions about DVC, join our Student Services staff on zoom drop-in Tuesdays from 5:00 - 5:30PM and Wednesdays 10:00 - 10:30AM.
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.
For technical questions on how to apply, register for classes (add/drop) or using online tools
Please visit Admissions and Records or Welcome Services for “how to” guides and live chat assistance.
Contact Us
- Front Desk: 925-969-2140
Remote Office Hours
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| Phone hours | 8 - 5:45 pm | 8 - 5:45 pm | 8 - 5:45 pm | 8 - 5:45 pm | Closed |
| Live chat support hours | 9 - 12 pm 2 - 5:45 pm |
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9 - 12 pm 2 - 5:45 pm |
9 - 12 pm 2 - 5:45 pm |
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