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!
To develop or update an education plan, or discuss career/transfer goals.
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.
For quick check-ins about DVC deadlines, procedures, major, or program information.
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.
We offer short-term personal counseling for currently- registered students. Students can get support with stress, relationships, grief, depression or anxiety symptoms, and more.
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.
Athletes, international students, veterans, and members of certain student groups including EOPS and DSS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please visit Admissions and Records or Welcome Services for “how to” guides and live chat assistance.
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Live chat support hours | 9 - 12 pm 2 - 5:45 pm |
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