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A Future You Can Count On

Whether you’re just starting out after high school or looking to make a career change, from the trades to transfer pathways, Diablo Valley College is the place to be! Apply for free!

279

Degrees & Certificates

Including 30+ transfer degrees, and 40+ 100% online programs to get you where you want to go.

Fit

Education Into Your Life

Take classes online, in-person or both. Evening, weekend & short-term classes are available, too.

$46

Per Unit

Achieve your goals for a fraction of the cost of universities & you could be eligible for free tuition! (current fees for CA residents & eligible non-residents)

We regularly rank as one of the top transfer institutions in the state! 

Take general education classes, or complete and transfer units from an associate degree program. Our current rankings are:

#1

UC Berkeley & Cal Poly Maritime

#2

UC Davis & CSU East Bay

#3

UC Santa Cruz & SF State

Programs & Supports Just for You!

Learning Communities

Learning Communities

Don't go it alone! If you'd like to work with other students and friendly faculty who share your interests and concerns, then check out DVC's learning communities.
DVC students in the Career and Transfer Center

Transfer Services

If you're interested in transferring to a four-year university to earn your bachelor's degree, our Transfer Services team supports students throughout every phase of their transfer journey.
Male students working on electronics

Career Education

Looking for a more hands-on career with a shorter path to employability? Career Education programs focus on skilled trades like construction, applied arts and sciences like graphic design, and technologies used in fields like electronics and engineering.

Don't Miss Out on Financial Aid!

You could receive free tuition, grants, scholarships, a work study job, or loans that could help pay for books, food and even rent. You might be surprised what you're eligible for.