*If you are a current F-1 international student studying in the US and would like to transfer to DVC, visit our steps to enroll for international students.
Before you start the CCC Apply application, decide which option below sounds most
like you right now. This will help you choose your major. It's okay if you don't know and you can always change your mind later. Have a specific program of study in mind. Have a target transfer institution. Learning how specific programs of study relate to career goals Curious about a Major Category, but not ready to pick a program or don’t see exactly
what you are looking for? Select the Major Category you want to focus on and then select “Undecided” within
that Major Category Select the Major Category of Undecided and then select either the CSU General Education
Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Ed Transfer Curriculum option.
Here is each type of Degree or Certificate that DVC offers:
Follow these steps if you have completed courses at another college, but have never attended Diablo Valley College, Los Medanos College, or Contra Costa College.
Complete an online application at CCCApply.
After submitting your application via CCCApply, a verification email will be sent
to the email account you enter on your application. Follow the instructions in that
email so that your application can be processed. If you do not receive the verification
email, check your spam/junk folder.
Within 24 business hours, you will be emailed your new DVC student ID number, registration
date, important student account information, and a link to the online orientation.
This information will be sent to the email address you provided on your application.
Apply for financial aid. Students should also begin the financial aid process along with their DVC application,
since this process can take some time to complete.
If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you qualify for aid such as grants, work-study, or loans.
If you are an undocumented student, who qualifies for AB-540 status, you should complete the California Dream Act Application to see if you are eligible for grants.
For more information about the financial aid process, tune into Financial Aid TV.
After you receive your student ID number, you should complete the online orientation (también está disponible en español.) The orientation will provide you with important information about student services,
the online student portal, programs, procedures and policies.
Please note: Access to the online orientation is provided to students that did not
complete the online orientation previously and are not currently enrolled in high
school. If you encounter access issues please contact the Assessment Center via e-mail
at assessmentcenter@dvc.edu or chat from www.dvc.edu/assessment. Please include your name, student ID, and a description of the problem or error
message.
Once you have completed the online orientation, it is time to get your English or English as a Second Language (ESL) and math placements. There are no longer standardized tests. Please complete our online placement process by visiting the Assessment Center website and select the information regarding your high school status. There are videos posted that will walk you through the process.
You will need to submit official transcripts to the Admissions and Records Office for each college or university you previously attended so they can be added to your student file. (This includes College Board reports for AP credits earned and high school transcripts to show completion of foreign language requirements for IGETC Area 6.)
After completing the assessment, we highly recommend meeting with a counselor to complete an education plan. Counselors will be able to answer any questions you have about transferring and potential degree pathways. To account for coursework/credit completed at other institutions, you will need to have submitted your transcript(s) to request a "transcript evaluation" appointment. If you do not plan to transfer, you have the option to complete your education plan for DVC degrees and certificates without a counselor by using the student planning tool on InSite.
After completing the assessment, we highly recommend meeting with a counselor to complete an education plan. Counselors will be able to answer any questions you have about transferring and potential degree pathways. To account for coursework/credit completed at other institutions, you will need to have submitted your transcript(s) to request a "transcript evaluation" appointment. If you do not plan to transfer, you have the option to complete your education plan for DVC degrees and certificates without a counselor by using the student planning tool on InSite.
Please note that some classes require a prerequisite. These can be found in the class schedule.