We offer technology loans if you need to borrow a calculator, Chromebook, headphones, webcam, or wi-fi hotspot.

Contact the IT Helpdesk at 925-229-6888, or submit a ticket request to the IT Helpdesk.

If you are in need of wi-fi, borrow a hotspot through our technology loan program.

Check out our Online Learning Guides for information about Canvas, Zoom, and other useful college technologies.

Order your books and supplies online! They can be shipped directly to you (shipping fee applies) or you can pick them up on campus from the Book Center. You can find the textbooks and supplies for your classes by searching for the class at the Book Center website.

Visit the Pleasant Hill Book Center or the San Ramon Book Center for more details.

You can return equipment borrowed through our technology loan program to:

• Pleasant Hill Library, 2nd floor, Circulation/Front Desk (PH map - closest parking is Lot 3).
• San Ramon Library (SR map)

Please check Library hours before arriving. Do not use the library book drop to return technology equipment or rental textbooks - the book drop is for library book returns only.

Classes will only show up in Canvas for you if you are registered in the class. Students on the waitlist do not have access to the class in Canvas. If the class has started you must email the instructor to request an Add Authorization. If the class is full, the instructor is not obligated to provide permission for you to add the class. Registration in many classes changes daily and continues through the add/drop period (first two weeks for full-term classes). Students may email instructors to inquire about the potential of registering in their section.

DVC staff are available to answer your questions and assist you on campus or online. Please check department web pages for more information or see our list of Student Services office hours.

Students with subject or discipline specific questions should contact their program lead, department chair or area dean or manager. See the list of DVC contacts by subject/area.

Most forms are available online and can be submitted electronically. Please visit our electronic forms page. For assistance, email the Admissions and Records Office or call 925-685-1310.

Transcripts will be posted with degree information 8-12 weeks after the term ends. All awards will be mailed via USPS. Please log in to your InSite portal account to track the status of your degree and/or certificate. If you have any questions contact the Admissions and Records Office. 

Yes, funding is available to all enrolled DVC students that have an emergency expense related to COVID-19 or their cost of attendance. You do not need to be eligible for federal student aid to qualify. Visit the Covid-19 Emergency Grant page to learn about the funding, how to apply, and how receipt of funding may impact you. If you still have questions about the emergency relief after reviewing the COVID-19 Emergency Grant webpage, send an email to the basic needs staff.

If you have not applied for financial aid, you are high encouraged to complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application to help meet your cost of attendance. To learn more about how to apply for financial aid visit the financial aid office.

The DVC Cashier’s Office will be available at the hours listed below to take payments over the phone. Please call 925-969-2105 or email questions to DVCCashiersOffice@dvc.edu.

Cashier's Office fall hours

Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 3 pm
Friday: Closed

Parking requirements vary by campus. Be sure to check the course details on your schedule to find out which campus your course is held on.

• Pleasant Hill campus parking info
• San Ramon campus parking is free. No permit is required.
• District parking info

Please visit our COVID-19 Safety FAQs to learn about current safety protocols.

Students are not permitted to enter the campus and must notify their instructor if: 

1. they have tested positive for COVID-19,
2. they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. They must leave the area if they develop symptoms while on campus or,
3. they have been in close contact (for 15 minutes within 6 feet) with or otherwise exposed to a known or suspected case of COVID-19.

Contra Costa County offers free testing. Visit the CCHS Website to make your appointment and follow the directions included in the confirmation email. Make sure to take your ID for your appointment. You will receive a text message with a link to your results within 24-48 hours. Testing is also available outside of Contra Costa County:

• Solano County
• Alameda County
• San Joaquin County
• Marin County

All students should monitor themselves carefully for signs of illness and review the student safety checklist.

Pleasant Hill campus

Student Centers

Visit our Student Centers to find space to attend your online classes and/or study outside of class time!  You'll find computers, printers, and a specialized support team of peer tutors, faculty and staff to help!

Library

Computers, printers, copiers, individual study space, group study rooms, student ID creation, textbook reserves, equipment checkout, and prayer/meditation room are available for use at the Pleasant Hill Library.

Computer Labs

Find additional computer labs on campus.

San Ramon campus

Learning Commons (computers and printer)

You'll find computers, printer, a pop-up bookstore (first 3 weeks of semester), and a café (open 8 am - 2 pm).

Academic Support Center (ASC)

Visit the San Ramon Academic Support Center to find space to attend your online classes and/or study outside of class time!  You'll find laptops for checkout, printers, and a specialized support team of peer tutors, faculty and staff to help!

The Student Union Building will be open to offer student ID cards and other selected services. Students must come in person, and observe masking protocols, to obtain a student ID card. Our in-person summer hours are 6/13/22-8/12/22 Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm. Staff are available to answer questions during remote hours on Mondays 8 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 6 pm.

DVC staff are available both on campus and online to answer your questions and assist you. Please check department webpages for more information or see our list of Student Services office hours for hours and locations.

Our libraries are open!

• The Pleasant Hill Library is open for full services Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm.
• The San Ramon Library/Academic Support Center is open Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 6 pm.

Masks must be worn at all times when inside the libraries.

Check the DVC Library website for more information on services.

DVC’s Counseling Department can help. Our wellness counselors offer free and confidential sessions, and other support resources. Schedule appointment online.

We also offer a telehealth program for students called TimelyCare. This FREE service provides access to 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care. Sign up with your .edu email address.

Our Student Assistance Program – or SAP – is a program designed to help you cope with emotional health, family and other personal problems. Educational institutions provide an SAP to help their students be happy, healthy and productive.

DVC offers a telehealth program for students called TimelyCare. This FREE service provides access to 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care. Sign up with your .edu email address.

Our food pantries are open during the fall, spring and summer terms, and closed during holidays and breaks.

Pleasant Hill Campus Food Pantry hours:

• Wednesdays: 10am - 4 pm

San Ramon Campus hosts a confidential program for students who are in need of support to meet their nutritional needs. To enroll in the program, please contact Shari Keller at skeller@dvc.edu.

Find more food programs on our basic needs website.

Both the Inter Club Council and ASDVC are up and running during the fall and spring terms. They will hold their weekly meetings via Zoom with links posted to DVCsync.

Contact the IT Helpdesk at 925-229-6888, or submit a ticket request to the IT Helpdesk.

The course schedule  includes “Comments” for each class. These details can help you understand the exact requirements of each class. In your InSite account, these details are found as “Additional Information.” You can also find step-by-step instructions about how to understand your course details and if there are required meetings in our Student Scheduling Guide.

Please visit our COVID-19 Safety FAQs to learn about current safety protocols.

Free tutoring and support is available online and on campus.  Learn more at DVC: Tutoring and Academic Support. 

Our libraries are open!

• The Pleasant Hill Library is open for full services Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm.
• The San Ramon Library/Academic Support Center is open Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 6 pm.

Masks must be worn at all times when inside the libraries.

Check the DVC Library website for more information on services.

Students are not permitted to enter the campus and must notify their instructor if: 

1. they have tested positive for COVID-19,
2. they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. They must leave the area if they develop symptoms while on campus or,
3. they have been in close contact (for 15 minutes within 6 feet) with or otherwise exposed to a known or suspected case of COVID-19.

Contra Costa County offers free testing. Visit the CCHS Website to make your appointment and follow the directions included in the confirmation email. Make sure to take your ID for your appointment. You will receive a text message with a link to your results within 24-48 hours. Testing is also available outside of Contra Costa County:

• Solano County
• Alameda County
• San Joaquin County
• Marin County

All students should monitor themselves carefully for signs of illness and review the student safety checklist.

Our food pantries are open during the fall, spring and summer terms, and closed during holidays and breaks.

Pleasant Hill Campus Food Pantry hours:

• Wednesdays: 10am - 4 pm

San Ramon Campus hosts a confidential program for students who are in need of support to meet their nutritional needs. To enroll in the program, please contact Shari Keller at skeller@dvc.edu.

Find more food programs on our basic needs website.

DVC’s Counseling Department can help. Our wellness counselors offer free and confidential sessions, and other support resources. Schedule appointment online.

We also offer a telehealth program for students called TimelyCare. This FREE service provides access to 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care. Sign up with your .edu email address.

Our Student Assistance Program – or SAP – is a program designed to help you cope with emotional health, family and other personal problems. Educational institutions provide an SAP to help their students be happy, healthy and productive.

Organizations, both public and private, are stepping up to help in these uncertain times. Learn about food, housing, health, and financial resources on our Basic Needs webpage.

Yes. Please visit the International student webpage to find answers to Frequently asked questions for F-1 students.

Select the "Google Translate" function in the upper right hand corner of any DVC webpage.

Seleccione la función de “Google Translate” arriba en la esquina a mano derecha de la página web.

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