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Campus Resources
DVC is here to support you with a wide range of resources! Whether you're looking
for more about student life and organizations, or resources for a safe, supportive
experience on campus - we've got you covered. Choose from the links below. If you
are looking for a resource that you do not see listed here - don't hesitate to contact us at pride@dvc.edu!
Navigating campus
- How to: Add your pronouns on Zoom
- How to: Add your pronouns on Canvas as a student
- How to: Change your Canvas display name and other settings
- How to: Request your chosen name change in college records
- Can also find on InSite under "Student Forms"
- How to: Request a legal name change in college records - contact admissions@dvc.edu
- How to: Find gender inclusive restrooms - see campus lists and maps below:
Gender Inclusive Restrooms - Pleasant Hill
- Administration Building, Bottom Floor
- Gymnasium, temporary restroom trailer
- Kinesiology Activity Building, Second Floor
- Performing Arts Center, Green Room
- Pool Deck
- PUMA Center (Learning Center Annex)
- Student Services Center, Second Floor
- Pleasant Hill Campus Map [PDF]
Gender Inclusive Restrooms - San Ramon
- East Building, Second Floor, across from Room 225
- San Ramon Campus Map [PDF]
Finding support
- Wellness Counseling - Wellness counseling is available Monday-Friday via Zoom. If you are not able to speak freely while at home, you can use the chat function on Zoom during your session.
- TimelyCare - This FREE service provides access to 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care with TimelyCare.
- Basic Needs - resources for food, housing, and health
- Financial Aid - helping you pay for college
- COVID-19 Emergency Grant
- Scholarships
- LGBTQIA-themed community scholarships:
- eQuality Scholarship - scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community
- Previous DVC recipients have included:
- 2020 - Koha Yankova
- 2019 - Victor Benedict Tiglao
- 2017 - Niq Muldrow, Jo Call
- 2015 - Monroe Yeung
- Previous DVC recipients have included:
- oSTEM Scholarship - for members of the LGBTQ+ STEM community
- eQuality Scholarship - scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community
- LGBTQIA-themed community scholarships:
- How to: Confidentially report discrimination or a hate crime
Making connections
- Student Life - find community with clubs, events, and student resources
- Queer Straight Alliance - student club purpose:
- provide a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender: queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual students and their allies,
- to be a watchdog and activist for LGBTQIA students' rights on campus, and to
- promote diversity on campus through education and recreational programs.
- Library LGBTQIA Guide - DVC library information and resources related to LGBTQIA issues
Message from Student Life
Diablo Valley College welcomes LGBTQIA+ students with a commitment to experiencing a supportive environment that creates and inspires others. DVC’s mission is, “We inspire, educate, and empower students to transform their lives and their communities.” Our work focuses on connecting students to the college community in the following ways:
- participation and leadership development in clubs,
- student government in the shared governance process, and
- engaging students in advocacy.
In addition, DVC welcomes students to participate in the LGBTQIA+ Learning Community, Queer Straight Alliance Club, and participation in the LGBTQIA+ workgroup. Our continued partnership with the Rainbow Community Center provides extended learning with our Cultural Humility Series programming and counseling services. Please join our efforts to advance social justice and get involved in your college today.