Mission & History
The college officially began offering classes in 1949 and the name Diablo Valley College was adopted in 1958. We've come a long way since those humble beginnings, enrolling over 1.5 million students since 1949!
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International Student Academic Bridge Program
The International Students Academic Bridge program is a Student Success Learning Community Cohort for new international students.
Jobs and Internships
Find out more about jobs and internship opportunities for DVC students and alumni!
DVC Breaks the Code on Next Gen Computer Careers
Find out how DVC is helping students enrolled in computer science, computer information systems (CIS) and computer network technology (CNT) develop job-ready skills that are sought by area employers!
DVC students excel at the 2021 CLTAC Chinese Speech Contest!
In March 2021, students from Diablo Valley College participated in the 45th Chinese Mandarin Speech Contest which was held virtually. The contest is hosted by The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC). CLTAC is the largest nonprofit association of its kind in the country with a mission to promote the study, teaching, and research of the Chinese language and culture on all educational levels. Its annual Mandarin Speech Contest boasts of a long history since 1960s. It has become an annual pageant of Chinese education in the region. The event was sponsored by Monterey Bay Chinese Association, Cheng & Tsui, and Foreign Language Association of Northern California (FLANC).