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Apply to the Dental Hygiene Program

Apply to the Dental Hygiene Program at Diablo Valley College!

Recruit DVC Students

Have a job or internship opening? We have a student for you! After posting your job or internship to our online job board, we invite you to connect with our students with on campus visits and employer events!

International Transfer Academic Program (1+1+2 Pathway)

Discover DVC’s 1+1+2 transfer program for international students—start online from home, spend one year at DVC, then transfer to a top U.S. university. Save money, get personalized support, and build a strong academic foundation for your F1 visa. Starting Fall 2025.

Financial Aid

The DVC Financial Aid Office assists students who need help paying for college. Learn about FAFSA, CADAA, grants, scholarships, student loans, and more!

Career and Counseling

Career and counseling courses can help you with job exploration, educational planning, and essential career skills. You can also earn college credits for work you are already doing through our work experience courses.

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!

First Year Experience (FYE) Program

First Year Experience (FYE): Crafted for first-time college students to ease the high school-to-college transition. Be a part of our supportive community at DVC!

TRIO Pre-College Programs

DVC’s free TRIO Upward Bound program helps eligible first-generation and low-income high school students prepare for college with tutoring and advising. Apply today!

Educational Strategic Plan

DVC is developing a new Educational Strategic Plan for 2026-2031—revising the Mission, Vision & Values and establishing strategic goals and actions to serve as our roadmap for the next five years.

Horticulture

Start your horticulture career at DVC! Gain practical skills for roles like arborist, plant scientist, master grower, nursery and greenhouse manager or an entrepreneur in the arboriculture or cannabis industries. Earn certificates or transfer to a 4-year college.