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Common Course Numbering (CCN)

The Common Course Numbering (CCN) System establishes a common course numbering system across all community colleges, so that courses with the same content will now have the same number. No more guessing if your course will transfer correctly—it's all aligned!

DVC's Student Veterans Resource Center: A Place of Belonging

The DVC Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) offers support and resources to student veterans and their dependents so they can build community as well as access support to ensure their academic success.

Beyond the Chair: DVC's Rachel Watt’s Journey from DVC to Mobile Dental Hygienist

After earning an AS degree in Dental Hygiene from DVC, Rachel worked as a dental hygienist and earned an additional license as an Alternative Practice Hygienist.

First-Gen, Fearless, Focused: Edrees’s Story at DVC

At 26, Edrees is back where his college story began, at DVC. This time he's focused on completing prerequisites for medical school or a physician assistant program.

Hot Job Market Gives Dental Hygiene Grads Something to Smile About

“During my first year at DVC, I was at a crossroads. While at a dental cleaning appointment, my hygienist asked me about my goals. She told me how much she enjoyed being a dental hygienist. After that conversation, I looked into dental hygiene, and the rest is history,” said Michael Vu, a 2015 graduate of the DVC dental hygiene program.

It’s Never Too Late: A Mother’s Journey Back to College and Into Community Health

Lisa credits DVC's CHW program and it's instructors for giving her the support she needed to stay in class, on track and succeed as an adult learner.

“These Services Made It Possible” - How DVC’s Support Programs Change Lives

Find out more about DVC support services that help students thrive, including academic support, financial aid, basic needs, disability support, veterans support, and more. When students have the support they need, they are more easily able to achieve their educational and career goals.

Hands in the Soil, Eyes on the Future: DVC Horticulture Program Grows Thriving Careers

DVC horticulture students dig deep, sharing how they have applied their skills both on campus and on the job. The program offers opportunities to learn about plant propagation, aquaponics, hydroponics, irrigation, and more.

Quiz: Which Career Is Right for You?

Wondering which career is the best one for you? Take our quick quiz to find out which career paths are the best fit for you, based on skills and passion, not your gender. For each question, choose the response that fits you best, even if all of the choices aren’t exactly right for you:

Reaching for the Stars: A DVC Graduate's Quest for a Career in Space Technologies and Astronautics

DVC graduate Karla Morales De Leon eagerly stepped into her college journey as a first-generation student at DVC in the spring of 2021 propelled by a fascination with physics.