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.
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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!
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!
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.
Free Tuition Programs
DVC offers several programs that enable students to receive free tuition! Learn more to find out if you qualify!
Educational Plan
Make the most of your time at Diablo Valley College. Your educational plan is a roadmap to which classes to take to achieve your goals.
Dual Enrollment
DVC offers dual enrollment courses to high school students who are looking to get college-ready before graduating high school.