Geography is an interdisciplinary study style program at DVC preparing you to work in private, government or non-profit settings. This growing field has many career options, including geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), social and cultural geography and drone technology.
DVC's heating, ventilation, air conditioning & refrigeration (HVACR) program prepares you to become a HVACR mechanic & installer. You'll have the skills and knowledge to get employed after graduation.
Explore DVC’s Entrepreneurship Program—hands-on business training across industries like music, cannabis, personal training, arboriculture, nursery and greenhouse management, food and more. Turn your passion into a venture.
DVC's astronomy program prepares you for a variety of career paths in natural science, research, systems analysis and engineering, as well as software engineering and development. Learn from hands-on experience in the classroom, labs, and planetarium!
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!
Manage your time and money! Your educational plan is a roadmap to which classes to take to achieve your goals.
The Campus Resources page highlights support and services available for LGBTQIA+ students at DVC, including counseling, safe spaces, and community-building opportunities, fostering an inclusive and affirming campus environment.
A complete list of graduates at DVC's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 22, at Toyota Pavilion at Concord, including associate degree and certificate recipients, and honors designations.