Associate Degrees for Transfer
Learn more about Associate Degrees for Transfer guarantee admission to CSUs as well as participating HBCUs and private colleges!
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Apply to the Dental Assisting Program
Information about the Dental Assisting program, including application instructions, information sessions, orientation, and more.
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!
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.
Free Tuition Programs
DVC offers several programs that enable students to receive free tuition! Learn more to find out if you qualify!