SEVIS Fee Requirement for F-1 Students
SEVIS fees are a requirement for F-1 Students and must be paid before your visa interview. The following information specifically addresses fee issues for F-1 students.
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DVC Speech and Debate Wins Gold at the Community College National Championships
This marks the best performance in the school’s history and the best performance on record for any Northern California team at the Phi Rho Pi National Championships. The tournament awards “Gold” award to the top two schools in each entry size category, putting Diablo Valley College (DVC) second overall in the Large School division.
Plug-in to a Powerful Career in Electrical/Electronics Technology
Darren Dangler is a recent high school graduate interested in becoming a building engineer. He enrolled in classes at three East Bay community colleges searching for the one that would be the best fit for him.
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.
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!
TRIO Pre-College Programs
TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) & Upward Bound (UB) at DVC provides free college & career support for eligible middle & high school students. Apply today!
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!