The purpose of DVC Procedure 3025.02 is to regulate advertising, solicitation, sales and distribution of commercial materials on campus by students, individuals and outside organizations. The enforcement of this Procedure will ensure a campus environment conducive to student learning.
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Is College Worth it? These DVC Students Say Yes, and Here’s Why
The support Guydon-Off received inspired him to help other students have a more positive experience, leading him to become a student ambassador for DVC. “I helped students apply and register for classes. In addition to working with students who recently completed high school, I also helped adults who were returning to college or starting college for the first time. I assisted students who spoke a language other than English. I helped mothers with children, adults wanting a career change, and unhoused people seeking opportunity. I experienced the diversity of the student body, as well as the sacrifices people made to be able to enroll in college,” said Guydon-Off.
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ESL Courses
Learn about the English as a Second Language placement process and course sequences at Diablo Valley College.
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The DVC Speech and Debate Team has won the California State Championships
This marks not only the first time in DVC’s history that the team has won the State Championship, but also the first time for any school in Northern California in more than 45 years.
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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.
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Reaching for the Stars: A DVC Student’s Path from Stargazer to Scholar
Bonnie Chi rekindled her passion for astronomy and turned to DVC to deepen her knowledge and pursue her lifelong dream of exploring the stars.
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Lab Coats and Low Costs: Building Biology Careers with Dr. Fein at DVC
Dr. Matthew Fein once wondered what was next as a community college student—now he teaches anatomy, physiology and microbiology at DVC San Ramon.
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Alcohol and Drug Policy
The DVC Student Code of Conduct (Section III.B.12) prohibits the "possession, consumption, sale, distribution or delivery of any alcoholic beverage in college buildings or on college grounds, or at college-sponsored or supervised activities, regardless of their location, unless authorized by college officials."
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Paving Her Own Path: How DVC’s Anna Kuzmenko Unlocked a New Career in Real Estate
Anna Kuzmenko began at DVC in 2020 to study programming, aiming for a computer science degree to explore software development. However, along the way she uncovered a new passion—one that would change her path entirely.
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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.