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DVC Student Recruitment Policy

If you are an employer interested in recruiting DVC students, make sure you understand the DVC Student Recruitment Policy.

International Student Housing

Housing resources for international students at Diablo Valley College.

Foster & Kinship Care Training Information & Schedules

DVC FKCE offers free, public training and support for resource families, adoptive families, and professionals working with children, including RFA Pre-Service, continuing education, and The Heritage Project. Participants gain certificates meeting state and county requirements, with expert-led sessions on essential caregiving topics.

Grievance and Complaint Procedures

The DVC staff is dedicated to serving particular educational needs, which can be appropriately met by a college functioning in accordance with the broad purposes and regulations set forth in the education code of California.

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!

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!

TRIO Pre-College Programs

DVC’s free TRIO Upward Bound program helps eligible first-generation and low-income high school students prepare for college with tutoring and advising. Apply today!

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.