PACE Degree Tracks
The PACE Program at DVC is designed to support working adults with demanding jobs and family obligations in pursuing an associate degree or transfer to a four-year college/university.
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For nearly 75 years, DVC's Pleasant Hill campus has been to a vibrant community of students, faculty and staff, and served over one million students.
DVC's Student Veterans Resource Center: A Place of Belonging
The DVC Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) offers support and resources to student veterans and their dependents so they can build community as well as access support to ensure their academic success.
Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines
Learn more about financial aid deadlines and DVC payment schedules.
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.
Fueling Success: ESO Ventures and DVC Entrepreneurship Classes Empower Students with Confidence, Competence, and Capital
“When I was working my very first job in the insurance industry, I got a devastating call from my mom. She told me she had cancer,” said Johanna Arroliga, insurance/real estate agent owner of XIX Insurance Group Services.
ADT Frequently Asked Questions
Browse our answers to frequently asked questions about Associate Degrees for Transfer!
The New Normal - Retraining and Upskilling for a Flexible Future
Recent studies show that working adults and adult learners are seeking greater flexibility both at work and in the way they learn. At DVC, students can enroll in a growing number of degree or certificate programs offered fully online. This can make it easier to incorporate education into a busy schedule that includes work and family obligations.