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Building a Better Future Despite the Odds: Unstoppable DVC Students

“Growing up in a single-parent home, I often felt the sting of economic uncertainty. Watching my mother struggle financially and my father struggle with past addiction, I knew I had to find a long-term career. I thought that would be the Army until I became ill and was honorably discharged due to my heart condition. I came up with a new plan and got to work,” said Adrienne Navarro, who completed her associate in science in allied health at DVC

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.

Pride Resources for Faculty and Staff

View DVC's LGBTQIA+ resource page for faculty & staff. Find tools for creating inclusive environments, inclusive pedagogy, & accessing curricular resources.

Overseas University Resources

Find out about options for transferring to an overseas university!

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.

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.

Dental Hygiene Clinic

DVC dental hygiene clinic provides low cost, high quality dental cleanings and preventive services to the local community.

Health Insurance

International students must purchase DVC's health insurance policy. Read more about the insurance fees and payment options for each semester.

Grow Your Horticulture Career at DVC

“Our program has evolved to meet the needs of the local community and job market. Many students who take horticulture classes plan on going into their own business. We also have many students who go on to complete a bachelor’s degree,” said Bethallyn Black, lead faculty for the horticulture and plant science program at DVC.

High School Counselors Conference

Annual gathering for high school counselors from high schools within the Diablo Valley College service area.