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International Student Academic Bridge Program

The International Students Academic Bridge program is a Student Success Learning Community Cohort for new international students.

Health Insurance

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

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.

Location is Everything: DVC is the Right Place to Chart Your Path to a Career in GIS/GPS

Navigate your way to a career in geography focusing on geographic information systems (GIS) / global positioning systems (GPS) like these successful DVC alums!

Accreditation Advisory Group (AAG)

To remain accredited, every seven years DVC completes a comprehensive self-evaluation and submits a written report to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The Accreditation Advisory Group guides the process of developing the report.

What about – Keisha Holmes: CIS Program Opened My Eyes to What is Possible for Me

For Keisha Holmes, the idea of attending college wasn't in her plans until a state rehabilitation case worker encouraged her to apply to DVC so she could return to the workforce.

Don’t Let Fear Stop You: DVC Student Parents Create New Opportunities for Themselves and their Families

A single parent with two daughters, Lanoie chose DVC to take steps towards a career in social work. She enrolled in DVC’s addiction studies program and will also earn an associate in arts for transfer (AD-T/AA-T) in psychology.

Work Experience Internship Injury Reporting Procedure

Find out more about how to report an injury if you are participating in a work experience education internship.

This DVC Economics Major Finds a Wealth of Wisdom at DVC

Following his graduation from San Ramon Valley High School in June of 2022, Humza Madinawala found himself at a crossroads.

Student Success Story: Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen

DVC alum Tom Hansen is now the Chief of Police for the Brentwood Police Department. Photo courtesy of Tom Hansen.