SEVIS Fee Requirement for F-1 Students
SEVIS fees are a requirement for F-1 Students and must be paid before your visa interview. The following information specifically addresses fee issues for F-1 students.
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2026 Commencement Program
A complete list of graduates at DVC's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 22, at Toyota Pavilion at Concord, including associate degree and certificate recipients, and honors designations.
DVC students excel at the 2021 CLTAC Chinese Speech Contest!
In March 2021, students from Diablo Valley College participated in the 45th Chinese Mandarin Speech Contest which was held virtually. The contest is hosted by The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC). CLTAC is the largest nonprofit association of its kind in the country with a mission to promote the study, teaching, and research of the Chinese language and culture on all educational levels. Its annual Mandarin Speech Contest boasts of a long history since 1960s. It has become an annual pageant of Chinese education in the region. The event was sponsored by Monterey Bay Chinese Association, Cheng & Tsui, and Foreign Language Association of Northern California (FLANC).
ESL Courses
Learn about the English as a Second Language placement process and course sequences at Diablo Valley College.
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.