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.
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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!
TRIO Pre-College Programs
TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) & Upward Bound (UB) at DVC provides free college & career support for eligible middle & high school students. Apply today!
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!
CCCCD Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy CARES Act Addendum
Learn more about how the CARES Act addendum to the Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy impacts your eligibility for financial aid.
Special Education
A special education certificate or degree prepares students to work as paraeducators/instructional assistants with individuals with special needs, covering disabilities, teaching strategies, psychology, and practical experience. This program
Ethnic Studies
DVC does not yet offer an ethnic studies degree or certificate, but it does students prepare for upper level degrees in ethnic studies, social justice and LGBTQ studies.