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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.

Counseling for New Students

Get the guidance you need with DVC’s academic counseling for new students. Our expert counselors will help you create a personalized academic plan, set goals, and navigate your educational journey for success. Start your college experience on the right path!

Turning Setbacks into Strength: How Mariano Went from Academic Probation to Honors

DVC graduate Mariano Salvador knows what it means to get a second chance - and to make the most of it.

Financial Aid Questions

Questions about financial aid at DVC? Get the answers you need to the most frequently asked questions!

PUMA Center - Right Where You Belong

Discover the PUMA Center, home to three college access and success programs that support underrepresented students – Puente, Umoja, and MESA. These programs provide an enriched student experience that leads to greater success.

Counseling for Current Students

DVC offers academic counseling for current students to help you achieve your goals. Whether you're planning your next semester, adjusting your academic path, or seeking guidance, our counselors are here to support you every step of the way.

From Classroom to Clinic: High School Students Gain Real-World Experience with the DVC Health Career Academy

Discover the DVC Health Career Academy, your gateway to exploring dynamic careers in healthcare through hands-on learning, field trips, and medical professionals.

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.

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Honoring Student Success at DVC

Diablo Valley College proudly celebrated the Class of 2025 with a series of vibrant graduation and end-of-year events. Each gathering highlighted the resilience, achievement, and diverse journeys of our students.

Celebrating Title IX - 37 Words that Changed America

DVC celebrates and honors the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal legislation referred to as Title IX. According to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website, Title IX states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”