Beyond the Chair: DVC's Rachel Watt’s Journey from DVC to Mobile Dental Hygienist
After earning an AS degree in Dental Hygiene from DVC, Rachel worked as a dental hygienist and earned an additional license as an Alternative Practice Hygienist.
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The Perfect Mix: Turning a Passion for Audio into a Lucrative Career
Audiovisual Technology Careers: How DVC Prepares Students for the A.V. Industry
Financial Aid Repeat Coursework Policy
Learn more about the Contra Costa Community College District Financial Aid Repeat Coursework Policy.
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Industry Partners Join Forces with DVC to Cultivate Job-Ready Talent
Kosmakos enrolled in DVC’s film, television, and electronic media (FTVE) program, where he earned a certificate of accomplishment in television arts – studio production.
Building Your Future - DVC Lays the Foundation for Careers in the Trades and Beyond
Careers in the trades offer a fast track to high-paying careers without a bachelor's degree. By attending DVC, students have the advantage of acquiring the skills, knowledge, and hands-on learning experience to pursue a trade occupation while also earning transferable college credits should they choose to continue their education later on.
CLTAC Chinese Speech Contest
In March 2022, students from Diablo Valley College participated in the 46th 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.
Apply to the Dental Assisting Program
Information about the Dental Assisting program, including application instructions, information sessions, orientation, and more.
DVC Procedure 3025.03
The primary purposes of DVC Procedure 3025.03 are 1) to ensure that students are able to freely engage in protected expression in areas designated for that purpose; 2) to protect student safety; 3) to prevent substantial disruption of the learning environment and the orderly operation of District campuses; and 4) to preserve District facilities for their intended use.
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.
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).