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Housing Resources

Resources to help DVC students with housing.

Residency

Find DVC Admissions and Records information regarding required documentation of residency status for tuition purposes.

International Student Fees & Payment Instructions

Learn more about the mandatory health insurance, fees and payment options available for international students.

Computer Programming Career Academy

Get hands-on experience with programming languages, problem-solving techniques, and computational thinking.

Math Courses

Learn about the math placement process and course sequences at Diablo Valley College.

Career and Counseling

Career and counseling courses can help you with job exploration, educational planning, and essential career skills. You can also earn college credits for work you are already doing through our work experience courses.

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!

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.

Educational Plan

Make the most of your time at Diablo Valley College. Your educational plan is a roadmap to which classes to take to achieve your goals.

Horticulture

Start your horticulture career at DVC! Gain practical skills for roles like arborist, plant scientist, master grower, nursery and greenhouse manager or an entrepreneur in the arboriculture or cannabis industries. Earn certificates or transfer to a 4-year college.