High School Articulation
High School articulation provides a seamless transition between high school, community college and college/university levels in a career pathway. Learn more.
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Financial Aid Workshops
Attend financial aid workshops to learn more about grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and more!
Student Loans
If you need help paying for college, you may want to consider a student loan. Loans are available to most students, and have low interest rates.
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!
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.
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!
Graduation Requirements
Find detailed information about graduating from DVC with a degree or certificate, including how to petition for a degree, general education options, course substitutions, counseling, and more.