Diablo Valley College Viewbook

Degree and Transfer Programs Career and Technical Education Basic Skills Life-long Learning Online and Hybrid Courses

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DVC continuously ranks #1 as a tran

Steps to enroll 1. Apply to DVC 2. Complete the Online Orientation 3. Take the Assessments 4. Receive Academic Advising 5. Register for Classes

EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY In both Pleasant Hill and San Ramon, students engage with high-quality instruction and support services designed for excellence and equity in student learning.

DVC’s career-technical programs keep pace with emerging technologies and skill requirements, while exceptional transfer programs prepare students to be successful at four-year colleges and universities.

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Welcome to Diablo Valley College.

DVC is committed to increasing student success. The college has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s most successful community colleges by offering incomparable transfer opportunities and exceptional career-technical programs.

as a transfer pathway to UC Berkeley.

TRANSFER DVC has some of the highest transfer rates to CSU’s, UC’s and private universities. We offer associate degrees for transfer, Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) to six UC campuses, and additional resources for transfer to private and out-of-state colleges.

30:1

student-faculty ratio

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200+

degrees and certificates

#1

transfer to UC Berkeley

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COST Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year college or earn a certificate or degree, attending DVC is an excellent financial decision. No other institution of higher learning can match the incredibly low fees of

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

the California Community College system. In fact,

Paying for college can be a big challenge. That is

no other institution can even come close! You can’t

why we are here to help you take advantage of

find better career-technical training for less money.

the many available DVC financial resources. DVC participates in a variety of aid programs including tuition waivers, grants, scholarships, loans, and

DVC = $1,380

more! Let us help you find the aid programs you

Estimated tuition and fees per year

may be qualified for.

CSU System = $5,472 Estimated tuition and fees per year

UC System = $13,456 Estimated tuition and fees per year

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Get involved There are countless opportunities at DVC. Join one or more of the 40+ clubs offered each semester, or start your own!

STUDENT LIFE

Be a part of the many athletics, drama,

Get involved with student government by joining the

and musical groups available.

ASDVC is open to current students and is responsible for

Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC). advocating for and representing student perspectives on college and district committees, councils, and task forces.

The DVC Student Ambassador program was created to help connect potential and current students to DVC campus resources. These student leaders help promote the many opportunities available at DVC.

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intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports

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#1 ranking in the state for adult learning*

20,000+

*Washington Monthly

total enrollment

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Academics • Associate degrees • Certificate programs • Basic skills • Online classes • Evening classes

Student Support Need extra help? Don’t worry, we have the support services you need to succeed. With a student body of approximately 20,000, we provide a wide range of services that meet the needs of our diverse student population to help them in college.

OUR BROAD BASE OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ASSIST STUDENTS WHO: • come from various socio-economic backgrounds; • have learning, physical and/or mental health disabilities; • qualify for the Dream Act and/or are undocumented; • are current or former foster youth; • are veterans; • are single parents; and/or • are first in their family to attend college. welcome-viewbook.indd 6

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Administration of Justice - ADJUS

Geography - GEOG

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Addiction Studies - ADS

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Degrees and Certificates

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** offered in collaboration with Ohlone College, which grants the degree

For the most up to date listing of programs and degrees, visit: www.dvc.edu/programs or www.dvc.edu/catalog Last updated: February 20, 2017

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DVC

DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE

Pleasant Hill Campus 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill CA 94523 925-685-1230

San Ramon Campus 1690 Watermill Road San Ramon CA 94582 925-866-1822

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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The district shall not discriminate based on ethnic group identification, race, color, age, citizenship, ancestry, religion, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, veteran status, parental status, or because a student is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.

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