Diablo Valley College

Fall Classes Begin August 26, 2024 High-quality instruction. Flexible, convenient and affordable. Degree and certificate programs taught by outstanding instructors Career education to prepare for immediate employment and advancement Day, evening, and hybrid classes available in-person and online Campuses in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon Access our fall schedule of classes at...

Get Started at DVC! Apply today! Gain the in-demand skills you need for the career you want! Apply for admission and financial aid Complete the online orientation Determine your placement in English/ESL and math Complete an educational plan Register for classes www.dvc.edu/apply Pleasant Hill Campus: 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-685-1230 San Ramon...

“DVC has long been recognized for meeting students wherever they are on their educational path, and guiding them to success,” said Paul Pitner, professor for early childhood education at DVC.  For adult learners focused on taking their career to the next level, DVC offers many options for upskilling or retraining, including partnership programs with adult education and community...

Armando Febo had been working at low-paying retail jobs since becoming a parent at 17. After 21 years of marriage and four more children, Armando was ready to make a change.  “After having our first child, I dropped out of school. Without additional education, I felt limited on what I could do,” said Febo.  The pandemic was another setback, due to so many stores having to close. While...

“After high school, I took a year off to work. I had been dealing with a lot from when I was little. I also wondered if school was for me because everyone in my family had dropped out of college or didn’t go at all,” said Imani Gordon.  Gordon later enrolled at DVC to earn an associate in arts degree in animation. He had learned about DVC’s foster youth program while in high school, so...

“I came to DVC with a lot of barriers that might have prevented me from going back to school. But thanks to the support I’ve received, I found ways to make it possible,” said Tara Lanoie.   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...

“I express myself creatively through film. When I was growing up, I had a hard time focusing on subjects I had no interest in. At DVC, I was able to enroll in the classes needed to pursue my career. I spent less than $1,000 and left knowing everything I needed to know,” said Shawn Kosmakos.  Kosmakos enrolled in DVC’s film, television, and electronic media (FTVE) program, where he...

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