The college is closed for winter break (12/20-1/1) but spring class registration is open! Spring classes begin on January 27. Let's get ready! Search the online schedule for in-person, hybrid & online classes. Check out your registration date and time by logging into InSite and clicking the Registration tile.

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Class Schedule & Catalog

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Whether you're planning your next semester or exploring the variety of courses we offer, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll find everything you need to map out your academic journey, from detailed course descriptions to class schedules.

The academic catalog is where you find detailed information about your major, its required courses, and academic policies and procedures.

The class schedule lists the dates, times, locations, and semesters courses are offered. At DVC, each semester, students log in to InSite and use our schedule builder to select and confirm their class schedule.

2024-25 Academic Catalog

The catalog describes programs, courses, rules, policies, and fees at Diablo Valley College. These may change at any time. We are not liable for errors in this catalog.

Find catalogs from prior years on CollegeSource. 

View the Academic Catalog

Class Schedules - Browse by Term

Hot Tip! Some courses do not require students to buy textbooks. If you see a ZTC symbol or crossed out dollar sign while browsing classes, there are no textbook or digital material costs. You may have to pay for lab or art supplies, if required.

How to Register for Classes

  • New students: Apply now! Applications are processed within 24 hours.
  • Current students: Log into InSite to check your registration date and add classes on your date.
Watch & Learn How to Register for, Add & Drop Classes

Class Formats

DVC offers a range of class formats to make fitting education into your busy life easier! When creating your schedule, read the notes to make sure you select the class format that is the best for you.  

Watch & Learn about Class Formats

Descriptions of our class formats are included below to help you plan.

  • On campus classes meet on DVC's Pleasant Hill or San Ramon campus.  The course notes will list the days, times and classroom where you'll meet. Be sure to check which campus! (SRC = San Ramon campus) 

  • Off campus classes take place at an off-site location, including Work Experience courses that take place at a job site! In the schedule, if you see "OFF" next to a location not listed on a Pleasant Hill or San Ramon campus map, check the abbreviation list of our off campus locations below. 

    BUCHAN
    Buchanan Golf Course
    1091 Concord Avenue
    Concord

    PADDK
    Paddock Bowl
    5915 Pacheco Boulevard
    Pacheco

    PBCH
    The Lodge at Pebble Beach
    1700 17-Mile Drive
    Pebble Beach

    RGRRNCH
    Rodgers Ranch
    315 Cortsen Road
    Pleasant Hill

    RNKNPK    
    Rankin Park
    100 Buckley
    Martinez

  • Fully online classes with no required meetings take place online through Canvas, with flexible, weekly due dates for completing assignments, discussions and exams. These courses appear in the schedule as "Off Online" or "Online (Internet instruction)" with no listed days and times.  

  • Fully online classes with required meetings take place online through Canvas and include online meetings on Zoom. These classes appear in the schedule as "Off Online" or "Online (Lecture)" with listed meeting days and times.  

  • Partially online classes include online work through Canvas and/or Zoom in addition to on campus meetings. In the schedule, you will find on campus meetings listed with days, times, and a classroom location (ex. PL 103 below) and online meetings (on Zoom) listed with days and times next to "OFF ONLINE". Pay attention to whether the location is on the Pleasant Hill or San Ramon campus.  (SRC = San Ramon campus)