Welcome to our dedicated community of veterans, veteran dependents and active military members! At DVC, we honor your service and are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment tailored to your unique needs and experiences.
We’re so happy you’re here! We'll help you apply, get help paying for college, get an early registration date, and get registered for classes. If you have any questions along the way, our Welcome & Connect team can help.
Find Your Program
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When you apply, you'll get to choose an interest area and select the degree or certificate you want to complete at DVC. Not sure yet? No problem! Learn more about our five interest areas and programs via the button below.
Academic Interest Areas
Apply to DVC
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Submit your application to become a student at Diablo Valley College through CCCApply. It’s free to apply, there are no required tests, and our acceptance rate for completed applications is 100%!
Apply Now Application Instructions
HOT TIP: Once your application for admission is accepted, you will be assigned a new college email address. We recommend forwarding your college emails to your personal email address. Doing this can help make sure you don't miss important messages about your financial aid, class schedule and more! Learn how to forward your emails.
Get Help Paying for College
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Once you've been accepted, complete the student worksheet for VA education benefits and submit to Veterans Services.
Apply for Benefits
Get Credit for Previous Coursework
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If you’ve previously earned college credit, submit official transcripts from each college/university so they can be added to your DVC student file. Also, be sure to submit your Joint Service Transcript so you can get credit for your former military training.
Please request that your transcripts be sent directly to the DVC Admissions and Records office using our email: transcripts@dvc.edu. If you wish to submit hard copy transcripts please use the following mailing address:
Diablo Valley College
Submit Your Transcripts
ATTN: Admissions and Records
321 Golf Club Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Get an Earlier Class Registration Date
Want to sign up for classes faster? Complete your online orientation, placement process, and educational plan to get an early registration date. Veterans who complete these next three steps get first priority out of our seven registration groups!
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Learn about DVC's programs and policies, support services, and success tips in our self-paced, online orientation.
Complete Your Orientation -
In as little as five minutes, you can get help choosing the math, English and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses that are best for you. No exams necessary!
Complete Your Placements -
Get help creating a plan to achieve your career goals and map out your first two semesters at DVC! You can schedule an appointment with a dedicated veterans counselor by contacting our Student Veterans Resource Center.
Complete Your Educational Plan
Get Your Class Schedule
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Now that you have a plan, it’s time to put it into action! Register for your first-term classes in InSite. For step-by-step instructions, visit our How To Guides.
Register for Classes
Get & Stay Certified
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Benefits do not automatically roll over to the next term, so be sure to complete a request for certification each semester. You’ll also need to notify Veterans Services within 30 days of any changes to your enrollment, including adding, dropping or withdrawing from a class, etc.
Request for Certification Report a Dropped Class
Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC)
Your military-affiliated community at DVC! Get guidance on educational benefits and resources to succeed both academically and personally. The SVRC also works to strengthen our community through veteran-centered events and activities. Take the next step and get connected - we're here for you!