Community of Pride

Students and allies, join DVC’s LGBTQIA+ learning community and find your home on campus!

What is Community of Pride?

The Community of Pride learning community offers a safe and supportive environment for queer and trans folks. Join us to take classes with queer-specific content and foster connections with like-minded peers and instructors.

How Does it Work?

In this learning community, we offer courses that are themed around issues of particular interest and importance to our community: identity, mental health, history, and activism. They also help you meet your general education requirements for degree and transfer, regardless of your major!

In addition to course work, there are extra supports built into the learning community, including field trips, social events, special guest speakers and workshops, access to additional counseling, and mentorship.

Community of Pride is open to anyone.

I've never been part of a queer community quite like this, where every instructor truly cares about the students they're working with. I've found that I have a place here on this campus where I can fit in and find support, both academically and mentally. — Anonymous Community of Pride student

Community of Pride Classes

When you join Community of Pride, you take general education courses that are specifically designed to support queer and trans students. Choose from these class options:

Fall 2025

Core Classes

ENGL C1000E: Academic Reading and Writing

• Prof. James Wilson
• MW 9:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
• Pleasant Hill Campus

PSYCH 122: Psychology of Modern Life

• Prof. Matt Munday
• W 12:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. (hybrid)
• Pleasant Hill Campus

Additional Class Option

ARTHS 199: Contemporary Art History

• Prof. Kristen Koblik
• TTh 11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
• Pleasant Hill Campus

Spring 2026

Core Classes

SOCSC 130: Intro to LGBTQ Studies

• Prof. Patrick Moe
• MW 9:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Pleasant Hill Campus

ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing

• Prof. James Wilson
• MW 12:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. 
• Pleasant Hill Campus

How Do I Join Community of Pride?

Once you're ready to sign up, just fill out the Community of Pride Interest Form. One of the coordinators will reach out to clear you to register in our classes and to schedule an education planning counseling appointment with you.