Student Athletes

How do student athletes get started at DVC?

Counseling 096 is the orientation to college course for new student athletes. The course will cover: educational planning, overview of the higher education system in California, identification of educational and career goals, academic assessment, effective course selection, how to schedule your classes, geographical orientation, counseling and advising, NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), COA (Commission on Athletics), DVC regulations for athletes and campus services.

New students create their athletic educational plan in the Counseling 096 class. Current, returning and transfer students create their athletic educational plan through a counseling appointment.

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2023 - 2024 Educational Plan

Arts, Language and Communication

Info Tech, Business and Economics

Math and Engineering

Science and Health

Social Sciences

New student athletes will meet with a DVC Athletic Counselor (Terry Armstrong, Jamie Bailey. or Solomon Wilson) in the fall and spring terms to review/modify their preliminary student education plan. Athletes may call the Counseling Center after the fall and spring term begins, to schedule a counseling appointment 925-969-2140.

Comprehensive Education Plan (AA/AS degree)