Counseling

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Our counselors are committed to serving our students in the pursuit of their academic success and personal growth at Diablo Valley College.

Whether your goal is to obtain an associate degree, transfer to a university, or continue in your own professional development, our counselors will guide you in developing a plan to help you achieve your goals.

Meeting regularly with a counselor is one of the keys to enhancing your success at DVC. Please come and see us soon!


Counseling Information

Appointments

Students may schedule Fall appointments starting on August 12th for August 29th and 30th and then on August 19th for the week of September 3rd, 2024.  We book our Counseling appointments two weeks out.

For appointment inquiries call the Pleasant Hill Counseling Office at 925-969-2140 (Monday - Thursday after 9 am) or the San Ramon Campus Counseling Office at 925-551-6209.

  • If you have transcripts from another college or exam scores you wish to have evaluated, please call our office at 925-969-2140.
  • If you want to clear a prerequisite requirement for a class you wish to take, please submit a prerequisite form online through the Admissions and Records Office.

Drop-In

We offer in-person and virtual (zoom remote) drop-in sessions.

  • To sign up for a virtual drop-in session, use the Online Drop-in Session System or call to be added to the drop-in list.    
  • For in-person drop-in, call or check in at the Counseling Office on the second floor of the Student Services Building (bring Photo ID), we recommend calling in advance to confirm hours and ensure availability.  
  • Pleasant Hill Campus Counseling Office 925-969-2140
  • San Ramon Campus Counseling Office 925-551-6209

Students needing to appeal their Financial Aid due to Maximum Time Frame, and students in need of transcript evaluation, please call the Counseling Office for assistance, these appointments cannot be booked using the Online Appointment System.  

High school students, please contact your high school counselor or principal's office. If you just graduated from high school,  sign up for Couns 95: Educational Planning for New Students  to meet with a counselor before the fall semester begins.

 


Types of counseling

 

Academic

To develop or update an education plan, or discuss career/transfer goals.

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Drop-in

For quick check-ins about DVC deadlines, procedures, major, or program information.

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Wellness

For short-term personal counseling for currently registered students to get support with stress, relationships, grief, depression or anxiety symptoms, and more.

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Specialized

For athletes, international students, veterans, and members of certain student groups including EOPS and DSS.

Learn more


Holiday closures

Diablo Valley College and the DVC Counseling Office will be closed on the following dates:

  • September 2nd
  • October 11th
  • November 11th
  • November 28th and 29th


Transcripts

DVC accepts transcripts from institutions (e.g., colleges, universities, and high schools) currently recognized by regional accrediting organizations as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  If you need a transcript evaluation for your counseling appointment, call our office 925-969-2140.

Current  High School Students

Appointments are not available for students currently enrolled in high school. We do offer Counseling 095 class for graduating high school seniors to plan out their classes prior to the next term.

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