Steps to Enroll for International Students

We’re so happy you’re here! If you're planning to get an F-1 visa or are currently studying in the US in F-1 status and would like to transfer to Diablo Valley College, follow our steps to enroll below. If you have questions, please contact one of DVC’s official representatives in your home country/region or reach out to DVC's International Student Office.

Find your program 

Step 1: Choose an interest area and major

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 below.

Explore Interest Areas

Apply to DVC

Step 2: Submit your application

Submit your application to become a student at Diablo Valley College through CCC Apply's application for international students. This application will take about 30 minutes. 

Application Instructions    Apply Now

Step 3: Submit your required documents

To finish processing your application, you'll need to submit required documents for international students. Learn more about what documents you'll need and where to submit them.

Submit Your Documents

Get an earlier registration date

Want to sign up for classes faster? Complete your online orientation, placement process, and education plan to get an early registration date!

Step 4: Complete your international student orientation

Prepare for arrival in our self-paced, online orientation for international students! Get tips to secure your visa, find housing, plan your class schedule, and more.

Complete Your Orientation

Step 5: Complete your math & English placements

In as little as five minutes, you can get help choosing the math and English or ESL courses that are best for you. No exams necessary! As an international student, you'll complete our Guided Self-Placement process.

Complete Your Placements

Step 6: Complete your education plan

Get help creating a plan to achieve your career goals and map out your first two semesters at DVC! Watch a video tutorial here.

Complete Your Education Plan

Get your class schedule

Step 7: Sign up for classes

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 Center. Remember, international students must enroll in at least 12-units (9 of which must be in-person or partially online). New international students are encouraged to register for COUNS-140: Student Success for International Students during their first semester.

Register for Classes

Get checked-in

Step 8: Report your arrival

In order to report your arrival, you must update your local U.S. Address in your Insite account and attend the mandatory Check-in Day event, required by law and held at the beginning of each term. Information regarding the mandatory check-in day will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you have provided a correct and updated email address that you check on a regular basis. We can't wait to see you there!

Review F-1 Requirements

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Important Dates

2025 deadlines and term dates

Spring

• Overseas deadline - December 1 (December 8 deadline to submit docs)
• Transfer deadline - January 8 (January 15 deadline to submit docs)
• Check in day - January 22
• Classes begin - January 27
• Classes end – May 23

Spring Bridge

• Overseas deadline – February 15 (February 22 deadline to submit docs)
• Transfer deadline – March 8 (March 15 deadline to submit docs)
• Check in day – March 26
• Classes begin – March 31
• Classes end – May 23

Summer

• Overseas deadline – April 15 (April 22 deadline to submit docs)
• Transfer deadline – May 8 (May 15 deadline to submit docs)
• Check in Day – May 21
• Classes Begin – May 27
• Classes End – July 24

Fall

• Overseas deadline - July 15 (July 22 deadline to submit docs)
• Transfer deadline - August 8 (August 15 deadline to submit docs)
• Check in day - August 20
• Classes begin - August 25
• Classes End – December 12

Fall Bridge

• Overseas deadline - September 15 (September 22 deadline to submit docs)
• Transfer deadline - October 8 (October 15 deadline to submit docs)
• Check in day - October 16
• Classes begin - October 20
• Classes End – December 12

 

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