DVC is well known for it's excellent student services and many resources to help students succeed in their classes. With tutoring available in most disciplines and the availability of instructors during office hours, as well as courses in a multitude of formats, students receive an outstanding education at Diablo Valley College.
DVC's educational programs satisfy the needs of a diverse student body. DVC offers these programs at the Pleasant Hill campus, at the San Ramon Campus, and at various locations throughout the district. See the schedule of classes and learn how to use it.
DVC day programs
A full selection of courses is offered during the day. There are courses that run for an entire term and also short-term courses and workshops.
DVC evening and weekend programs
Many full-term and short-term courses are available in the evenings and on the weekends, offering students flexibility in their scheduling. Students can earn an associate degree or satisfy general education transfer requirements to UC and CSU by attending only evening and weekend courses. Students can also complete the requirements for many certificates of achievement at night. See the class schedule for a listing of those career/technical programs that may be completed during evenings and/or weekends.
Online and hybrid courses
DVC and SRC offer a growing selection of online and hybrid courses, making higher education more accessible to a larger number of students. Online courses are taught almost exclusively through the Internet requiring students to attend very few face-to-face meetings. Hybrid courses use a combination of class meetings and online instruction. To find out more about online courses, visit www.dvc.edu/online.
DVC summer programs
Full and short-term courses are available during summer days and evenings, offering students the opportunity to complete a course for a full term's credit in several convenient, condensed formats. See summer schedule.
