Admission information and requirements
Admission deadlines:
| Fall Semester | July 1 for out of country applicants |
| July 15 for in country applicants | |
| Spring Semester | December 1 for all applicants |
| Summer Term | May 1 for in country applicants |
| - Applicants outside of the US may not apply for summer term. |
Admission requirements:
| Application | English proficiency |
| Checklist | Fees |
| SEVIS fee | Health insurance |
| Student visa application process | Transcripts |
| Transferring to DVC | |
| Housing | |
| Orientation and advising | |
| Notice of acceptance |
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Students must have a certain level of English proficiency to succeed at DVC. This requirement is usually fulfilled by submitting one of the following English proficiency tests:
| INTERNET BASED TOEFL (IBT) | 61 |
| * PAPER BASED TOEFL (PBT) | 500 |
| IELTS - Academic test | 5.0 |
| IEC @DVC | Advanced B level certificate |
* ONLY PAPER BASED TOEFL TESTS ADMINISTERED
IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE ACCEPTED, ALL OTHERS MUST TAKE THE IBT.
If you do not have the required English proficiency you may attend the intensive English language program offered through the International Education Center (IEC) at Diablo Valley College before attending DVC. You will be allowed to complete a high level at IEC or attempt to get your required TOEFL/IELTS score while studying in their program. The contact information for IEC at DVC is the following:
TOEFL institutional school code for DVC is 4295.
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International Education Center (IEC @DVC) |
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E-mail: iec@dvc.edu |
FEES back to top
Tuition and enrollment fees will be collected in full at the time of registration.
The estimated costs for the 2009-2010 academic year are as follow:
| $ 5,280 | Tuition and enrollment fees based on 12 units |
| $ 8,300 | Food and housing (based on home stay) |
| $ 1,600 | Books and other educational expenses |
| $ 900 | Transportation |
| $ 2,800 | Miscellaneous and Personal |
| $ 700 | Mandatory Insurance |
| $19,580 | Total Approximate cost for academic year |
| $22,680 | Total Approximate cost for academic year and summer |
International student tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is currently $208 per unit. Tuition is subject to change. As indicated on the explanation of costs on the Financial Certification form, students must verify that they have available approximately $19,580 per academic year (or $22,700 for 12 months including the summer session.) The bank statement must show this actual amount or more.
HEALTH INSURANCE back to top
There is an additional cost for insurance. This fee is part of your registration cost. The insurance coverage begins August 10 for the fall semester and January 10 for the spring term. Continuing students who pay on time for the insurance will have continuous coverage. Further information about this insurance is sent when admission to the college is complete. Please click here for detailed information on insurance fees and coverage.
HEALTH CERTIFICATION back to top
Although DVC does not require proof of immunizations, it is strongly recommended that all students planning on coming to the US to study receive all necessary vaccinations and are free of tuberculosis. Students should assure that they are healthy when they come to study in the United States.
TRANSCRIPTS back to top
To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are REQUIRED from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.
TRANSFERRING TO DVC back to top
If you are an international student with F1 status attending another school, college or university who wishes to transfer to DVC:
- You must submit a DVC international student application with all required documents before the deadline.
- We will let you know by e-mail the status of your application. You will later receive by mail an admit packet that will contain your letter of acceptance to DVC.
- You must follow the transfer out procedures at your current school in order for them to transfer your SEVIS record to DVC. Once we receive your SEVIS record we will be able to issue DVC I-20.
HOUSING back to top
The DVC International Students Admission office (ISAS) will also assist students in finding appropriate accommodations on a non-guaranteed basis. These accommodations include apartments and rooms for rent. However the student is required to make their own connections and financial arrangements for the non-guaranteed housing possibilities. Housing information is mailed to the student in the acceptance packet.
The college does not have dormitory facilities. Guaranteed homestays are available for a fee. Please visit Diablo Valley Homestay for detailed information on the guaranteed housing option. Please click here for detailed information on housing options.
ORIENTATION AND ADVISING back to top
Upon acceptance you will be provided information for beginning your studies. This information will include dates and times for the new student orientation, counseling and course registration, all of which takes place before the beginning of your first semester of study. The orientations and counseling sessions are mandatory. These sessions are free and students will not be able to enroll for classes if they do not attend.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE back to top
Acceptance packets will be issued and sent on a rolling basis as complete applications are received and processed. Acceptance letters and admit packets will not be issued until the Application for Admission is complete. Please complete the Application Checklist indicating all completed documents sent and the date when incomplete or missing information will be provided.
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