Important dates
Spring 2021
Apr. 15: Last day to file for fall 2021 graduation with the early registration option
Apr. 23: Last day to withdraw from full-term classes with a "W" appearing on transcript
May 21: Last day of instruction
May 21: Graduation
May 31: Holiday - Memorial Day - college closed
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Graduation 2021
Join us for our 69th annual (and 2nd virtual) graduation ceremony! The celebration will take place on May 21 at 5 pm on the DVC website. More details will be posted in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on the graduation ceremony webpage.
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Have you voted for your ASDVC reps?
The Associated Students of Diablo Valley College General
Election polling closes Thursday, April 15 at 1 pm.
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Become a student ambassador
Job description, qualifications, and application materials are available at DVC student ambassadors. We are hiring on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Student ambassadors provide peer support and perform a variety of fun and important jobs at DVC, such as:
- Helping students via online chat, email and zoom
- Participating in zoom presentations to prospective students and parents
- Conducting virtual campus tours
- Using social media to connect with our campus community and future students
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DSS and Priority Registration
The Disability Support Services office accepts applications year-round. However, students who wish to receive priority registration for fall must complete their application by Thursday, April 22 to qualify for early registration in fall 2021. Students must have a disability verified by a physician, psychiatrist, or other professional qualified to make such a diagnosis. Students may also submit an IEP or 504 plan from a K-12 school, or documentation from other agencies working with people who have disabilities, such as the state Department of Rehabilitation and the social security office. Please contact Rachel at rdechristofaro@dvc.edu for more information.
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Financial aid announcements
In our continued efforts to improve our service and your student experience, we are making significant changes to the financial aid process in Financial Aid Self-Service.
Beginning March 15, 2021, if you are selected for verification or are required to resolve additional requirements by the U.S. Department of Education, you will be able to verify your financial aid data and submit documents online. If you are able to use this new process, you will receive an email to register for this new system at your InSite email address. Note that only students that have not yet submitted verification documents for the current academic year will be invited initially and an email with more information will be sent out.
Lastly, there is still time to submit your 2020-2021 financial aid application! You will need 2018 tax/income information on hand when completing your financial aid application. Learn more at DVC Financial Aid.
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Student Coffee Chats
Please join DVC President Susan Lamb for a student coffee chat this term via Zoom. Come and ask questions and share what has been on your mind. Check your Insite email often for Zoom information and details.
Spring Student Coffee Chat Schedule
Thursday, April 15, 3pm
Wednesday, May 12, 3:30pm
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CA Student Care/TimelyMD
DVC is excited to offer a new telehealth program for students this spring called CA Students Care. This FREE service provides access to 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care with TimelyMD. The TimelyMD telehealth Initiative is offered for one year by ASDVC in collaboration with Diablo Valley College. Learn more!
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College Success Workshops
College success workshops are carefully designed to sharpen your skills, introduce you to campus resources and services, and provide you with tips and tricks for making each term successful. These workshops are designed to help students develop academic and life skills, interact with faculty and staff, and build community at DVC. These workshops are FREE and open to everyone. Reserve your spot!
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Counseling announcements
Need help? If you have quick questions you can meet with a virtual drop-in counselor. We offer same day, virtual drop in-sessions that are up to 15 minutes. Drop-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis and can get busy during registration periods so sign up early.
Need to schedule an appointment? You can use our online system or call our office to schedule an appointment. Appointments are schedule for 2 weeks out and fill up fast during registration periods. New appointments are released on Mondays so if you can’t find an appointment that fits your schedule, try again on a Monday.
DVC counseling has great tools that can help with answering many counseling-related questions.
Stress Management Drop-In Groups - Join us for group time to talk, share concerns, learn stress management techniques, and get in a healthy mental space on Mondays and Thursdays, 1-2pm. Register here.
Drop-In Individual Wellness Counseling - Drop in for a confidential, individual session to get support and get additional resources for coping during this time on Tuesday, 2-3pm. (Sessions will be one student at a time, 15 minutes each). Register here.
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SparkPoint
Do you need financial coaching? SparkPoint Contra Costa-DVC is here to assist you! SparkPoint offers individualized services that will help you to increase your income, manage credit, and build assets. All services are free to students. We offer individual services, financial coaching, credit coaching, and legal services. Virtual workshops and individual appointments will be offered this spring. Learn more about SparkPoint.
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Handshake
Handshake is your one-stop-shop for launching your career – find personalized job recommendations, attend career fairs, apply for jobs, and more. We’ve preloaded your profile with some basic info, so log in to activate your account today. For questions, come to one of our Handshake hands-on workshops or visit DVC Career.
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FREE TUITION PROGRAM
Are you a first-time college student? You may qualify for two years of free tuition under the First-time + Full-time = Free Tuition (FT3) program. Learn more at www.dvc.edu/ft3
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PUMA STEM Scholars Project
Could you use a 3-year scholarship of up to $4300 dollars each year? After DVC, do you intend to transfer as a science, math, or engineering major? Do you still need to take General Chemistry I and Precalculus? If the answer to all of those questions is Yes, the PUMA STEM Scholars project could be great for you!
The PUMA STEM Scholars project is DVC's newest learning community. Starting in fall 2021, the PUMA STEM Scholars Project will welcome scholars into a collaborative, transformational learning experience designed to give aspiring scientists and engineers at our college a firm foundation in their science or engineering major to support their successful transfer to a 4-year institution. The program includes supports for students' academic, career, and financial needs. Learn more at PUMA STEM Scholars Project.
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DVC Food Pantry
All currently enrolled DVC students experiencing food insecurity may access the DVC Food Pantry in the Student Union (first floor) Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30am - 4:30pm and Friday from 10am - 2pm.
We offer non-perishable food items in pre-packaged bags and take home cooked TO GO meals. TO GO meals are prepared by the DVC Culinary Arts Program and are available on Thursday afternoons and Friday in the food pantry.
Please remember to bring a rolling cart or friend to help transport groceries.
If you or someone you know is in need, please share this information. To learn more about the Food Pantry, visit DVC Food Pantry.
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Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound seek paid tutors
We are seeking English and Math tutors to help middle school high school students at DVC Pleasant Hill Campus for summer 2021. Tutors are needed June 7 - July 15.
Math: Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30-10:20am , 10:30-12:20pm, 1-3pm.
English: Wedsnesdays and Thursdays 8:30-10:20am, 10:30-12:20pm and 1-3pm.
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STREAMING NOW!
DVC Drama presents [dreamer] project: an Undocuplay. Created & Directed by Kathleen Normington and inspired by San Jose State University undocumented students. Available for viewing until Sunday, April 25. Watch now!
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What's happening at DVC
Check out the campus calendar to find out what's happening at DVC! Discover important deadlines, workshops, guest speakers, and MORE!
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