Important dates

Spring 2019
May 24 - Last day of instruction
May 24 - Graduation
May 27 - Holiday - Memorial Day - college closed

Summer 2019
May 28 - Three-week summer session begins (May 28 - June 13)
May 28 - Nine-week summer session begins (May 28 - July 25)
June 17 - Six-week summer session begins (June 17 - July 25)
Congratulations graduates and candidates of the class of 2019!
Our graduates have accomplished so much and we are elated to share this important occasion with them. Commencement is upon us and we encourage you to join us to acknowledge your achievement by walking in the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 24 , at 5 pm in Viking Stadium. Gates will open at 4 pm.  
 
Graduates, please be reminded of the following notices:
 
  • Graduates will not be permitted to enter the stadium with spiked/high heel/stiletto shoes as they damage the turf and the track. Also, to prevent safety issues, it will be necessary to wear low/flat shoes. 
  • All eligible graduate students should RSVP your attendance.
  • In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the gymnasium.  Graduates are limited to two (2) guests. Tickets may be found in cap and gown packages. 
  • Balloons will not be permitted in the stadium during the ceremony.
  • Please contact Disability Support Services (DSS) before the ceremony for accessibility, mobility accommodations at 925-969-2176 or dhagerty@dvc.edu.
  • Graduate cap and gown packages are on sale at the Book Center now until May 24.
  • Professional photographs will be taken of graduates during the ceremony and will be available for purchase at www.gradimages.com.
  • Fresh flowers and leis will be available for purchase. Gameday Souvenirs, Inc. will be located at the gate entrance on the day of graduation.  
 
For more information and details, please visit  DVC Graduation . 
New courses
Looking for some classes to take this fall? Consider these new courses at DVC!
ASDVC officers for 2019-20
Congratulations to the newly elected Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC) officers!

Yuvia Mendoza , President
Nicolas Butun , VP Executive Affairs
Ellena Aldisa , VP Legislative Affairs
Howard Li , Controller
Stefanie Senjaya , Parliamentarian
Allya Lazuardi , Secretary
Stanley Tikando , Public Relations
John Michaelson , Activities Coordinator
Gerardo "Panda" De La Torre , Environmental Affair s
Volunteers needed!
GET INVOLVED in your campus community! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to welcome new students to DVC.
 
Our annual  Welcome Day  events will be held at the Pleasant Hill Campus on  Saturday, August 17  and at both the Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses on  Saturday, August 24. Come help new students explore campus, attend informative workshops, and prepare for a successful first term. If you would like to be a part of this welcoming and fun event at either campus, please complete the  Welcome Day Volunteer Form.

Welcome Week  –  August 26 and August 29  at the Pleasant Hill Campus. Make the first week of school less stressful during the August “back-to-school” rush by helping fellow students locate classrooms and student services, assisting with Insite Portal/WebAdvisor, and making the transition into the new term easier for everyone.  If you are interested in helping with our “back-to-school” rush at the Pleasant Hill Campus, please complete the  Welcome Services Volunteer Form.
 
I f you have any questions about volunteering for Welcome Week , please contact Mercy Pono at   mpono@dvc.edu   or 925-969-2115.

Benefits of volunteering include:
  • Obtaining Volunteer Certificates (for each event)
  • Sharing your DVC pride with new students, guests and families
  • Having the opportunity to publicly demonstrate your commitment to DVC’s mission and values
  • Bolstering college applications and resumes
Join Umoja for 2019-20
Are you looking to connect with other students and build a community of support while at DVC? We are currently taking applications to join DVC Umoja for 2019-20. Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a statewide community of educators and learners committed to the academic success, personal growth and self-actualization of African American and other students. Students who join the Umoja learning community are required to take two linked courses each term and participate in other program activities. It's an amazing experience! For more information, visit Umoja or email us.
EOPS announcements

EOPS is accepting applications for the fall
Do you want money for textbooks, priority registration, and application fee waivers for UC and CSU universities? Apply for EOPS this fall and see if you qualify for these services and more! Apply online now!

For more information, visit DVC EOPS on the first floor of the Student Services Center, room 127.
Extended hours at the DVC Library
The DVC Library will be open until 10pm the weeks before and during finals (Monday-Thursday, May 13 - 23 ). We will also be open at 9am on Friday, May 17 . Courtesy of funding from ASDVC.
2019 DVC Transfer Celebrations!
Share your transfer success stories with us and be added to DVC's Transfer Success Directory! Students in the directory will be invited to this year’s TRANSFERmation Celebration events on Wednesday, May 15 at the Pleasant Hill campus and Thursday, May 16 at the San Ramon campus. Just bring your acceptance letter or wait list offer! Share your transfer stories.
Book buy back
 Bring your books to the back window near the DVC Math Building from May 20-24 . Buy back hours are Monday - Thursday, 9am - 7pm and Friday, 9am - 3pm.
Book rental returns
All spring rental books are due back in the store by Tuesday, May 28 to avoid penalties. Bring them to the main registers in the store (same location you rented from). Please do not take them to the buy back window.
Campus Shield (mobile blue phones)
Campus safety in the palm of your hand! The Campus Shield app is fully operational and available in the Apple iTunes store , or in the  Android app store . 
DVC calendar
Check out the campus calendar to find out what's happening at DVC! Discover important deadlines, workshops, guest speakers, drama productions, musical events, festivals, and MORE!
Please be a good neighbor and consider our neighborhood
Help us preserve DVC's excellent reputation by doing your part to be a good neighbor! We understand that our students sometimes have to park on neighborhood streets, but please show respect for our neighbors by doing your part to keep their streets clean, quiet, and peaceful!
FREE Microsoft Office software for all DVC students!
DVC students get Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus at no cost via the Microsoft Professional Plus Benefit program.
Stay connected with DVC WiFi
Follow the  step-by-step instructions  for wireless internet on the DVC campus. You will need your InSite Portal ID and password.
Smoke Free DVC
Diablo Valley College is now a Tobacco-Free Institution
DVC is committed to promoting the good health of our students, staff and broader community by providing a healthy environment in which to learn and work. Given the negative health impacts of tobacco and similar product use, the Governing Board has established policy (GBP #2045) designating DVC as a tobacco-free institution. Therefore: 
Smoking, smoking substitutes, smoke inducing devices and vaping are considered a health hazard and are prohibited on all college property. This includes, but is not limited to, products containing tobacco or nicotine, e-cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, hookah smoking, personal vaporizers/electronic smoking devices, marijuana and controlled substances regulated under federal law. 

This policy shall apply to all students, employees, volunteers, vendors, consultants, agents, contractors, and visitors on Diablo Valley College property as defined above. Consistent with Government Code 7597.1, the Governing Board has imposed fines and set enforcement standards for DVC in order to ensure a tobacco-free environment.

Please read the complete smoking policy on our website. 
DVC's new custom clothing and accessories!
Check out DVC's new custom apparel and accessories website. You can now order clothing and accessories with the DVC logo on your choice of clothing and/or accessories, including UnderArmour! Many options and colors to choose from. Shop today!
Marijuana policy at DVC
Recreational marijuana is legal in California, but it is still prohibited on all Contra Costa Community College District property, colleges and campuses.
Policy on skateboarding, skating, and bicycling on campus
In accordance with V.C. 21113(f), the use of bicycles, motorized bicycles, electric bicycles, skateboards, electrically motorized boards, and roller skates on the DVC campus is strictly prohibited.
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