Important dates  August 24: Fall classes begin August 24: Late enrollment - space available basis August 29: Saturday/Sunday classes begin September 4: Last day to drop a full-term class and be eligible for a refund of fees. September 4: Last day to request a refund for the student activity fee. September 5,6: No Saturday/Sunday classes

DVC Book Center announcements   Fall sales open at the Pleasant Hill Campus Fall course materials are on sale online NOW! You can choose to pick up your order at our pick-up window or have them shipped to you UPS ground. If you have opted to pick up, please do not arrive to pick up your order until you receive an email notifying you that your order is ready. Face coverings and social distancing required when picking up.   DVC Book Center website is open 24-7. Pick-up window is open from 10am - 4pm, Monday- Thursday. Pick-up window will also be open on the following Fridays: August 21, August 28, and September 4 from 10am - 3pm.   Fall sales open at the San Ramon Campus Fall course materials are on sale online NOW for San Ramon Campus students! You can choose to pick up your order or have them shipped to you UPS ground. If you have opted to pick up, please do not arrive to pick up your order until you receive an email notifying you that your order is ready. Face coverings and social distancing required when picking up.   DVC Book Center at SRC website is open 24-7. Pick-up window is open from 10am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday. Pick-up window will be open the following Fridays: August 21, August 28, and September 4 from 9 am - 1pm.

Need technology for fall 2020? As DVC has transitioned to an online and remote environment, we recognize that students may have technology equipment needs. Students can check out calculators, headphones, laptops, webcams and Wi-Fi hotspots to use at home. To submit a request, please complete the Technology Loan Request Form.

Counseling announcements We will begin to schedule fall appointments on August 17 for the week of August 31. We schedule appointments two weeks out. For more information on making a counseling appointment, visit DVC Counseling. If you have a quick question for a counselor, meet with a virtual drop-in counselor. Virtual drop-in sessions are up to 15 minutes and are a first come, first served basis. DVC counseling has great tools that can help with answering many counseling-related questions. Video library Frequently asked questions Resources for students including mental health, campus, transfer, major and career resources Forms, curriculum, and transfer guides Articulation agreements

What is DVCsync? DVCsync - Engage is your access to our online community to get and stay connected with engagement activities and events. This convenient online system provides one central location for student clubs and student government, enriches communication for all students; and streamlines club event processing. Learn more about DVCsync.

Embrace your creativity  Shelter-in-place got you down? Explore your creative side by taking an online or hybrid class in drama, dance, music, visual arts or culinary arts. Some sections have occasional in person meetings while others are completely online. This is a great opportunity to develop creative skills. Search course openings now and enroll!

Rainbow Community Center Presents: Cultural Humility Series

San Ramon Campus announcements Open classes Are you joining us this fall? Check out all the open classes that are available at the San Ramon Campus. Live chat We also have live chat available Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm. Just click on the hand at the bottom of the page! Math and science tutoring at SRC The SRC Math and Science Center will be open for tutoring in the fall via Zoom starting on August 31. We tutor math (all levels), chemistry (all levels), anatomy and physiology, and biology 101, 102. The schedule for each subject will be up when school starts. For more information, visit SRC Student Services. The tentative schedule is: Monday – Thursday: 9am – 1 pm and 2 – 6pm. Wednesday: 6 – 9pm The zoom link is https://4cd.zoom.us/j/397434083 ID number is 397434083 Fall sales open at the San Ramon Campus Fall course materials are on sale online NOW for San Ramon Campus students! You can choose to pick up your order or have them shipped to you UPS ground. If you have opted to pick up, please do not arrive to pick up your order until you receive an email notifying you that your order is ready. Face coverings and social distancing required when picking up. DVC Book Center at SRC website is open 24-7. Pick-up window is open from 10am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday. Pick-up window will be open the following Fridays: August 21, August 28, and September 4 from 9 am - 1pm.

Student club announcements Returning club registration Registration for returning student clubs is now OPEN! Returning clubs must submit their renewal registrations with their registration roster and adviser. New club registration Interested in joining a student club or starting a new club? Please visit DVCsync – Engage. New club registration is also open in DVCsync – Engage under the "Organizations Tab" on the "Explore Menu"! Questions? Email John Christensen. Club training workshops Stay tuned to DVCsync – Engage for the upcoming schedule of the mandatory new club and officer training workshops via ZOOM. Due to the Current COVID-19 restrictions in place, no in-person meetings or gatherings are allowed until further notice. All club meetings, events and activities will be conducted in a virtual/remote format.

Stay fit and healthy The Kinesiology Department is offering swimming, yoga, strength training and many other classes both fully and partially online. Search KNACT in the schedule of classes to find out what is offered. Search class openings now and enroll!

What is ASDVC and how do I join? Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC) is your student leadership senate that advocates for students. Find out more about how you can become a senator by visiting ASDVC on DVCsync. ASDVC general meetings are every Tuesday, 2:10 - 4pm beginning September 8 virtually via Zoom. An all member retreat will take place on Saturday, September 5.

COVID-19 Emergency Grant Students enrolled for fall 2020 can apply for a one-time $500 grant to help with books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, technology needs, health care, child care and other costs. See eligibility requirements at COVID-19 Emergency Grant.

Canceled - FA20 and SP21 study abroad programs The District has determined that it is in the best interest of the health and well-being of students and faculty to cancel our participation in fall 2020 London study abroad program and spring 2021 Florence study abroad program. In spring 2021, we look forward to recruiting for a London trip for fall 2021.

Did you know DVC has a food pantry? The DVC Food Pantry opened is an ASDVC initiative working with college faculty, Contra Costa and Solano County Food Bank and DVC administrators to address food insecurity needs of our students. The pantry has served over 1000 students to date and had 300 new participating students since the college closed in March due to COVID-19. Food distribution will take place in the DVC Cafeteria on August 18, August 26, and September 2 from 1-3 pm. For more information, visit DVC Food Pantry.

Panelists needed for Welcome Day Would you like to be a panelist for a virtual Welcome Day where we welcome new students? The virtual event will take place on several days in August. All you need to participate is a computer or iPad and an internet connection. As a panelist, you would share additional commentary, facts or links, and help to answer audience questions in the live chat. If you are interested, please fill out the panelist request form and answer the sample questions to help us in our selection. Please note: All panelists will be required to attend the rehearsal on Wednesday, August 12.

Year Up: Fast track to a career in tech Year Up is an intensive, one-year technology-training program for DVC students that combines hands-on skill development with professional internships at some of the Bay Area’s top companies. While earning 32 credits in the program, you will be on career tracks in information technology or project management. During the first term, you will register and take courses with your Year Up Learning Community. In your second term, you will spend approximately 35 hours/week in a professional internship at one of Year Up’s 50+ corporate partners – organizations like Salesforce, Twitter, GE Digital, Workday, and Bank of the West. Learn more about Year Up.

Explore an interest area If you are unsure of your educational goal, check out DVC interest areas to find inspiring introductory classes: www.dvc.edu/explore.

EOPS accepting applications for new fall 2020 students Need money for textbooks? Priority registration? Dedicated academic, career, and personal counseling assistance? Apply for the DVC Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program to see if you qualify for these services and more. EOPS is currently accepting online applications for new fall 2020 EOPS students. Visit EOPS to apply. For more information about EOPS, please email DVC EOPS or visit the EOPS website.

Basic needs DVC is committed to supporting the basic needs of our students. If you need help, we have resources for food, housing and health services. Learn more.

First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition Are you a first time college student? If so, please check out the First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition (FT3) program. You may qualify for free tuition for up to two academic years! Learn more about FT3.

Apply for financial aid for 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. There will be virtual financial aid workshops to help students with their FAFSA or Dream Act applications. Please visit DVC Financial Aid workshops for further details. You may need to submit documents to be eligible for financial aid, so make sure to check your InSite for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via chat for general questions and by phone or email for specific questions.

Build career skills Enroll in technology, business, accounting, or computer systems classes to boost your career skills. You can learn industry-specific skills like digital animation, game design, computer networking, music production, machining, robotics, and web design. Check out this list of degrees you can complete fully online.

Fresh Success Fresh Success is currently accepting students for the fall term. Check the DVC calendar for Fresh Success virtual information sessions coming soon! Email LeReese Stitts to apply.

Student club announcements Attention all returning DVC student club/organization officers! The club renewal registration process for the fall 2020 is officially open in DVCsync. You will need to list four club officers and two members who are already enrolled in fall 2020 classes and a faculty club adviser. Club officers with management access may login to their DVCsync account (using your Insite Portal credentials) and submit the fall 2020 club renewal registration by September 21. For questions, please contact John Christensen.

Umoja at DVC Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a learning community dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. We are opening up recruitment for Umoja Cohort 9 (C9) for fall 2020-spring 2021, and want you to have first opportunity to join! Joining the Umoja will be a unique and inspiring experience. Learn more about the UMOJA program at DVC.

2020 census While many of us work from home, the 2020 Census is happening in cities, counties and states throughout the nation, counting every person living in the U.S. Population data from the count determines how congressional districts distribute federal resources, in addition to vital funding for student financial aid, healthcare, housing, and transportation. The Contra Costa Community College District is committed to ensuring that all of our students, faculty, staff and their families are counted in the 2020 Census, securing aid for our local communities, schools and colleges. During these challenging times, your participation counts more than ever. Please take a few minutes and visit Census CA to complete your 2020 census form, or call 800-923-8282 for more information.

Get FREE Tutoring support - Academic Support Center Need some extra help with your studies? We’ve got you! Visit DVC tutoring for specific subject tutoring or visit the Academic Support Center (ASC) for help, virtual study rooms, and support.

Construction update The long awaited PE-Kinesiology and Art Complex construction projects are entering the construction phase. The fencing around the construction zones was installed last week and the contractors are mobilizing.   Please see the map below for areas that have been blocked off by fencing. Signage has gone up providing alternate pathways and routes where former routes are no longer accessible. We will provide pathway information in more detail as it is available and as more faculty, staff and students return to campus. Want a bird's eye view of the project? Visit our Construction Web Cam!

COVID-19 information Stay up to date by visiting DVC Health Advisories.

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