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DVC dates, deadlines, and more
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August 10, 2011
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Don't miss another important deadline. Stay connected with us:
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 Book Center
Books for fall classes are now available. Refund date will be printed on your receipt.
Store hours are:
Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Store will also be open Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Avoid lines and buy/rent online at www.bookcenter.dvc.edu it may take up to 72 hours to process web orders during the first two weeks of classes.
Beginning of term Buy Back dates are August 17-18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.;
Friday, August 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
 Parking permit grace periodThe grace period for the fall term will be August 12-19, 2011. Enforcement will begin on August 22, 2011. The grace period is for student permits only. All other parking regulations are in effect.
More parking information
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Critical deadlines and essential class information now ONLY available through the InSite portal and InSite mail.
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 Be watchful...
Just a reminder to use extra vigilance in watching over your personal belongings. Thefts are common at this time of the year and we don't want it to happen to you. Please keep your belongings safely under watch at all times
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Important admission and registration dates
August 12 - Fall term begins. View fall important dates (pdf)August 12-25 - Late enrollment - space available basis. Use online or telephone registration with late add code or in-person with signature of instructor or late add code.August 25 - Last day to add a full-term class. Last day to drop a full-term class and be eligible for a refund of fees.September 1 through December 1 - AA/AS degree or certificate filing periodSeptember 3-4 - College closed - no Saturday/Sunday classesSeptember 5 - Holiday - Labor Day - college closedSeptember 9 - Last day to drop a full-term class without a "W" appearing on transcript. Last day to request P/NP option for a full-term class.
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 Fall schedule
Still need a class? Many new sections were added. Please see the list of new fall 2011 sections.
Don't miss our Courses to Consider section. |
Study Abroad in Florence, Italy 
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 Educational Talent Search Program
The Educational Talent Search Program at DVC seeks volunteer tutors and paid Teacher Assistants for fall 2011 and spring 2012.
Tutors and Teacher Assistants (TA) are needed to work with local middle and high school students. Students interested in being a tutor or TA should contact Jackie Castellano at jjonesca@dvc.edu.
Please visit our website for more information.
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 Drug-free DVC
DVC students are advised and cautioned against the possession, use, manufacture or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs while on campus or while participating in field trips, athletic competitions or any events sponsored by the college. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary consequences such as suspension. For a description of the effects and health risks of alcohol abuse or drug use, please visit www.dvc.edu/policies/alcohol-drugs, where you will also find information about the applicable legal sanctions under local, state or federal law. For additional information about treatment resources, please contact the Dean of Student Life in the Student Union building or visit with a counselor. |
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 The Inquirer, DVC's award-winning student newspaper is online!
Check us out in print or online at www.theinquireronline.com |
 Police Services silent witness tip line
Students, faculty and staff can call 925-685-1230, ext. 1999 to provide information without having to leave any personal information.
For more information in case of emergency:
Contra Costa Community College District Police Services
Police Services on the Pleasant Hill campus is located in the northwest corner of Lot 1. If you are having trouble locating us, please contact our office, at 925-685-1230, ext. 2338, 2339 or 925-686-5547 and we can have a police aide escort you there.
Police Services on the San Ramon campus is located in W-102. Please contact our office, at 925-866-1822, ext. 5120.
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Stay informed during an emergency!
Sign up to receive emergency email and/or text message alerts from DVC. These alerts will only be sent in the case of an actual emergency when the safety of our students and staff is at risk, or when we have to close campus for any reason. (At times, you may also receive a message as a test, at the same time that the monthly siren test is run. You will be notified that this is a test.) Please sign up at the following link: Please create a new account, and fill out your contact information. To receive text messages, please click on the "Mobile device" tab behind the default "Email" tab. |
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Safety reminder
If you are faced with a potentially violent or dangerous situation on campus ...
First move to a safe location and then immediately contact Campus Police at: ext. 2333 from a campus phone, or 925-680-7000 from your cell phone. (Calling 911 from a cell phone will result in an unnecessary delay.)
Our Campus Police are highly trained to deal with a wide variety of situations involving students and visitors on campus.
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Our mission statement
Diablo
Valley College (DVC) is passionately committed to student learning through the
intellectual, scientific, artistic, psychological, and ethical development of
its diverse student body. DVC prepares students for transfer to four-year
universities; provides career and technical education; supports the economic
development of the region; offers pre-collegiate programs; and promotes personal
growth and lifelong learning. Complete mission statement
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