Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Diablo Valley does not offer classes during the summer.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program			Unknown
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation		X

Reminder: Diablo Valley may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Diablo Valley?

Diablo Valley has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Diablo Valley directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Diablo Valley

When choosing a major, Diablo Valley students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Diablo Valley.

Student Designed Majors

Diablo Valley allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diablo Valley College

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Does Diablo Valley Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Diablo Valley offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Diablo Valley Offer Online Classes?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at Diablo Valley, contant the school directly.

Does Diablo Valley Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Diablo Valley offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Diablo Valley Have An Honors Program?

❌ Diablo Valley does not offer an honors program

Does Diablo Valley Require Internships?

❌ Diablo Valley does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Diablo Valley does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Diablo Valley College

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Diablo Valley College Library

The main library on campus is the Diablo Valley College Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Diablo Valley

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Diablo Valley, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Diablo Valley have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Diablo Valley has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Diablo Valley include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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