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COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS THE HIDDEN, AFFORDABLE GEM OF AMERICA’S POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. EVERY PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE STUDENT NEEDS TO KNOW IT. AARON RASMUSSEN

Co-founder of MasterClass Executive Officer and founder of Outlier.org DVC alumnus

Learn more about our COVID-19 safety protocols at www.dvc.edu/covid-faq Wall Street Journal: “Community College Is the Smart Choice: It’s a bargain at twice the price, and the stigma is misplaced.” By Aaron Rasmussen, July 15, 2021


$28.3 MILLION 9200+

FINANCIAL AID DISBURSED TO STUDENTS IN 2020-21

DVC STUDENTS RECEIVED FREE TUITION (CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT, FT3 & CALVET PROGRAMS) IN 2020-21

Getwith more

DVC!

Make More

Depending on what you study, the more education you have, the more you will likely earn. And, this can really add up over time. Those with an associate degree on average earn $.4 million dollars more than a high school graduate over their lifetime. With a bachelor’s degree, you can earn $1.2 million more. Source: The College Payoff, Georgetown University, 2021

Learn More Your major may help you learn technical skills, but you’ll also learn the in-demand soft skills that employers look for: adaptability, communication, problem solving, and teamwork. The skills you will develop through managing your college coursework and activities are also important career success skills.

Connect More As a DVC student, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with faculty, classmates, alumni, and potential employers that can help you move further, faster in your career. You’ll get a built-in network as well as internship opportunities, resume and job search support that can be invaluable to getting your foot in the door.

MEDIAN USUAL WEEKLY EARNINGS

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE %

Doctoral degree Professional degree Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Associate’s degree Some college, no degree High school diploma Less than a high school diploma All workers: $1057

Total: 4.7%

Note: data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage an salary workers. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey


DVC QUICK FACTS 27,708

25

77

158

Student average

Student head count

Associate in Arts / Sciences Degrees

Certificate Programs

African-American

32

Associate Degrees for Transfer

14,861

1,610

Female White Non-Hispanic

8,750

Filipino

1,455 Hispanic

7,189 Pacific Islander

144

12,331 Male

14/502 Non-binary/ Unknown

Multi-Ethnicity

2,281

What is an Associate Degree for Transfer? A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to the California State University, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. www.dvc.edu/transfer

2021

equity champion of Higher Education

DVC has been named a 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education for exemplary work in awarding Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) to Black and Latinx students.


DVC regularly ranks as one of the

top transfer

1 # 2 # 3 #

institutions in the state!

for UC Berkeley, Davis & Merced for UC Santa Cruz & CSU East Bay for UCLA, SF State & all 9 UC campuses overall


PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Want the most

financial aid?

Be sure to submit your Financial Aid Application by the September 2 priority deadline! DVC will not share personal financial aid information with any federal agencies or authorities.


Youof going dream to college and we want to help you get there. By applying for financial aid, you can get money for tuition, books and even living expenses! The types and amount of financial support you are eligible to receive depends on many factors including income, resident status and more. The first step for financial aid is applying! You may be surprised what you’re eligible for.

Grants & Scholarships don’t pay back

Work Study don’t pay back

Loans must pay back

FREE TUITION PROGRAMS These programs require the completion of a Financial Aid Application and don’t require anything to be paid back.

California College Promise Grant

3 Free tuition 3 Awarded based financial need 3 Full or part-time enrollment The California College Promise Grant waives per unit enrollment fees.

First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition (FT3) 3 Free tuition 3 Awarded based on completion status & GPA 3 Full-time enrollment 3 First-time students For students who do not meet the requirements for the California College Promise Grant, FT3 offers fee reimbursement for first-time, full-time students. Must: have never attended college after high school, enroll in a minimum of 12 units, complete an educational plan, maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Get Help Filling Out Your Financial Aid Application Visit www.dvc.edu/financialaid to learn about our Zoom workshops and in-person support.

How much does two years of college cost?

DVC $1,104

CSU EAST BAY $6,995

UC BERKELEY $9,214


Academic

Check out our degree and certificate chart to see which program aligns with your career interests.

success & support

Interest Areas

Interest Area Student Centers

Interest Areas are groups of related majors. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or you want to explore your options, Interest Areas are designed to help you chart a course to success! Each Interest Area offers recommended course sequences, career exploration opportunities and, some even offer learning communities.

Build community and get support from faculty, tutors, support staff, and other students from your Interest Area. Visit www.dvc.edu/studentcenters to learn more about services, hours and locations.

WHICH INTEREST AREA IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Do you...?

Careers with Bright Outlooks

Arts, Communication & Langauge

like to create new things or ideas | work well in unstructured situations | value self-expression | like to perform | like creativity or cultural expression | like independence, originality, or innovation

Artist/Performer Business Manager | Art Therapist | Audio & Video Technician | Film & Video Editor | Foreign Language & Literature Teacher | Interpreters & Translator | Makeup Artist | Video Game Designer

Business, Computer, Science & Culinary

like to lead, influence or motivate | enjoy analyzing & organizing data | want to start a business | think technology & its applications are fascinating | find friends look to you for leadership/decision making

Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk | Business Intelligence Analyst | Computer & Information Systems Manager | Computer Systems Analyst | Database Administrator | Information Security Analyst | IT Technology Project Manager | Web Developer

Math & Engineering

like to invent, design, build & fix things | like to solve problems & achieve practical goals | enjoy developing theories or hypotheses | like intellectual challenges | enjoy managing projects

Actuary | Atmospheric & Space Scientist | Audio & Video Technician | Construction & Building Inspector | Electrician | Environmental Engineering Tech | HVAC Mechanic | Industrial Engineer | Software Developer

Science & Health

like to solve problems by guiding or treating | want to help with illnesses or emotional challenges | like helping others reach their fitness or nutritional goals | like to study, research or work in a lab

Athletic Trainer | Dental Hygienist | Dietitian & Nutritionist | Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician | Industrial Ecologist | Medical & Clinical Lab Technologist | Soil & Plant Scientists | Sports Medicine

enjoy helping people learn, grow & heal | want to improve the quality of life for others | enjoy learning about human habits, actions & intentions | like to teach, counsel & train

Archivist | Curator | Economist | Forensic Science Technician | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker | Paralegal & Legal Assistant | Preschool Teacher | Social Science Research Assistant | Urban Regional Planner

Interest Areas

Social Sciences


Anthropology - ANTHR

Architecture - ARCHI

Art - ART

Art Digital Media/Graphic Design - ARTDM

Art History - ARTHS

Biological Science/Allied Health - BIOSC

Business - BUS / BUSMG / BUSMK

Business Accounting - BUSAC

Chemistry - CHEM

Chinese - CHIN

Communication Studies - COMM

Computer Information Systems - CIS

Computer Network Technologies - CNT

Computer Science - COMSC

Construction - CONST

Culinary Arts - CULN

Dance - DANCE

Dental Assisting - DENTL

Dental Hygiene - DENHY

Drama - DRAMA

Early Childhood Education - ECE

Economics - ECON

Education - EDUC

Electrical/Electronics Technology - ELECT/ELTRN

Energy Systems - ENSYS

Engineering - ENGIN

Engineering Technology - ENGTC

English - ENGL

English as a Second Language - ESL

Environmental Science - ENVSC

Film, Television and Electronic Media - FTVE

French - FRNCH

Geography - GEOG

Geology - GEOL

** offered in collaboration with Ohlone College, which grants the degree Last updated: June 2022 Visit www.dvc.edu/programs for the most up to date information

AA / AS-T DEGREE

DEGREE - MAJOR

CERT OF ACHIEVEMENT

CERT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

Administration of Justice - ADJUS

CERT OF COMPLETION

DEPARTMENT

NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE

DEGREE - MAJOR

AA / AS-T DEGREE

CERT OF ACHIEVEMENT

CERT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

Addiction Studies - ADS

DEPARTMENT

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NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE

Degrees & Certificates

• • •

German - GRMAN

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History - HIST

Horticulture - HORT

Health Science - HSCI

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning,

Refrigeration - HVACR

Humanities - HUMAN

Industrial Design - IDSGN

Italian - ITAL

Japanese - JAPAN

Interdisciplinary - INTD

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Journalism - JRNL

Kinesiology- KINES

Library Technology - LT

Mathematics - MATH Mechanical Technology - ENGTC

Music - MUSIC

Music Industry Studies - MUSX

Nutrition - NUTRI

Philosophy - PHILO

Physics - PHYS

Plumbing - PLUMB

Political Science - POLSC

Psychology - PSYCH

Real Estate - RE (see Business)

Respiratory Therapy** - RT

Russian - RUSS

Social Science - SOCSC

Sociology - SOCIO

Spanish - SPAN

Special Education - EDUSP

Steamfitting - STMFT

Transfer Studies - CSU

Transfer Studies - IGETC

Workforce Preparation - WRKP

• Arts, Communication & Language • Math & Engineering • Science & Health • Business, Computer Science & Culinary Arts • Social Sciences


PUMA CENTER & LEARNING COMMUNITIES Find your home at DVC at the PUMA Center. Programs embrace and celebrate cultural identity, and help students achieve academic and personal success. www.dvc.edu/puma

First Year Experience (FYE) 3 first-time, first year students

FYE was designed to help you transition from high school to campus life. Starting college can be stressful and exciting, but as part of the DVC FYE community, you have support.

www.dvc.edu/fye

Learning Communities

Don’t go it alone! Classes in our learning communities are linked by common themes or student interest. • African American Male Leadership Program – builds men into the leaders of tomorrow while increasing student success. • MESA Program – first generation students interested in math and science. • Community of Pride – students interested in LGBTQ+ studies and issues. • Puente Program – Latinx and other students interested in Latinx cultural experiences and studies. • PUMA STEM Pathways – students in STEM majors. • Umoja – African American cultural experiences and studies. • Year Up – students interested in careers and internships in the tech field.

www.dvc.edu/learning-community

AT THE DVC PUMA CENTER, I FEEL REPRESENTED. I REMEMBER LOOKING AROUND THE CENTER. IT WAS FILLED WITH PEOPLE OF COLOR, MY PEOPLE, AND I JUST LET OUT A SIGH OF RELIEF. - PAULINA VACLA


IMPORTANT CONTACTS Welcome & Connection Services

Counseling

Our staff and Student Ambassadors can connect you with a counselor, financial aid or any other service you may need.

San Ramon: West Building Lobby counselingappt@dvc.edu | 925-551-6209

Need help or have a question?

They can also help you: • Take a tour • Complete an application for admission • Register for classes Pleasant Hill: Student Services Center, Room 119 welcome@dvc.edu | 925-969-2106 San Ramon: West Building Lobby | 925-551-6215 Visit www.dvc.edu/services for in-person and remote hours of operation.

Admissions & Records Pleasant Hill: Student Services Center, Room 102 admissions@dvc.edu | 925-685-1310 San Ramon: West Building Lobby admissions@dvc.edu | 925-866-1822

Placement Center Pleasant Hill: Student Services Center, Room 140 assessmentcenter@dvc.edu | 925-969-2132

Pleasant Hill: Student Services Center, Room 201 www.dvc.edu/counseling | 925-969-2140

Disability Support Services Pleasant Hill: Student Services Center, Room 248 rdechristofaro@dvc.edu | 925-969-2182 San Ramon: West Building Lobby srcinfo@dvc.edu | 925-551-6215

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) Pleasant Hill: Student Services Center, Room 127 eopscare@dvc.edu | 925-969-2117

Financial Aid Pleasant Hill: Student Services Center, Room 107 financialaid@dvc.edu | 925-969-2009 San Ramon: West Building Lobby (Wednesdays only) financialaid@dvc.edu | 925-969-2009

Tutoring & Academic Supports (Interest Area Student Centers) Various Pleasant Hill and San Ramon locations www.dvc.edu/studentcenters


Ready to get

started at DVC?

Learn how to apply for admission, complete the enrollment process and register for classes. www.dvc.edu/apply

PLEASANT HILL CAMPUS 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-685-1230

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

SAN RAMON CAMPUS 1690 Watermill Road San Ramon, CA 94582 925-866-1822

The Contra Costa Community College District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and campus life. The District does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any access to and treatment in college programs, activities, and application for employment.


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