News & Updates

Course Requests for the 26/27 School Year

Counselors are no longer accepting changes to course requests for next year. If you would like to request a different course, you may do so during walk-thru in August by submitting a schedule change request. Please note that schedule changes are not guaranteed.

DVC Special Admissions Form for Summer 2026

The Special Admissions Recommendation Form is now available for Summer 2026 registration.  Concurrent enrollment registration opens on Thursday, May 14 for high school students.

Linked is a “How To Guide" for submitting the form and to DVC's concurrent enrollment page.  If you have questions, please contact welcome@dvc.edu

Steps

1. Submit an application to DVC
2. Browse the Course Catalog for the name of the course/s you would like to register for
3. Once you've been accepted, submit your Special Admissions Form via InSite
4. Check your application status
5. Check for prerequisites
6. Sign up for classes!

Here's what you'll need:

• The email address and name of your school contact (your counselor or principal).
• Your parent/guardian's name and email.

The special admissions form must be: 

• Submitted each term
• Filled out by the high school principal or counselor and list the courses the student wishes to take
• Signed by the student, parent, and high school principal or counselor
• Submitted online to Admissions and Records

By submitting the form, you will be given permission to register for the course online provided all signatures are received, the course is open, and you meet any prerequisites.  After submitting your form, you can register for classes!

**Signed forms with no courses listed will not be accepted. You can only enroll in the course(s) listed on the form.

DVC Summer Academies 2026

This summer, Diablo Valley College (DVC) is offering Career Academies for high school students. These short-term courses allow students to explore high-demand career pathways, earn college credit, and gain hands-on experience in fields such as healthcare, technology, engineering, public safety, business, animation, robotics, and more.

Career Academies provide college-level instruction in a supportive environment, helping students build skills, confidence, and strengthen their college and career resumes—all while saving time and money by earning credit early.

Courses run in June and July and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage interested students to complete the interest form and they will begin registration in mid March.

DVC Summer Academies 2026

Some CSU Campuses are Still Accepting Applications!

Fall 2026 Admission - Extra time to apply! 

Several CSU campuses have extended their application deadlines for freshman applicants. View the list* below and visit our application dates & deadlines page to use the Is Your Campus Still Accepting Applications? feature to verify open campus programs and their respective deadlines. 

• Channel Islands
• Chico
• Dominguez Hills
• East Bay
• Humboldt
• Monterey Bay
• Northridge
• Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• San Francisco
• San Marcos
• Sonoma
• Stanislaus
• Cal Poly Maritime Academy programs only

*Impacted programs such as nursing may no longer be accepting applications.