Community College
Senior community college application workshops
Senior community college application workshops![]()
Senior community college application workshops
DVC The annual Cal High senior application workshop will be held after school at Cal High (Room FA101) on Wednesday, February 11 2:30-3:30pm. Interested seniors will walk through all steps of setting up an application and registering for their classes. This will also be your chance to get priority registeration if you sign up for the Counseling 095NC course in Spring 2026. Be sure to sign up via Schoolinks! Students with an IEP or 504 should be attending the seminar for DVC registeration that was advertised in February.
Las Positas The annual Las Positas workshop for interested seniors will take place after school on Wednesday, March 11 2:30-3:30pm at Cal High in the Career Center in Counseling. You are allowed to attend both of the DVC and Las Positas presentations if you are undecided!
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE![]()
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
Diablo Valley College (DVC) is the closest community college for students in SRVUSD. DVC offers courses that prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or career training programs.
How to Register
Graduating seniors must complete TWO applications in Spring 2025
1. As a First-Time College Student for Spring 2026. You need to set up an account, and apply for Counseling 095 in the spring in order to get priority registration for Fall 2026.
2. As a first-time college student for Summer 2026. This will let you sign up for the actual courses you need in the fall after completing the Counseling 095 course.
For a video with full and detailed instructions on how to register for DVC, click here.
Consider registering for DVC in the spring even if you are planning to attend a different university. If you decide not to attend DVC, you just drop all of your courses!
First Time + Full Time = FREE Tuition
A student can save money by beginning at a community college and then transferring to a four year college to complete a degree.
Contra Costa Community College District offers The "First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition" (FT3) program offers free tuition for all eligible students. Students who qualify may receive free tuition for their first two academic years of college (fall and spring terms only).
Requirements
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Be a first-time college student
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Enroll in a minimum of 12 units
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Be a California resident or otherwise exempt from paying non-resident tuition fees (e.g. AB540)
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Complete the California Promise Grant application
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Complete the Federal Application for FAFSA or California Dream Act application
The award will be applied to your account at the end of each academic term.
First Year Experience (FYE) at DVC
DVC offers a First Year Experience Program (FYE) for first-time college students. The program consists of 5 learning communities.
Benefits include:
- guaranteed spots in all FYE classes
- access to campus resources and support services
- exploration of major and career pathways
- assistance setting goals and create and educational plan
See the DVC - First Time Experience page for more information on the program.
