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Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

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AA-T Theater Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Broad theatre arts foundation covering acting, script analysis, design concepts, and theatre history

Satisfies lower-division preparation for CSU theatre programs

Students develop skills in both performance and production

Performance & Productions

Access to 4-5 live productions each season alongside AA Drama students

Two campus venues — Performing Arts Center Main Stage and intimate Arena Theater

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system

Priority admission for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

DVC is the #1 community college feeder school to UC Berkeley

School Info

Snapshot

49%

Grad Rate

15.4K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,104

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,660

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,278

Before aid

Average Net Price

$8,312

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · dvc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Broad theatre arts foundation covering acting, script analysis, design concepts, and theatre history

Satisfies lower-division preparation for CSU theatre programs

Students develop skills in both performance and production

Performance & Productions

Access to 4-5 live productions each season alongside AA Drama students

Two campus venues — Performing Arts Center Main Stage and intimate Arena Theater

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system

Priority admission for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

DVC is the #1 community college feeder school to UC Berkeley

Program Highlights

Training

Broad theatre arts foundation covering acting, script analysis, design concepts, and theatre history

Satisfies lower-division preparation for CSU theatre programs

Students develop skills in both performance and production

Performance & Productions

Access to 4-5 live productions each season alongside AA Drama students

Two campus venues — Performing Arts Center Main Stage and intimate Arena Theater

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system

Priority admission for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

DVC is the #1 community college feeder school to UC Berkeley

Key Info

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Deadline

Fall 2027 International Deadline (Applicants Abroad)Jul 1, 2027

Fall 2027 International Deadline (Applicants in the United States)Aug 1, 2027

Rolling Domestic Admission

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply free via CCCApply — processing within 24 hours

Applications are accepted through CCCApply; DVC currently publishes no domestic application deadline

International students apply via the Contra Costa Community College District international portal

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available

One application covers DVC, Contra Costa College, and Los Medanos College

Degree Requirements

Complete 60 transferable units including Cal-GETC general education pattern

Minimum C grade required in all major and GE courses

Guaranteed CSU admission with junior standing upon completion — specific campus or major not guaranteed

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required — DVC is an open enrollment institution

Students are admitted automatically upon completing a CCCApply application

No SAT/ACT or minimum GPA required

School Info

Snapshot

49%

Grad Rate

15.4K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,104

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,660

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,278

Before aid

Average Net Price

$8,312

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · dvc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad theatre arts foundation covering acting, script analysis, design concepts, and theatre history

Satisfies lower-division preparation for CSU theatre programs

Students develop skills in both performance and production

Performance & Productions

Access to 4-5 live productions each season alongside AA Drama students

Two campus venues — Performing Arts Center Main Stage and intimate Arena Theater

Degree Flexibility

Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system

Priority admission for CSU Theatre Arts and related majors

DVC is the #1 community college feeder school to UC Berkeley

Updated Jul 25, 8:31 PM