In early 2006 a group of community leaders and educators, in Moapa Valley, Nevada, organized to develop Desert Valley Academy as a liberal arts college operated on the principals of the LDS church educational programs. With the current LDS colleges, i.e. Brigham Young University, BYU Idaho, BYU Hawaii operating at capacity and with the needs of a number students not being answered, it became apparent that there is a place for another college of this nature. We are presently in the organizational and developmental stage of such a college. DVC will be raising $11 million to fund the initial construction. This will allow the school to open in the fall of 2012, with graduated growth anticipated thereafter.

In July 2006, DVC was established as a non-profit corporation within the corporate laws of the State of Nevada. In compliance with the laws of the State of Nevada, the school was designated Desert Valley Academy (DVA). Upon completing the licensing process, the school’s name will be changed to Desert Valley College. The Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. At the earliest possible date The Desert Valley College will begin the process of accreditation with the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.

The DVA Board of Directors will begin a fundraising campaign seeking the financial support of like-minded people who are interested in developing a college of this nature. The college is currently searching for a location for the college in the Moapa Valley area.

DVC will be a unique educational experience for LDS students, and like minded students of any faith. LDS values and standards will dictate the environment at DVC. Class sizes will be consistently small, allowing the mentoring aspect of the educational experience to flourish.

The Board of Directors is confident that through their diligent work, the financial support of generous and like-minded benefactors, and especially the blessings of God, Desert Valley Academy will grow into a full-fledged college offering service to many young people seeking a unique, high-quality education offered by an institution built on and dedicated to the high moral and ethical principles of the LDS Church.