Irvine Valley College

The Adult Learner Program at Irvine Valley College supports students aged 25 and older who are beginning or continuing their educational journey. Whether you're returning after 3 years or 30 years, or attending college for the first time, the program provides a welcoming environment, personalized guidance, and resources to help you succeed.The Adult Learner Program Offers:

Appointments are scheduled starting at 8 am during our business hours and scheduled 7 days in advance. For example, Monday morning, appointments will be scheduled for the following Monday. Appointments are scheduled for 30 - 45 minutes but may be requested for up to 1 hour.

Support and academic adjustments for students with disabilities.

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program for students who are financially and educationally disadvantaged.

There is an important difference between these two terms, transferable and articulated, but they often get used as if they are interchangeable. The following information is based on transferability and articulation in terms of transferring from a community college to a UC or CSU campus.Transferable CoursesA transferable course is a course taken at one college or university that can be used for unit credit at another institution. This does not indicate how the course can be used to fulfill a subj

Laser Focus is a bi-monthly newsletter sent to IVC students, faculty, and staff every first and third Wednesday of the month, with only one issue sent in January, June, July, and August. To suggested content to include in Laser Focus, send to IVC's Marketing and Creative Services Department at ivcinfo@ivc.edu.

2026 Annual Security Report

Electronic Access Control Liberal Arts completed Library completed PAC completed LSB (B400) completed A200 completed SSC & B100 completed BSTIC Completed A100 completed B200 Completed All remaining buildings will continue to transition over to the new electronic access according to the agreed prioritized list: Currently in progress: B300, A300, PE100, PE200 Estimated completion: September 2021 B200 Chemistry Lab Renovation: Years 1-3 B200 Chemist

The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program will help create debt-free pathways to college while engaging students across California in solving problems in their communities. Irvine Valley College is proud to be one of 45 new partner campuses for College Corps for this initiative. Over the next two years IVC will partner with Concordia University Irvine and Vanguard University in mobilizing students to engage in areas of K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, and Climate Action.

You don’t need to go it alone. Let CARE help! The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education program offers a number of additional services for EOPS single parents who are receiving TANF cash aid assistance. This program was designed to promote self-sufficiency through education and training.

The Career and Job Placement Center is happy to assist currently enrolled students with each step of your job search in a variety of ways. IVC Alumni are also welcome to make appointments for assistance. Our focus is to lend assistance to students in their career development and to transition them from college life into productive employment. It is with this focus that we design, coordinate and implement career services and activities for the students at Irvine Valley College. The Career and Job

RSVP for any workshop via email, phone, or in-person: EMAIL: ivccareercenter@ivc.edu​ PHONE: 949-451-5431 IN-PERSON: SSC 230

Students who have been previously removed from the program or are incoming students that graduated high school early, may be eligible to appeal for admission. For students who are at risk of being removed from the program for not maintaining eligibility requirements, you will be informed and contacted by the promise program to complete the appeal module sent via the IVC student email. Please do not use this appeal form.

The Financial Aid Office will close at 5 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Part of the California Community Colleges, we charge $46/unit — the lowest per-unit-fee in the nation. If you’re a California resident taking 12 units, you will pay $552/ semester in tuition at IVC.

Student Payment Services is here to provide you with cost of attendance, payment information, refunds, financial holds application/release and payment options. Student Payment Services is an office within Administrative Services.

Tutoring others — helping them learn and grow academically — helps you learn and grow as well. If you are interested in joining the Student Success Center tutorial team.Fill out the application and submit it to IVCSuccessCenter@ivc.edu with a scanned copy of your unofficial transcripts. Applications will be reviewed as needed.IVC Tutor Application

Intellectual & Personal Growth

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Department offices located in SSC 230(Career and Transfer Center) Amanda Romero | Re-Entry Counselor Coordinator | 949-451-5592

Welcome to IVC!Irvine Valley College (IVC) combines a small-college environment with more than 60 acres of modern facilities and equipment; dedicated staff; and an excellent faculty who combine knowledge and experience with a sincere commitment to learning. After its creation as a satellite campus in 1979, IVC became an independent institution in 1985, and has seen its transfer rates and campus community flourish.

Irvine Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1 – 2:30pm PDT

We are elevating the learning experience at IVC!

Welcome!The mission of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations is to provide our students, faculty, and staff with campus facilities and grounds that exceed the highest standards in health, safety and function. We take great pride in providing campus grounds that are not only well-maintained but also strive to capture the look and feel of California’s drought-tolerant native plants, shrubs, and trees.

Irvine Valley College (IVC) is committed to fostering a safe, supportive learning and working environment where all can pursue their career or academic success. To safeguard this commitment, the College encourages staff, faculty, and students to report misconduct, concerning behavior, and/or suspicious activity. The College depends on the campus community to identify and report behaviors of concern so that the College can respond to distressed students or community members with appropriate suppo

To troubleshoot IVC student, faculty, or staff email issues, please visit the Technology Help Desk website. Student Email Faculty and Staff Email

A Welcoming Center for IVC Veteran StudentsThe Veterans Services Center is an initiative at Irvine Valley College to nurture a welcoming campus culture for our veteran students.

Direct paths to transfer. Fast, focused career paths. Supporting you every step of the way. IVC is the best place to start. Begin with the best!