K - 12 Students
General Information
Policies and Requirements for Special Part-time
Students
Instructions for Special Part-time Students in grades
K-8
Instructions for Special Part-time Students in
grades 9-12
Instructions for Special Full-time Students
General Information
IVC has a very active program where students currently attending
grades K-12 may also register for classes at the college as Special
Part-time Students. For students in this program, college-level
courses taken while a student at IVC will easily transfer into state
and private universities and may in some case transfer into their
high schools. Through this program IVC is providing an opportunity
for qualified K-12 students to study in advanced-level instructional
areas not offered at their present school, as well as getting some
degree work completed early.
Participation in the program for Special Part-time Students current
in high school is a very straightforward process. IVC simply
requires that a current application be on file and the Special
Admission Request for K-12 Students form is completed prior to
registration. K-8 students must have the course instructor and
associated dean’s approval prior to enrollment in each specific
course. Because of the need for this academic review the Special
Admission Request for K-12 students should be submitted by all K-8
students no later than the Monday, one business week prior to the
semester or individual session within a term. If it is not received as
requested, class enrollment may be denied.
There is an opportunity for exceptional students to enter the
college as Special Full-time Students. This is a unique opportunity
for students to move out of the K-12 system prior to high school
graduation. This program is highly selective and requires the input
of the school district and principal of the school you are currently
attending. The President of IVC has the final determination in this
type of application. The application process is detailed below and
should only be used when you are academically and emotionally mature
enough to fit in with the greater college environment.
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Policies and Requirements for Special
Part-time Students
Students must attend the minimum day at their primary school.
Students wishing to enroll in IVC classes must complete assessment
testing prior to registration. Students are required to meet all
course prerequisites.
Students participating in this program do so under the direction
of their school principal. The regional academic program manager's
approval is required for participation by home school students.
Parents may not act as the academic program manager for home
schooled students.
Most applicants who are accepted to IVC will be allowed to enroll
in any course for which they are recommended; however, recent
changes in state law will exclude participation by K-8 students
in physical education courses. High school students may petition
for enrollment in a limited amount of P.E. offerings. Enrollment
for high school will be considered only once per term and all
required documentation must be in the Office of Admissions and
Records no later than the first Thursday in the semester for this
opportunity to be considered. K-12 Students may enroll for either
day or evening classes but are limited to 11 units per semester.
K-8 students must also have permission from the IVC Office of
Instruction to enroll in the recommended class(es). Permission
is granted through the processes within the Office of Admissions
and Records once the K-12 permit is submitted.
All IVC students are responsible for complying with the rules and
regulations of the college as published in the Irvine Valley
College Catalog and schedule of classes. The current schedule and
catalog may be found on line at: www.ivc.edu/schedule.
Courses offered are college level courses and instructors will
teach all courses at that level.
Enrollment in this special admission program will establish a
permanent college record. Courses taken for college credit may be
used to meet high school graduation requirements; however, this
determination is solely made by the primary school district.
For new students the Special Admission Request for K-12 Students
should be submitted with an IVC application. For continuing
students the Special Admission Request for K-12 students must be
turned in each semester prior to registration.
Special Part-time Students who are placed on academic or progress
probation will be excluded from participation in this program
until after high school completion.
The SOCCCD board has approved the waiver of resident enrollment
fees for students in grades 9-12.
Security should be a primary concern for parents of K-12 students
who attend the college, particularly after dark. Faculty can not
be expected to wait with students until their ride arrives.
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Instructions for Special Part-time Students
in Grades K-8
New students need to apply to the college. You can do this online or in person at the Office of Admissions and Records.
Fill out the Special Admission Request K-12 Students Form completely, including course title(s) and ticket number(s). Ensure
you sign the form and obtain a parent or guardian signature.
Obtain the principal's signature and their recommendation for
courses you should take.
Return the completed form to the Office of Admissions and Records
in the Student Services Center by the Monday, one business week
prior to the beginning of the semester or individual session
within the term. You will be contacted regarding the status of
your request after a decision is made by the Office of Instruction.
Decisions made by the Office of Instruction are final.
If the request is approved, the Office of Admissions and Records
will notify you of your registration appointment time. All
registration for K-8 students must be completed in person, and by
the student. Third parties, including parents, are not eligible to
take actions on behalf of students admitted to the college. All
9-12 enrollment occurs during walk-in registration periods within
the date and time periods published in the class schedule.
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Instructions for Special Part-time Students
in Grades 9-12
New students need to apply to the college. You can do this online or in person at the Office of Admissions and Records.
Fill out the Special Admission Request K-12 Students Form completely. Ensure you sign the form and obtain a parent or
guardian signature.
Obtain the principal's signature and their recommendation for
courses you should take.
Return the completed form to the Office of Admissions and Records
in the Student Services Center. Registration for 9-12 students may
be completed online or in person at the Office of Admissions and
Records. Online registration starts the week before in-person
registration, so getting your K-12 Students form in early gives
you an opportunity to enroll before in-person registration begins.
Third parties, including parents, are not eligible to take
registration actions on behalf of students admitted to college.
All 9-12 enrollment occurs during walk-in registration periods
within the date and time periods published in the class schedule.
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Instructions for Special
Full-time Students
Students start this process by applying to the college. You can do
this online or in person at the Office of Admissions and Records.
Print out a copy of the Special Full-time Applicant Supplemental Form and obtain the documents and recommendations stipulated on
the form. Bring the completed package to the Office of Admissions
and Records, it is submitted to the Director of Admissions,
Records and Enrollment Services.
As soon as an admissions decision is made, the student will be
notified of the decision and opportunity for enrollment.
Special Admission Request K-12 Students Form
Special Full-time
Applicant Supplemental Form
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