Matriculation and Assessment Office

General Information:
Phone: (949) 451-5315
Location: Student Center Room 250
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m - 5 p.m. &  Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.                 

Matriculation Overview

Irvine Valley College recognizes students as individuals who have the right to make educational choices based on a clear and sensitive appraisal of their skills, needs, and interests. To this end, the college provides new students with an orientation to introduce students to the programs, services, policies, and expectations of the college, assessment to evaluate their basic skills and identify their interests and goals, and an advisement to assist students in formulating an educational plan.

The primary goal of the matriculation process is to increase the extent to which students complete their educational objectives by providing information about their skills and abilities; by identifying support services; and by offering students the opportunity to plan their educational program in consultation with counselors. The orientations, assessment and advisement components of this program have been designed to satisfy the requirements of the California State Board of Governors legislation governing student access to and successful completion of programs in the community college. All students are encouraged to participate.

Orientation

Following the application, students are directed to complete an online orientation. During the session, students are introduced to the programs, services, policies, and expectations of the college. 

Assessment

Most new students and some continuing students should be assessed in writing, and mathematics, and/or English as a Second Language. Students are notified when they apply whether or not they should complete assessment.

Assessment is availailable on a walk-in basis (please see the Assessment Schedule for more details). In most cases, students receive their assessment appointment when they submit their applications.

During the assessment session, students are given tests in writing, mathematics, and/or English as a Second Language to determine their current skill levels in these areas. Students receive their test results and recommended course placements at a separate orientation session.

Advisement

During advisement students are directed to view the results from their assessment session and their recommended class placements. Based on their results, students formulate an educational plan to ensure they begin their studies in an orderly manner and with the expectation of success. Students who require additional assistance can see a counselor in the Counseling Department, SC 210.

Challenges

Students who believe that they have cause to challenge their participation in assessment or orientation should review the challenge procedure.