Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students at Irvine Valley College have the right to:

• Enroll in any course for which they have met the necessary and valid prerequisites established by the college
• Have access to written information that describes their rights and responsibilities in class schedules, catalogs, or other appropriate publications
• Participate in a matriculation process that is efficient so that they are encouraged to take part in college programs
• Avoid additional testing when appropriate alternate evidence can be provided.

Students at Irvine Valley College are responsible for:

• Establishing a broad educational intent upon admission and declaring a specific educational goal within a reasonable period of time after admission
• Diligently attending class and completing assigned coursework
• Participating in counseling or advisement when appropriate
• Considering the recommendations given by counselors and instructors
• Using support services as needed
• Completing courses and maintaining progress toward an educational goal according to standards established by the district.