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Adult Learners – 25 Years and Older

Your Experience. Our Support. Your Future.
Whether you’re returning to college, starting a new career path, balancing school with work or family, or exploring a personal interest, Irvine Valley College offers flexible programs, career-focused pathways, and support services to help you reach your goals.

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Explore Programs and Learning Pathways

We're Here to Help!

Meet with an Adult Learner Counselor to help get started on your IVC journey!

  • Make an appointment by calling 949-451-5431, emailing ivccareercenter@ivc.edu, or stopping by our office in the Career and Transfer Center, SSC 230.
  • If you have any questions, please email ivccareercenter@ivc.edu or call 949-451-5431.

Why Choose IVC?

Fast Track Career Paths

Irvine Valley College’s career education programs provide affordable access to fast, focused career pathways in 21 in-demand industry sectors.

Career & Transfer Planning

Our Career Center supports IVC students and alumni through every stage of the job search and career development process, while our Transfer Center helps current students plan for and successfully transfer to the university of their choice.

Earn Credit for Work Experience

Turn your prior learning and work experience into college credit through Credit for Prior Learning or gain hands-on work experience while earning academic credit through Work Experience Education.

Affordable Education

The cost of attending IVC is very low compared to private colleges and the UC and CSU systems. We are here to help you apply for financial aid, and we have programs, such as the Irvine Valley Promise and the IVC Scholarship Program, to help make college more affordable.

Support Services

You have a support team ready to help every step of the way.

Next Steps

Need help now?

Call 949-451-5431

Ready to get started?

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