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Completion Milestones

From choosing your program, to selecting the right classes each semester, to meeting deadlines for life beyond IVC — the path to completion begins Day 1. And while your steps depend on you and your future goals, here are some key milestones to help you reach where you want to go.

Where to Start

0-15 Units   16-30 Units   31-45 Units    46-60 Units

Explore

  • Explore IVC programs, take a skills assessment, and choose a major that’s right for you. 
  • Use our Sample Academic Plans to see the classes you will need to take to reach your academic goal.
  • One of the steps you'll take to become an IVC student is to develop a First Semester Plan. This will help you finalize which classes to enroll in for your first semester. During your steps to becoming an IVC student, you’ll develop a first semester plan which will finalize which classes to register for during your first semester at IVC.
  • Once you've registered for your first semester classes, visit New to IVC before the semester begins so you know what to expect and how to prepare for your first year.

0-15 Units

Counseling

Meet with a counselor to develop your MAP (My Academic Plan). 

Career

Visit the Career Center to explore majors and career paths.

Transfer

Visit the transfer center to explore university transfer options

Student Life

Check out the Student Life and Equity office for ways to get involved.

Reminder

Visit the Financial Aid office for information on resources to help pay for college

16-30 Units

Counseling

Meet with a counselor for a milestone check 

Career

Visit the Career Center to learn about potential certificate options, internship opportunities and how to earn college credit for work experience.

Transfer

Visit the transfer center to learn about transfer agreements and guarantees to the UC’s, Cal States, Private and out of state schools.

Student Life

Check out the Student Life Calendar for information on when clubs meet

Reminder

Visit the Student Resources page for information on support services such as tutoring.

31 - 45 Units
 

Counseling

Meet with a counselor for a graduation check to review any applicable certificates, degrees and transfer requirements 

Career

Attend career preparation and job readiness events and workshops

Transfer

Attend a UC and/or CSU application workshop

Student Life

Become more involved in clubs and activities consider taking on leadership roles

Reminder

Remember to apply for financial aid (every year)

46 - 60 Units

Graduation

 Apply to graduate from IVC and receive your degree and/or certificate by the deadline at the beginning of your final semester.

Commencement

Register for the Graduation Ceremony

Counseling

Meet with a Counselor to do a Final Milestone Check

Career

Attend one of the career center workshops on professional skill building

Transfer

Meet with a Transfer Counselor to discuss the next steps of the transfer process.
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