Visit the IVC Career Center located in the Student Services Center (SSC 230) for career exploration resources, workshops and counseling appointments.
- Take a Counseling 12 course (Career Exploration and Life Planning).
- Make an appointment with a counselor.
The UC TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) provides guaranteed admission for a specific UC campus and major.
The TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) is provided through UCLA and gives you the opportunity to enhance your ability to transfer to UCLA at the junior level. TAP is not a guarantee program. In addition, students must complete the IVC Honors Program to qualify.
Yes, it is called the Associate Degree for Transfer program. IVC students who complete a AA-T or AS-T will be guaranteed admission to the California State University (CSU) system. More information can be found on the Associate Degree for Transfer website.
For students looking for help on transferring to another college or university, we have the following support:
- Make an appointment with a counselor.
- Visit the IVC Transfer Center located in the Student Services Center (SSC 230) for transfer resources, workshops and counseling appointments.
- Take Counseling 1 (Academic Planning), Counseling 2 (UC Student Education Plan), Counseling 6 (Academic, Career, and Life Success).
You can apply for IGETC and CSU GE certification on MySite. See a counselors for more assistance and to confirm you meet the requirements.
There are three components to any degree: general education courses, major courses, and elective courses. An elective course is essentially any course that is not required for general education or for the student's intended major. Electives are often required in order to accumulate the number of units needed for your degree or for transfer. Meet with a counselor to determine if the elective class you are considering is applicable for your degree or for transfer.
Yes, students are allowed to repeat a course in which a D, F, or "W" was earned. If a student repeats a course in which they received a D or F grade, the student may petition that the original grade, units, and grade points not be computed in the cumulative GPA. Repeat Annotation Forms are available online here.
No, however an excessive amount of W's can cause a student to be put on progress probation or dismissed from IVC.
A full-time student enrolls in 12 or more units during a regular semester. A part-time student can enroll in as little as 1/2 unit to as many as 11.5 units.
For every unit of credit, you can expect to devote 2-3 hours of study time outside of class. For example, if you are enrolled in 12 units, you are expected to devote an average of 24 hours a week toward study outside of classes.