General Dual Enrollment

Visit the IVC Class Schedule. Find a class and write down the Course Reference Number (CRN) or ticket number. You may enroll in up to 11-units per semester or summer session.

Check the class description to see if it has a prerequisite.
Visit the Prerequisite & Corequisite Clearance webpage for details on how to submit evidence to clear the prerequisite.

Which classes should a student in grade 9-12 take at the college? 
Speak with a college counselor to ensure classes meet your long-term educational goal or your goal as a K-12 student taking college classes.

General Recommendations

• Take classes that meet the Cal-GETC general education requirements for UC's and CSU's. This may be suited for students that are uncertain about their major of study. The Attribute field in the college schedule can help you determine if a class counts for an area in Cal-GETC.
• Take major courses in your area of interest. If you have a 4-year university in mind, you can visit assist.org to see how IVC courses transfer to the institution and program of interest (meets major requirements or elective credits, etc.).
• Take courses in the college's Career Education programs (leading to short-term certificates or acquire the skills needed for fast-track employment).
• Take classes in the Counseling department for college/career preparation or exploration.

If you have not taken a class in the past year, you will need to re-apply to IVC.

• Visit IVC California Community College (CCC) Apply.
• First Time Users: create an account by using either your PERSONAL EMAIL or your phone number. You will only need to create this account once.
• Returning Users: sign in.

Do I need to re-apply to the college?

• Fall Term: No if you were enrolled in a class (received letter grade) in any of the immediate previous summer, spring, or fall terms (past year); Withdrawal (W) grade in the summer does not count as prior enrollment. Yes otherwise.
• Summer term: No if you were enrolled in a class (received letter grade) in any of the immediate previous spring or fall terms. Yes otherwise. 
• Spring Term: No if you were enrolled in a class (received letter grade) in any of the immediate previous spring or fall terms. Yes otherwise.

After creating/signing into your OpenCCC account: 

• "Start a New Application" and complete the IVC application.
• Specify no high school diploma earned; expected graduation date (put June 15 of graduating year if not known).
• After submitting your application, write down the application confirmation number as proof of submission. You will refer to this number if your application is held for review.

Check your personal email for a response from IVC that includes your IVC student id number

• You should receive this email within 24-hours after submitting your CCC application.
• If you did not receive an email, notify the Office of Admissions and Records via CCC Application Search Form or by calling 949-451-5220.

Activate your IVC email and change your default password.

• You will receive an email with a link to activate your IVC student email. If you did not receive it, contact Tech Services at 949-451-5696 and provide your student ID number.
• For security purposes, it is highly recommended that you change your password. You can do this by clicking the "Change Pin/Password" link.
• Your username is your IVC email without the "@ivc.edu," which you would use to access your IVC Canvas for class information.

Add forwarding email address on MySite

• In MySite, under the "Profile" icon in the top right corner, make sure your IVC email is being forwarded to your personal email address.
• All communications between IVC and you will be done through the IVC email.

Complete the General Dual Enrollment Form.

• General Dual Enrollment Form
• Starting in Fall 2025, students in grade 9-12 can access most classes at Irvine Valley College for which they meet prerequisite and for which there are seats available (excluding Physical Education/KNES courses and select DNCE courses), using a one-time consent form (not term- or course-specific like in the past).
• Grade 9-12: Complete the One-time Dual Enrollment Form (this is the same as the CCAP Dual Enrollment Form). 
  If you completed the CCAP Dual Enrollment Form since spring 2024 (taken a class reserved for your high school through a formal program like CCAP, Early College, or another partnership), you do not have to re-submit a new form as parental and high school consent is valid until your high school graduation or when your parents withdraw consent.
• Grade K-8: Complete the K-8 Dual Enrollment Form that lists out specific requested courses for each term.

Look for an email from IVC informing you your General Dual Enrollment Form has been processed. 

• Once your General Dual Enrollment Form is processed and approved, you can register for your class on or after your registration appointment. Check your registration time by logging in to MySite > My Information > Appointments.
• Check the class description to see if it has a prerequisite. Visit the Prerequisite & Corequisite Clearance webpage for details on how to submit evidence to clear the prerequisite.

NEW for Fall 2025 and after

Grade 9-12:Log into MySite at https://mysite.socccd.edu/ and select "Fall 2025" if asked which term to use for the student information system.

• Watch Video Tutorial: How to Register for Classes Video »
• Click the Open Registration Dashboard link under the Registration Self-Service card. On this page:
  • Click Registration Appointment to see when you can start to register for classes.
  • Click Prepare for Registration to see if there is anything preventing you from registration (e.g., incorrect student status, incorrect student status, holds, etc.). Reach out to the Admissions Office for further assistance.
  • Do not attempt to register for classes reserved for your school until your school let's you know you have clearance for registration. Trying to register before will result in an error.
  • On or after your registration appointment, or during open registration, click Register for Classes to register for classes reserved for your school and authorized for you school.
    • Select the appropriate Term (semester)
    • Select the Enter CRNs tab.
    • Enter the Course Reference Number (CRN) for each specific class.
    • Click Add for the class to show up in your proposed schedule.
    • Click Submit to officially register for the class(es).
    • Please reach out to the Admissions Office if you run into errors.

Grade K-8: Once the K-8 form is signed by all participants, it will be forwarded to the course Instructor and Instructional Dean for review when the open registration begins for the term of interest (listed on the Registration Dates page). If approved, the Office of Admissions and Records will enroll the K-8 student into the course. A confirmation email will be sent to the student.

Note: All students in the General Dual Enrollment program must pay the $26 Health Fee.

Log in to the IVC Portal using your username and password. Select Canvas from the list of applications. This is where you will find the class information, NOT on your K-12 school district Canvas. Your class will show up on Canvas (learning platform) 4-6 hours after officially enrolling in the course and by the first week of class.

• Students that don't show up to class on day 1 or fail to complete week 1 tasks in online courses will automatically be dropped as "no shows." 
• Students should ensure they have their textbooks prior to the start of class.
• Please check your class's drop deadlines (one without a Withdrawal grade, and one with a Withdrawla grade, on the schedule of classes).