The Emeritus Institute is part of Irvine Valley College's Extended Education Department. The Emeritus Institute reinforces the importance of lifelong learning by providing intellectual activity, critical thinking and creative expression for older adults. Courses are developed to stimulate participants' intellectual and personal growth and to benefit their daily lives - personally, socially, culturally, economically and environmentally. While these courses meet the college's academic standards, they are not degree-applicable.
The office is located at our satellite campus in Tustin. The School of Integrated Design, Engineering and Automation (IDEA) at the Advanced Technology and Education Park (ATEP).
IVC at ATEP
Room 205 (second floor)
1624 Valencia Ave.
Tustin, CA 92782
Information can be found on the Emeritus website, inquiries can be made by email, ivcemeritus@ivc.edu or by phone 949-367-8343.
Classes are held at off-site locations in Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Tustin
Emeritus classes are designed to meet the educational interests of older adults.
Classes are offered three times per year.
- Fall semester (August through December)
- Spring semester (January through May)
- Summer semester (May through August)
Class schedules are available on the IVC website: ivc.edu/schedule, ivc.edu/emeritus, senior centers located in Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest, and Laguna Beach, local libraries, and at Irvine Valley College. The brochure also is mailed out three times per year.
Yes, you are an official college student by enrolling in Emeritus classes.
First you will need to fill out the online Emeritus application to become a student at Irvine Valley College. The online application can be found on the Emeritus website: www.ivc.edu/emeritus. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Apply Online” under “New or Returning Students.” If you have any questions or needs assistance, please call (949) 367-8343 or email ivcemeritus@ivc.edu
The registration process occurs three times per year (fall, spring, and summer). You register through MySite, https://mysite.socccd.edu. MySite registration is date and time specific. You will need to log into your individual MySite account for your specific date and time to register. Students cannot register prior to their appointment. You can check registration dates by going to ivc.edu/registration/dates.
No, Emeritus classes are non-credit and non-transferable.