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AB 540 Transfer Resources

As an open enrollment institution, IVC is committed to providing affordable academic opportunities for all members of our community. California Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), which became law on January 1, 2002, provides qualified undocumented students opportunities to further their education at the same per-unit rate as other California high school graduates.

Transfer Center Calendar

The Transfer Center offers a variety of in-person and virtual events year round.

  • CSU Transfer and ADT Information Workshops
  • CSU & UC Application Workshops
  • CSU & UC Application Labs
  • UC TAG Application
  • UC Personal Insight Questions
  • Transfer Table Talks (Tabling) Scholarship Workshops
  • University Representative Transfer Appointments
  • University Representative Presentations
  • Degree/Awards/Certs Drive-Thru (December - TBD)

Transfer Information

IMPORTANT

Current IVC Student prior to Fall 2025: Students with continuous enrollment prior to Fall 2025 can continue to complete the CSU or UC IGETC pattern or may elect to complete Cal-GETC but is not required.

IVC students starting Fall 2025: Fall 2025 and after, students who do not have continuous enrollment must complete Cal-GETC pattern. Students from UC, in-state- private and/or out of-state- institutions must complete Cal-GETC.

Students can find Advising Forms in the Counseling Center Office (SSC, 210).

Transfer to the California State University (CSU)

The California State University (CSU) is made up of 23 undergraduate campuses with a focus on practical and professional training to prepare graduates to enter the job market. The curriculum includes some theory and research as well.

IMPORTANT: Starting Fall 2021, all NEW Irvine Valley College students transferring to a CSU campus will be required to complete a course in Ethnic Studies in Area F in order to receive full CSU GE certification.