Students may also refer to Administrative Regulation 4000.5​ for more information regarding filing a complaint and investigation  procedures.

The South Orange County Community College District is committed to providing an academic and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Federal and state laws and District policies afford students and employees the right to work or learn in an environment free from discriminatory intimidation, ridicule and insult.

Students at Irvine Valley College have the right to:

• Enroll in any course for which they have met the necessary and valid prerequisites established by the college
• Have access to written information that describes their rights and responsibilities in class schedules, catalogs, or other appropriate publications
• Participate in a matriculation process that is efficient so that they are encouraged to take part in college programs
• Avoid additional testing when appropriate alternate evidence can be provided.

Students at Irvine Valley C

• Grades
• Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average
• Pass/No Pass Option
• Factors to Consider with the Pass/No Pass Grading Option

Grades

The state legislature mandates a grading policy for all California community colleges (Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 55021).

Irvine Valley College students must follow state and federal laws, the California Education Code, and the policies and procedures of the South Orange County Community College District. The District established the Student Code of Conduct to provide notice of the type of conduct that is expected of each student. Being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or the existence of other mental impairment does not diminish or excuse a violation of the Code of Conduct.

The District's grade grievance policy (AR- 5530) outlines the procedures for challenging grades given in any course of instruction offered in the District. Board policies are accessible online at the south Orange County Community College District website: www.socccd.edu

Academic Renewal

Under certain circumstances, students may elect to have previously completed courses disregarded in the computation of their cumulative grade point average (GPA). This process is known as academic renewal, defined in accordance with Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 55046. Students must complete the following requirements: 

Thank you to the University of Southern California for allowing us to adapt their FERPA Web site to our institutional policies.

Informal Procedures

The District strongly encourages students and staff who believe they are being harassed to file a complaint in a timely manner. Since failure to report harassment impedes the District’s ability to stop the behavior, the District strongly encourages that such complaints be made within 30 days of the alleged incident. Any complaint not involving employment may be made orally or in writing within one year of the date of the alleged discrimination or harassment.