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About the Early College Pathway at IVC

Early College Pathway Benefits

  • Upon completion of the program, you will earn a high school diploma and an Intersegmental General Education Course (IGETC) Certification, which is 51 transferable credits to the UCs and CSUs
  • Many students take additional elective courses to bring their unit total up to 60, allowing them to earn an AA degree from IVC
  • Program completers participate in IVC commencement and many are accepted to four-year colleges, including UCs, CSUs, and colleges out of state
  • The ability to earn nearly two years of transfera

Chris LC Lee Authorized Testing Center

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Chris LC Lee Testing Center will be permanently closed effective immediately. We understand that this sudden and unexpected closure may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize for the short notice. 

  • For vendor exams, please visit the vendor website to reschedule your exam at another location. 

  • For college exams, please contact your college or university for alternative testing options.

From Incarceration to Graduation: Clifford Haines' Remarkable Journey

Clifford Haines

Starting college behind bars is no one’s idea of a promising beginning, but for formerly incarcerated Clifford Haines, equal amounts grit and grace has led to completion of an associate’s degree at Irvine Valley College (IVC) (with one more on the way), plus a path toward a business degree at Cal State Long Beach.

Counseling Center Student Compliment, Complaint or Comment

The Irvine Valley College School of Guidance and Counseling is dedicated to providing exemplary counseling services to our students. Please use this form to compliment, complain about, or comment on any service or experience within the Irvine Valley College Counseling Division. 

If you would like a response from us, please be sure to complete the contact portion of the form. Depending on the nature of the compliment, complaint or comment submitted, you may receive follow-up communication from us requesting further information.

From the Desk of The President

At the Fall President’s Opening Day, State of the College, I spoke about the importance of actively exploring the Future of Teaching and Learning.  The future of teaching and learning is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid advancements in generative AI. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, its integration into education has the potential to reshape traditional models of instruction and create more personalized, adaptive, and engaging learning experiences.

Test Proctoring Policies and Procedures

  1. Submit your request at least 72 business hours in advance through the Test Proctoring Portal
  2. Schedule the exam on the day and time that has been agreed upon with your instructor. Instructor approval is required.
  3. Clarify any questions with your instructor prior to taking your test(s). Proctors cannot answer or clarify any questions regarding the test(s).
  4. Photo identification is required prior to taking your test(s).
  5. The testing center is an unscented and distraction reduced environment.

IVC Named a "2024 Great College to Work For®" Third Year in a Row

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For the third year in a row, Irvine Valley College (IVC) has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, distributed in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education are based on a survey of 216 colleges and universities. In all, 75 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies.

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