Insomnia
We all have occasional bouts of mild insomnia. It may be due to an excessively stimulating day, a particularly disturbing event, or perhaps an especially difficult assignment due the next day. Usually these periods are brief and we are able to resume our normal sleep pattern. There are times, though, when stress may be prolonged for several weeks altering our sleep pattern so that getting a good night's rest is quite hard. We may toss and turn, ruminate over too many things, or wake up frequently during the night.
International Student Program Testimonials
What do our international students think about Irvine Valley College?
Living in Irvine is very safe and comfortable. It is very clean and beautiful. Irvine has warm summer and cool winter. Beaches, malls, and Disneyland are very close. Also, Irvine is one of the most diverse cities I have lived in, so I can try to eat various food and meet people from different ethnicity.
— Kyungha, South Korea, currently on Optional Practical Training
Student Employment
Income Tax Filing Requirement
All international students who were physically present in the US must submit tax forms annually. For more information about this requirement, please see:
Receiving the I-20
Once you have been admitted to Irvine Valley College, you will be able to download your I-20 from the International Application Site. Your official acceptance email will provide you with download instructions.
Transfer students or students in the US can also pick up their I-20 at the International Student Office in CEC 7 or by email at your “@ivc.edu” email address. Please contact your advisor for this option.
You can forward your “@ivc.edu” email to your personal email address by following these steps:
Upcoming Events and Workshops
The International Student Program offers workshops and events to help our international students thrive in the US! All workshops listed are offered on-line unless otherwise indicated. All workshop times are listed in local California time PST (Pacific Time Zone UTC−08:00).
Please call 949-451-5414 or email iso@ivc.edu to sign up for any Workshops. Please include your name and student ID number.
Travel Preparation
I-20 Travel Signature
F-1 visa students will need a travel signature from the International Student Center on their I-20 to return to the U.S. from travel outside of the country. A signature on the I-20 is not needed for travel within the United States.
Travel signatures are only given to students who are maintaining their F-1 status; students who are out of status are not eligible for travel signatures.
English Proficiency Requirements
Students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency. IVC does not admit international students or issue the I-20 for ESL or AESL (English as a Second Language) study.
Students whose native language is English or who have had English as the language of instruction throughout high school do not need to submit English proficiency tests. (Official school documentation verifying English as the language of instruction is required).