Irvine Valley College does not offer dormitories or on-campus housing. However, students will find a wide variety of off-campus apartments located near the college. Additionally, there are companies that provide host family/homestay placement services in the local area. Please review the information below for more information regarding your housing options!
Director, International Student Program
International Student Orientation will be offered in both on-line and in-person sessions. More information with specific dates/times will be sent to you by email upon confirmation of your enrollment. Attendance at orientation is required.
Students studying in the US are expected to arrive by the “Required Arrival Date in the US” in order to attend the mandatory in-person international orientation and TB/Tuberculosis testing dates.
If you are currently in the US attending another school on an F-1 visa, you may be able to take one or two classes at IVC as a concurrent student. Please visit ISP Forms and view the "Concurrent Enrollment Form: Non-IVC Student" for instructions, documents required and how to submit your request. Concurrent enrollment requests take 3-5 days for processing.
Irvine Valley College may request that international applicants have their academic documents evaluated by a credential evaluation service. We will notify you by email if this is required.
Additionally, students who are seeking transferable credit towards an IVC degree or certificate for study done at a foreign university will be required to have their transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
Please review the information below to assist you in requesting services from the International Student Office:
Tuition Payment Options
There are multiple options for our international students to pay their tuition and fees. IVC currently accepts cash, check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover), money order and payments via Flywire for international credit card and international wire transfer. A monthly payment plan is available.
For specific information about payment deadlines, refunds and acceptable means of payment, please visit the Student Payment Services.
If you or someone you know experiences mental health issues, it is important to seek help from a qualified professional. The IVC Health and Wellness Center has a team of licensed therapists who are available to support you with your mental health and wellness.
Final exams are stressful, but they don't have to be distressful. Because exams require you to produce information and results, not just receive them as in lectures, they are stressful. Your mind and body naturally react to the anticipation of these demands. Getting "psyched up" about finals helps you stay alert, attentive, and focused. Too much worry, however, may lead to final exam panic, a syndrome known to many IVC students. Below are symptoms.