Distance Education
Flexible & Convenient Learning
How to Enroll in the ELC
- If you are currently not a student at Irvine Valley College, you will need to enroll first. You can apply at IVC Admissions and Records.
- If you are already a student, and you are enrolled in an ESL or AESL course, watch the following video here to help you sign up for the appropriate ELC class for you. Read below to see which class will give you access to the ELC.
English Language Center (ELC)
The English Language Center provides tutoring, training, and resources for ESL students at IVC. If you need direct support, contact the ELC Technician at 949-451-5580, or stop by room A 203.
The ELC was previously known as the LAC (Language Acquisition Center). World Language students who need help can reach out directly to their professor or department chair in the School of Languages and Learning Resources.
Honors Program
The Irvine Valley College Honors Program provides a supportive learning community that nurtures academic, professional, and personal growth in highly motivated students from all backgrounds. The program offers eligible students access to the following opportunities:
Honors Curriculum (Faculty Only)
Characteristics of an IVC Honors Course
Honors courses at Irvine Valley College are designed to provide students with academic experiences and requirements not normally available in a conventional course. What typically distinguishes an Honors course from a non-honors course is not the quantity of work required but the attainment of a higher level of quality and sophistication that comes about from more intense student involvement in class discussions, a wider exposure to the critical literature, and more sophisticated analyses of a given topic.
Honors Program Counseling
Honors counseling is an integral part of being an Honors Program member, and is available to help you set goals and prepare for a smooth transition to a four-year institution. Meeting with an Honors counselor is recommended at least once per semester. Here is just some of what you can expect when seeking Honors counseling:
Irvine Valley College Honors Night
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
6 - 7:30 pm on Zoom
Come learn about the benefits and admissions requirements of the IVC Honors Program. Featuring Honors Program Director Dr. Emily Liu, Honors Counselor Michelle Minkler, Honors faculty, and a student panel.