The IVC Honors Program is dedicated to helping students (both Honors Program members and non-members) engage in meaningful, faculty-mentored research while at IVC. The Honors Program works to help students learn how to conduct scholarly research and present their work at local and regional undergraduate research conferences.
2021 IVC/Saddleback Student Research Symposium (PDF)
The IVC Honors Program and Saddleback College Honors Program invite IVC and Saddleback students to participate in the 14th Annual Irvine Valley College / Saddleback College Student Research Symposium on November 14, 2025, held on the Irvine Valley College campus.
Two of the most popular transfer agreements available to IVC Honors Program members are UCLA's TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) and UCI's Transfer Honors/Honors-to-Honors programs.
As an AANAPISI (Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution) grant recipient, ELEVATE AAPI goal is to close the gaps in academic achievement and transfer among students at Irvine Valley College by focusing on subgroups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Our integrated activities, pathway and services are designed to provide educational experiences that support and challenge our students.
Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders Serving Institution
The Office of Outreach and Community Relations develops, coordinates and provides outreach services to prospective students, parents and community members.
Irvine Valley College (IVC) has named Rick Miranda as Vice President for Instruction. He will begin in his new role on July 11 pending board ratification. Rick replaces Dr. Chris McDonald who accepted the position of Vice-Chancellor of Educational and Technology Services for the South Orange County Community College District in March.
Below are a few wellness resources available to IVC factuly and staff members (SOCCCD benefit eligibility and/or selection may apply).