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.
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).
All Irvine Valley College international students must purchase the approved insurance plan through AcademicHealth Plans Services (SOCCCD Board Policy 5010). Other plans are not accepted. Health insurance must be purchased before registration is allowed.
For questions and assistance regarding your health insurance coverage, please visit the International Student Center. You may also visit the Health Center for questions related to health care referrals in the area.
Irvine Valley College has the number 1 university transfer rate among all community colleges in California!
Dedicated international student counseling staff, an active Transfer Center and high quality academics are key factors in our transfer success! Here is a snapshot of where our students transferred to this year.
The International Student Program (ISP) uses electronic forms for submitting requests. This allows students to submit forms securely. Each form has a concise description to provide the objective of the form.
Most of the forms will require an active IVC account. If you have not attended IVC for one year or more, visit International Student Forms: Non Active to access available forms.
Thank you for considering Irvine Valley College (IVC) as your community college choice! Application filing periods are as follows:
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Once you have received your F-1 visa, you must confirm your enrollment at IVC to reserve your spot for mandatory orientation and registration. You must submit the Confirmation of Enrollment form no later than May 13, 2024:
If you would like a tour of the IVC campus, please call the International Student Program at 949-451-5414 or email iso@ivc.edu.
Take an interactive, virtual tour of the IVC campus. Our tour guide will lead you through campus by way of panoramic photos, providing information about each location as you go. Be sure to click on the supplemental icons to discover each location in more detail.