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.
All times listed below are PDT
Our International Academic Counselors meet with students through Zoom and in-person at the International Student Office in CEC 7.* To schedule an appointment:
Congratulations on your admission to Irvine Valley College! Now that you have been admitted to IVC, you will need to apply for the F-1 visa at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your home country. Please review the information below as it will assist you in this process.
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.