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Automatic Degree/Certificate Awarding

Automatic degree/certificate awarding is the process by which you will be awarded any and all degrees and certificates for which you’ve completed the requirements, based on course completion within the district. No application is necessary! You could be eligible for degrees or certificates in your primary program of study and/or additional programs that you qualify for. Please note that this process does not take into account courses taken outside of the district or in-progress courses being taken in the current semester.

Registration Priorities

Effective Fall 2014, California Community Colleges were required to adopt new registration priorities. Registration times are assigned based on academic standing, completed degree-applicable units, completion of matriculation, and other factors in the following order:

  • LEVEL 1: College Students (excluding K-12 students)

    — Criteria for LEVEL 1 »

Fast Fridays (Matriculation)

Fast Fridays (available during the spring semester for fall semester applicants) can help to expedite the Matriculation process.

In one Friday, you will receive the following services:

  • Group Advisement
  • First Semester MAP (My Academic Plan)
  • Parent Orientation
  • Lunch
  • Group Orientation
  • Campus Tour

To participate in Fast Fridays, you must first complete an IVC admission application.

Freshman Advantage Program

IVC Freshman Advantage Program

Priority Registration For Your First Year!

Designed for new students who have never attended college, IVC's Freshman Advantage Program gives students the opportunity to apply early, receive an early Freshman Advantage registration time, and enroll in courses ahead of most currently enrolled Irvine Valley College (IVC) students. Current High School Seniors can apply for the upcoming fall semester at IVC starting on October 1.

Laser Day

Save the Date!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
8 am – 1 pm
Irvine Valley College

Explore all that IVC has to offer! Join us for this FREE in-person event.