UNICEF
Purpose and Services
To fundraise for UNICEF, promote advocacy on different issues, community building, and raising awareness.
Student United Way
Purpose and Services
United Way brings together people and organizations around the world to improve education, financial stability and health--the building blocks for a good quality life, a stronger community and more opportunity for all.
Warning Signs That Someone is at Risk for Suicide
- Increased alcohol and drug use
- Aggressive behavior
- Withdrawal from friends, family, and community
- Dramatic mood swings
- Impulsive or reckless behavior
- Collecting and saving pills or buying a weapon
- Giving away possessions
- Tying up loose ends, like organizing personal papers or paying off debts
- Saying goodbye to friends and family
What should you do?
If YOU are feeling suicidal...
- If it is an emergency and you need help now, call 911 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or 988.
If YOUR FRIEND is suicidal...
- If it is an emergency and the danger for self-harm seems imminent, call 911.
- Ask them if they are thinking about killing themselves.
Suicide Prevention Help
24/7 Crisis Resources
- If you are in crisis and need immediate support and/or are having serious thoughts of hurting yourself or others, please call 911 or the OC Crisis Assessment Team at 1-866-830-6011
- OC Crisis Phone Line: 1-877-7-CRISIS or 1-877-727-4747
- Crisis Text Line: Text “COURAGE" to 741741
Prevention Resources
Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 or 988
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741
- LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
- Steve Fund Text Line for Students of Color: Text STEVE to 741741
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Suicide Hotline Helpline Information
Class of 2023 Celebration Kit
IVC grads, highlight your achievement by using one of our "Class of 2023" celebratory downloads. This achievement doesn’t happen every day, let your friends and family know how proud you are to be a part of IVC’s Class of 2023!
Virtual Backgrounds
For instructions on using virtual backgrounds on Zoom, please visit Zoom Help Center.
Graduating IVC Students
You are eligible to participate in the Virtual Commencement Ceremony if you meet any of the following conditions during the academic year, and have applied for the degree/certificate during your final semester:
Frequently Asked Questions: Graduates
Who is eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony?
Students who met any of the following conditions during the Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 terms are eligible to participate in Commencement:
Frequently Asked Questions: Guests
Where does Commencement take place?
Commencement takes place at the IVC Live Oak Terraces, which is an outdoor venue.
Where can I park for Commencement? Is there a fee?
Parking is available throughout campus, free of charge on the day of commencement. Lots 4, 5 and 6 are the closest to the event venue. There is designated ADA parking in Lot 5 (nearest the Performing Arts Center). See campus map. Parking for students and guests is complimentary on the day of commencement. Parking permits are not required that day.