IMPORTANT

Current IVC Student prior to Fall 2025: Students with continuous enrollment prior to Fall 2025 can continue to complete the CSU or UC IGETC pattern or may elect to complete Cal-GETC but is not required.

IVC students starting Fall 2025: Fall 2025 and after, students who do not have continuous enrollment must complete Cal-GETC pattern. Students from UC, in-state- private and/or out of-state- institutions must complete Cal-GETC.

Students can find Advising Forms in the Counseling Center Office (SSC, 210).

University of California (UC) is a university system made up of nine undergraduate campuses with an emphasis on developing research skills and preparing students to advance to graduate and professional education programs with course content mostly theoretical and analytical.

The California State University (CSU) is made up of 23 undergraduate campuses with a focus on practical and professional training to prepare graduates to enter the job market. The curriculum includes some theory and research as well.

IMPORTANT: Starting Fall 2021, all NEW Irvine Valley College students transferring to a CSU campus will be required to complete a course in Ethnic Studies in Area F in order to receive full CSU GE certification.

Every semester, IVC transfer students are accepted to a multitude of California private and out-of-state colleges and universities. Unlike for CSU and UC, there is no central location to find GPA, general education, major preparation, and other transfer requirements because each institution is independent. We suggest students visit the individual school websites to find the most accurate and up-to-date information. Below, you will find some helpful links for private and out-of-state transfer research.