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.
A Welcoming Center for IVC Veteran Students
The Veterans Services Center is an initiative at Irvine Valley College to nurture a welcoming campus culture for our veteran students.
If you wish to use your VA education benefits, please make sure you have:
When ready, please fill out the form below. You will be required to sign into google using your IVC email address and password.
There are four major changes to be aware of as you plan your spring semester schedule.
The following information will give you the basic steps to getting your GI Bill® started at Irvine Valley College. This information is specific to students using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Montgomery GI Bill®, and the Reserve GI Bill®. However, the process is very similar for students using other types of benefits.
Consider helping a student veteran this holiday season by donating non-perishable food items.