As an open enrollment institution, IVC is committed to providing affordable academic opportunities for all members of our community. California Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), which became law on January 1, 2002, provides qualified undocumented students opportunities to further their education at the same per-unit rate as other California high school graduates.
She’s the first, but she doesn’t expect to be the last.
As a first-generation college student, and non-native English speaker, Lizette Perez Flores is redefining her family’s legacy – and her own future – with her Irvine Valley College education.
The Transfer Center offers a variety of in-person and virtual events year round.
Irvine Valley College has several special programs to give transfer students the competitive edge!
IVC TAG Matrix: Overview sheet ( TAG matrix) on the various Transfer Agreement Guarantees IVC has with the UCs, CSUs and Private University.
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.
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.