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PUENTE Club

Purpose and Services

The Puente Club is a social, academic, and community opportunity and the mission and purpose of this club is to serve others and create a social and safe environment with a special interest in supporting transfer students, specifically first-generation Latinx students. The club is open to all students—in and outside of the Puente learning community. The club intends to assist students with the transfer process, connecting them to their heritage, and connecting Latinx and other students to IVC’s greater community and beyond.

Rotoract Club

Purpose and Services

Rotoract IVC is dedicated to serving the diverse Irvine community and beyond through humanitarian action. With goals of improving education, fighting disease, and promoting peace, to create a positive impact both locally and globally.

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Student Journalism Club

Purpose and Services

The purpose of this organization is to provide members the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with the fundamentals of Journalism. This will be conducted with various surveys of current local events, that may range from events at IVC itself, to other ambitious subjects such as city hall affairs. From gathering information via recorded interviews, to creating publications based off of the insight garnered by our research, each member will have an equal opportunity to contribute in the productions of this club.

Ride OC Bus with Wave

Welcome to Wave by OCTA, the new account-based system that makes riding faster and easier. Follow these easy steps below to start riding! You’ll be able to use Wave on OC Bus and OC Streetcar. The new system will include a contactless reloadable smart card, new robust mobile app and a new account-based system.

Realizing a Dream: Avary Johnson’s Remarkable Beginning

Avary Johnson

A recent summa cum laude graduate of Irvine Valley College (IVC), Avary Johnson’s foray into the field of education began at a young age.

While still in high school she completed IVC’s 12-unit Early Childhood Teacher Assistant Pathway and earned a Certificate of Proficiency. 

Thanks to her Advanced Placement, dual, and concurrent enrollment credits, Avary entered IVC as a second-year college student immediately after graduating high school. 

IVC Grad Kristine Chai Makes a Real World Impact

Kristine Chai

Recent Irvine Valley College (IVC) honors graduate Kristine Chai is already making a mark in the rapidly advancing field of biotechnology.

Following high school graduation, Kristine was certain she wanted to study science, so  IVC’s well regarded biotechnology program was a natural choice. Now, she has graduated with top honors and been accepted to her three first choice schools – UC Los  Angeles, UC Berkeley and UC Irvine (UCI) – and is leaning towards UCI. 

From the Desk of The President

As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve shared. Together, we have embraced challenges, celebrated achievements, and strengthened the bonds that make IVC such a vibrant and inclusive community. Your dedication—whether in classrooms, offices, or virtual spaces—has been the foundation of our success. 

IVC Model United Nations Team Shines at National Conference in Washington, D.C.

Model UN Team

Irvine Valley College’s (IVC) award-winning Model United Nations (MUN) team achieved national recognition at the National Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C., held November 5–9. Competing among top universities and colleges from around the world, IVC students earned an impressive collection of honors — including two Outstanding Delegation Awards, two Position Paper Awards, and the rare distinction of chairing three committees.

IVC at ATEP

Advanced Technology and Education Park (ATEP) is located at the former Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin. This location is a satellite campus for IVC and the home for the School of Integrated Design, Engineering and Automation (IDEA).

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