Affordable
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
Sometimes, we need to take a few classes to learn more about our interests and what we want to pursue in the future. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to get a few requirements out of the way (like your college English and Math courses), and take a variety of General Education courses that will introduce you to many academic disciplines and give you a taste of what you can study and where those paths can lead you.
Check out our sample schedule below to see how you can intentionally explore your options without losing too much time or taking classes you may not need.
Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | IGETC Area or Elective | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
| ARTS | Arts IGETC GE Course | 3A | 3 |
| COUN 12 | Career Exploration and Life Planning | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Transferable Elective | Elective | 2 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | IGETC Area or Elective | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 2 | College Writing 2 | 1B | 4 |
| MATH* | Math IGETC GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities IGETC GE Course | 3B | 3 |
| Social Science | Social and Behavioral Sciences IGETC GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Transferable Elective | Elective | 2 |
- Math course will depend on student major and will vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COP = Certificate of Proficiency
Explore Careers
Not sure if Undecided: I Want to Explore My Options is the right fit?
Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Engineering while still working toward your academic goals.
Talk with a Counselor
Speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Why choose IVC?