- Earning a Certificate
- Waiver of Certificate Requirements, Application for Evaluation, Certificates of Achievement, Certificates of Proficiency, Certificates of Competency
- Earning an Associate Degree
- Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) Degrees, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), Multiple Majors
- Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
- Filing Deadlines, CSU GE Breadth and IGETC Certification, Commencement, Second Degree Requirements
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Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
The South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the faculty of Irvine Valley College, will confer the associate degree upon completion of the following requirements:
- Major Requirement
Complete the courses required for the associate degree major (AA or AS), or the associate degree for transfer (AA-T or AS-T). A grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “P” is required for all courses to be counted toward the major. Students may apply courses to fulfill both major requirements and general education requirements.
- Unit Requirement
Complete a minimum of 60 units of credit. Courses numbered 1-299 at IVC are applicable toward the Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degrees; however, IVC courses numbered 200-299 are typically nontransferable to UC and CSU and may not apply toward the AA-T or AS-T degrees.
- Scholarship Requirement
Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all units attempted at Irvine Valley College and a combined 2.0 grade point average including all degree applicable courses transferred to the college except basic skills courses. A grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “P” is required for all courses to be counted toward the major (AA, AS, AA-T, or AS-T).
- Residency Requirement (AA, AS, AS-T, or AA-T)
Complete a minimum of 12 units, of the 60 total semester units, in residence at Irvine Valley College.
- General Education Requirements
Students are urged to consult an IVC counselor for assistance in forming an educational plan prior to choosing their general education pattern and degree. Students may apply courses to fulfill both major requirements and general education requirements.
Complete A, B, or C:
- The Irvine Valley College Associate Degree General Education Requirements (AA or AS versions available; select from 2024-25 AA General Ed Requirements or 2024-25 AS General Education Requirements ), or
- The California State University General Education Breadth Certification Pattern (2023-24 CSU General Education-Breadth (CSUGE-Breadth) ), or
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (2023-24 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ).
NOTE: For the most current version of these charts, please consult a counselor. Students pursuing an AA-T or AS-T must choose option B or C above. See AA-T/AS-T requirements below.
- Competency Requirement (AA, AS)
- Writing Competency Requirement: Complete WR 1 or WR 1H with a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “P.”
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- Mathematics Competency Requirement: Complete MATH 253 (Intermediate Algebra) or a higher-level course in mathematics with a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “P.
AND
- Ethnic Studies Requirement: Complete a transfer-level course (minimum of three semester units or four quarter units) in ethnic studies with a grade of “A”, “B”, “C,” or “P”.
AND
- Communication and Analytical Thinking Requirement(s): Complete one course from each area with a grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, or “P”.
Instructions For AA-T and AS-T Majors:
To earn an Associate in Arts or Science for Transfer, you must complete the following requirements:
- Complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Complete units in the major as detailed in the degree section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or “P” or better.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education Breadth pattern (2023-24 CSU General Education-Breadth (CSUGE-Breadth) ) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern (2023-24 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ). For the AS-T in Biology, students may follow the IGETC or CSU GE Breadth for STEM. For Environmental Science, students may use the IGETC for STEM in order to meet the 60 transferable units. For the most current version of these charts, please consult a counselor.
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Filing Deadlines: Degrees and Certificates
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September 15, 2024 |
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February 1, 2025 |
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June 1, 2025 |
Deadlines are subject to change without notice.
Online applications are available on MySite. Applications submitted after a deadline date are included in the next semester. (Online applications for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC certification have no filing deadlines and are processed when coursework is completed. For information about applying for CSU GE Breadth and IGETC certification, see below.)
Students must submit their online application for graduation with the Office of Admissions and Records by February 1, 2025, to participate in the May 2025 commencement ceremony. Information about graduation, including application deadlines, is available online on the admissions page of the college’s website: ivc.edu/admissions/graduation.
Students applying for Associate in Arts for Transfer or Associate in Science for Transfer degrees should check application deadlines with the Office of Admissions and Records. Online applications submitted after a deadline date are forwarded to the next semester.
Online applications for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC certification have no filing deadlines and are processed when coursework is completed. Please note that students who receive CSU GE Breadth and IGETC certifications and satisfy all certificate of achievement requirements also receive a certificate of achievement and are eligible to participate in commencement. Students who wish to attend commencement should apply by February 1, 2025.
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CSU GE Breadth and IGETC Certification
To earn an associate degree, students must complete a set of general education requirements. Fulfilling the Irvine Valley College general education requirements for the associate degree is one option available to students pursuing the AA or AS degree. Many students-especially those who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university-opt to fulfill their lower-division general education requirements by completing either the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth Certification pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students who complete either of these general education patterns must have their work officially certified by the Office of Admissions and Records for the UC and CSU campuses.
Filing an Application for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC Certification
Certification for CSU and IGETC is not awarded automatically. Students who expect to complete transfer certification must log on to MySite and submit an online application with the Office of Admissions and Records in the semester that certification is to be completed. Official transcripts from other colleges must be on file or included when filing an application. Official high school transcripts should also be filed for IGETC certification. Online applications for certification have no filing deadlines and are processed when coursework is completed. Students who complete CSU GE Breadth or IGETC certification and satisfy all certificate of achievement requirements will also receive a certificate of achievement in CSU GE Breadth or IGETC certification. Those wishing to participate in the May commencement ceremony should familiarize themselves with commencement deadlines and guidelines. Information about graduation, including application deadlines, is also available online on the admissions page of the college’s website: www.ivc.edu. For the CSU certification pattern, see 2023-24 CSU General Education-Breadth (CSUGE-Breadth) . For the IGETC pattern, see 2023-24 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) . For the most current versions of these charts, please consult a counselor.
Submitting an Application for Graduation
Students who expect to graduate from the college must log on to MySite and submit an online application for a degree with the Office of Admissions and Records. Students who apply for degrees or certificates by February 1, 2025, will be evaluated for participation in May commencement ceremonies. Responsibility for filing this application rests with the student, and transcripts for all college work attempted must be on file for the application to be accepted. IVC auto awards degrees for eligible students after each term. Therefore, it is recommended that students still submit an online application for a degree to be included in Commencement.
Commencement
Commencement is held once a year, in May, for students who have completed the requirements for their degree or certificate of achievement any semester during the year, including the prior summer session. Students must submit their online application for graduation with the Office of Admissions and Records by February 1, 2025, to participate in the May commencement ceremony. Information about graduation, including application deadlines, is available online at ivc.edu/admissions/graduation.
Second Degree Requirements
Students with Baccalaureate Degrees or Higher Degrees
Students seeking an associate degree after having previously received a baccalaureate (or higher) degree may qualify for a second degree by:
- Completing those general education requirements for which equivalents have not been completed;
- Completing a minimum of 12 units in residence;
- (a) Meeting the minimum requirements of the major; and
(b) Completing at least 12 of the required units in the second major that are separate and distinct from the required units of their first major; and
- Achieving a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or above for all units counted toward the degree.
Students who have previously earned the equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) from a foreign educational institution will be evaluated on an individual basis. See a counselor for further assistance.
Transfer Credit from Foreign Institutions
Students seeking evaluation of foreign coursework must provide a transcript evaluated by an accredited evaluation and translation service (see the Counseling Center or International Student Center for referrals). Students must turn in the official evaluation to the Office of Admissions and Records for inclusion in their record and then schedule an appointment with the Counseling Center so that their transfer work may be evaluated. Coursework from foreign institutions cannot be used for CSU GE Breadth or IGETC certification except to validate the foreign language requirement.
Students with Associate Degrees from Other Colleges
Students seeking a second associate degree after having previously received an associate degree from another college may qualify for a second degree by:
- Completing those general education requirements for which equivalents have not been completed;
- Completing a minimum of 12 units in residence;
- (a) Meeting the minimum requirements of the major; and
(b) Completing at least 12 of the required units in the second major that are separate and distinct from the required units of their first major; and
- Achieving a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or above for all units counted toward the degree.
Students with Prior Degrees from Irvine Valley College
Students seeking a second associate degree after having previously received an associate degree from Irvine Valley College may qualify for an additional degree if:
- They have completed those general education requirements for which equivalents have not been completed;
- (a) They have met the minimum requirements for the second major; and
(b) At least 12 of the required units in the second major are separate and distinct from the required units of their first major; and
- They have achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or above for all units counted toward the degree.
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