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Admissions and Records
SSC 110 • 949-451-5220
ivc.edu/admissions
M-Th: 9 am - 6 pm F: 9 am - 4:30 pm
You may apply to the college using the online application, which you can access at ivc.edu/admissions. You will be notified if you are required to matriculate before registering. The Office of Admissions and Records can help you with applying for admission, residency questions, matriculation steps, placement, prerequisite clearance, official transcripts, verification requests for enrollment, adding and dropping classes, Pass/No Pass requests, applying for graduation evaluations of certificates, AA/AA-T and AS/AS-T degrees, IGETC and CSU certifications, petitions for readmission and repeat courses, applying for academic renewal, and petitioning for policy exceptions.
See Part 1: Introduction and Applying to IVC for more details about admissions and records.
Associated Students of Irvine Valley College (ASIVC)
949-451-5728 • ivcstudentlife@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/clubs • ivc.edu/asivc
The Associated Students of Irvine Valley College (ASIVC) is the official voice of the IVC student body. Students interested in joining student government should contact the Office of Student Life. ASIVC works to empower students to engage in shared governance, representing the student perspective to members of the campus community through leadership and advocacy. ASIVC meets regularly during the academic year to discuss business of the Associated Students, including programs, services, operations, fiscal management, student issues, and legislative activity.
Office of Student Life
Student Activities Center (SAC) • 949-451-5728 • ivcstudentlife@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/studentlife
The Office of Student Life is here to help students engage in activities and leadership development that supplement their collegiate experiences at Irvine Valley College. There are many opportunities for you to get involved at IVC, meet fellow Lasers, and create community including joining Associated Students of Irvine Valley College (ASIVC) or participating in many of our student clubs! By providing meaningful extracurricular activities, the Office of Student Life promotes community, student well-being, and success.
Office of Student Equity
Student Equity Student Activities Center • 949-451-5688 • ivcstudentequity@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/equity
The Office of Student Equity coordinates multicultural programming and events that support our marginalized communities. We currently offer programs to support LGBTQIA+ students, DREAMers, undocumented students, current and former foster youth, students aged 25 years and older, women of color, and those facing food and housing insecurity. The Office of Student Equity offers support to disproportionately impacted communities of students in order to help promote success for every student at Irvine Valley College. We recognize that some students face more barriers to success than others and that these barriers are often built through unequal access to power and privilege. The purpose of this office is to both address these barriers to success as well as offering tailored support specific to the needs of each impacted student community. Additionally, Irvine Valley College is a federally recognized Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and the Office of Student Equity supports this service by running multicultural programming and events on campus as well as virtually.
Athletics
PE 225 • 949-451-5398
www.ivclasers.com
Since 1990, Irvine Valley College has committed to maintaining a strong athletic and academic tradition. Competing as a member of the nation’s toughest college conference, the Orange Empire Conference (OEC), Irvine Valley teams have collected 25 state championships and 98 team and individual conference titles from 1990 through the winter of the 2022-23 school year. IVC currently competes in 9 intercollegiate sports: baseball, women’s beach volleyball, men’s tennis, and men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
IVC also leads California with the state’s first varsity esports program.
Visit the athletics website at www.ivclasers.com for more information on how to get started as an Irvine Valley athlete.
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Bookstore
B 100 • 949-451-5258
www.ivcstore.com
Refer to website for exact hours each semester
The Irvine Valley College Bookstore stocks new, used, and electronic textbooks; class supplies; IVC swag; and a variety of educational materials. Used textbooks are bought back year-round, at up to 50% of the new price. The bookstore accepts cash, credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), personal checks (with valid driver license and student ID), and bookstore gift cards. Students can order their textbooks online at www.ivcstore.com. Books ordered online can be picked up at the store or shipped via FedEx. ATEP students may purchase their books at the IVC Bookstore. The IVC Bookstore offers textbook rentals, saving students 65% or more on select textbooks. More information is available in the bookstore or by logging on to www.rent-a-text.com. The bookstore is open Monday through Friday, except college holidays. The bookstore also offers extended hours the first week of each semester. Students should refer to www.ivcstore.com for exact hours each semester. The IVC Bookstore does not carry textbooks for Saddleback College. Saddleback College students should purchase textbooks at the Saddleback College Bookstore.
CAANAPI Learning Center
B 354 • 949-726-5800 • ivcelevateaapi@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/elevate
Hours may vary by semester; visit website for current hours.
The Center for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islanders, or CAANAPI (pronounced “canopy”), is the home for ELEVATE AAPI (Equitable Learning Experience Valuing Achievement, Transfer, and Empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) programs, and services. Programs include a linked learning community geared towards the ethnic and cultural identity and experiences of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islanders as well as certificate tracks that focus on developing leadership skills, 21st Century career skills, and social justice and cultural competency understanding. Services include peer mentoring, faculty mentoring, computer use, group study areas, and more!
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids)
SSC 220 • 949-451-5243
ivc.edu/eops/calworks
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Irvine Valley College partners with Orange County Social Services Agency to provide a number of support services to CalWORKs parenting students who are recipients of cash aid. Services include college work-study, childcare, transportation assistance, specialized counseling, and employment readiness workshops. CalWORKs students are encouraged to meet with an IVC CalWORKs counselor as soon as possible when they come to IVC.
Campus Police
Campus Police Building • Non-Emergency: 949-451-5200 • Emergency and After Hours: 949-451-5234
ivcpolice@ivc.edu • ivc.edu/police
Front desk: M-Th: 7:30 am - 5 pm F: 7:30 am - 3 pm
By phone (24/7): 949-451-5234
IVC police officers are responsible for patrolling campus grounds, taking crime and incident reports, conducting investigations, enforcing all applicable laws and traffic regulations, and providing a safe environment. Crimes, suspicious activities, and any emergency should be reported to the IVC Police Department. Any person may contact IVC Police at any time, day or night, by calling 949-451-5234, or extension 5234 from any office or classroom phone. Call boxes are available on the first floor of the Student Services Center, in front of the IVC Police Station, and in Lots 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Reports may also be made at the IVC Police Station located adjacent to Lot 8 near the baseball field.
Safety Escorts: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 949-451-5234, or dial ext. 5234 from any campus office or classroom.
Irvine Valley College Crime Statistics: Available in 2023 Annual Security Report.
Emergency Preparedness: For emergencies on campus, dial 949-451-5234, or extension 5234 from any office or classroom phone. Emergency procedures are detailed on the police website, and a flip chart with building evacuation routes and detailed procedures is posted in every classroom and the entrance of every building on campus for students to view.
Career Center
SSC 230 • 949-451-5431 • ivccareercenter@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/career-center
Hours may vary by semester; visit the website for current hours.
- Online job database at ivc.joinhandshake.com with full-time, part-time, internship, and volunteer opportunities for students and alumni.
- Online informational interviews at www.candidcareer.com/ivc.
- Online mock interviews at ivc.interviewprep.app.
- Appointments for help with choosing a major, choosing a career path, job search, résumé writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing.
- On-campus job fairs each semester.
- Workshops and other career-related events on- and off-campus.
- Flyers and handouts for off-campus job fairs and employer recruitments, as well as other resource handouts.
- “What Can I Do With This Major?” sheets with career path information for many academic disciplines.
- Information on personality assessments and interest inventories.
- Student computer lab with internet access and other career assessment software tools (Eureka, Bridges, ONET, etc.).
- Appointments with career counselors for students interested in certificate programs, job search assistance, and career exploration.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
Student Services Center
SSC 220 • 949-451-5243
ivc.edu/eops • ivc.edu/eops/care
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 4:30 pm
The CARE program supports parenting students, offering childcare and transportation assistance, books and supplies, special workshops, grants, and counseling. Students interested in the CARE program are encouraged to contact the EOPS office to determine their eligibility.
Counseling Center
SSC 210 • 949-451-5319 • ivccounseling@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/counseling-center
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Winter and summer hours vary.
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Online or in-person appointment and drop-in counseling: Call, go to the counseling website, or visit the Counseling Center. Students seeking transcript evaluation, academic planning, career counseling, and personal counseling are best served in a scheduled half-hour appointment. Every Wednesday, the center begins scheduling appointments for the following week. Drop-in counseling (limited to 10 minutes) is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Academic counseling: Includes major selection, transfer options, and entrance requirements, major requirements, general education certification, and the application process for four-year colleges and universities. Targeted counseling for athletes, veterans, Honors, Early College, and international students. See a counselor at least once a semester to ensure that you are on the right track.
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Career counseling: Career counseling assists students in identifying their career interests. Counselors use a variety of assessments to help students examine their interests and personality characteristics, including values and skills classification. Counselors also provide information about the labor market and offer career/life-planning courses.
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Workshops: Cover topics like financial aid, choosing a major, transfer planning, UC and CSU applications, resumé writing, and job interviewing.
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MAP (My Academic Plan): An online academic planning program that allows students to develop a complete semester-by-semester academic plan for their specific educational goal. Students should use MAP prior to meeting with a counselor and registering for classes. MAP is available through MySite under “My Academic Plan.”
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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS): Counseling services are available but students must be accepted to the EOPS program in order to have appointments with EOPS counselors. They can inquire about eligibility by calling 949-451-5243.
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CalWORKs: Counseling services are available at 949-451-5243. Recipients of CalWORKs cash aid are recommended to contact the CalWORKs office as soon as possible when they come to IVC.
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Disability Support Programs for Students (DSPS): Counseling services are available at 949-451-5630 or 949-333-0595 (video phone). Students with a verified disability requesting accommodations can contact the Office of Disability Support Programs for Students at 949-451-5630, 949-333-0595 (video phone), or 949-340-2004 (e-fax).
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Personal Counseling: Available for relationship problems, interpersonal communication, self-awareness, stress management, and behavior change. We all experience our share of stress, worry, and difficult times. Sometimes the experiences and challenges of college can become overwhelming. It is important to recognize when stress and anxiety upset your emotional wellbeing, or when personal problems compromise your ability to do well in college or continue in class. If you find yourself facing problems with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, parenting, drug or alcohol abuse, eating disorders, or other challenges, call to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Off-campus resource referrals can be given. Counseling services on campus are free to currently enrolled students. Contact the Health and Wellness Center at 949-451-5221.
Dance
PAC 132 • 949-451-5533
ivc.edu/arts/dept/dance
The Irvine Valley College Dance Department welcomes dancers of all levels and genres who want to further their practice and achieve their goals within the area of dance and movement. The dance department programs serve students seeking to transfer, obtain a degree or certificate, enhance career skills, or improve skills as lifelong learners.
Communicate, Create, Perform and Educate are four pillars. Communicate by expressing yourself through movement. Learn how to use your body to communicate through dance and other movement practices. Dive deeper into viewing, creating movement and sharing your reactions to dance, art and movement. Create your own dances, work with leading dance artists and collaborate with peers through the processes of making dance. Along with developing self-movement practices to better serve your body. Perform by sharing your dance artistry with the world. Take the stage and perform in our IVC dance productions on campus, in the community and beyond. Educate through learning how to teach others about the body through dance and mind body courses. Take this knowledge and apply it to health, fitness and dance industries.
For more information about our dance department please contact Jennifer La Curan at jlacuran@ivc.edu or 949-451-5533.
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Disability Support Programs for Students (DSPS)
SSC 171 • 949-451-5630 • 949-333-0595 (video phone) • 949-340-2004 (e-fax) • ivcdsps@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/dsps
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 4:30 pm
The Office of Disability Support Programs for Students (DSPS) provides support services and academic adjustments to students with disabilities, enabling them to fully participate and benefit from an equitable college experience at Irvine Valley College. Participation in DSPS is voluntary and all student disability-related information is confidential.
English Language Center
A 203 • 949-451-5580
ivc.edu/language-center
Contact the center for hours of operation.
- The English Language Center is a learning center for English as a Second Language (ESL). Instructors and tutors are available to aid students with assignments and language learning. The center offers individual tutoring, tutor-led workshops, computer-aided practice, and basic technology assistance.
- The center is open to students currently enrolled in IVC ESL or AESL courses. ESL students currently enrolled in a writing course (ESL 90, 80, or 370) will automatically be enrolled in the ELC through the respective co-requisite courses ESL 390L, ESL 380L, and ESL 370L.
- To enjoy access to the ELC, other ESL students who are not in a writing class can can enroll in ESL 389, while AESL students can enroll in AESL 599. Enrolled students may use the English Language Center any time during open hours online or in-person.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)/
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
SSC 220 • 949-451-5243
ivc.edu/eops • ivc.edu/eops/care
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 4:30 pm
EOPS is a state-funded program that provides support services designed to ensure the success of eligible low-income students. Services include financial assistance; textbook assistance; academic, personal, and career counseling; transfer assistance; childcare referrals; work-study opportunities; subject-area tutoring; study-skills assistance; and workshops. Referrals to other campus resources and community agencies are also available. Students may call for eligibility criteria and additional information.
Financial Aid
SSC 130 • 949-451-5287 • ivcfinancialaid@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/financial-aid
Please contact the office for hours of operation.
See Part 1: Introduction and Applying to IVC for more details about financial aid.
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Guided Pathways
Guided Pathways is an equity framework that centers the student experience throughout the provision of services at IVC. For students, this means IVC will help them efficiently achieve learning goals. IVC is committed to the following:
- Encouraging students to discover their career and academic interests.
- Providing sample learning pathways to a future career or academic goal.
- Providing support services that help students remain on their learning pathway.
- Engaging in innovative instruction that facilitates classroom learning.
Discover your learning interests at ivc.edu/academics/assessment or learn more about career and academic pathways at ivc.edu/academics.
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Health and Wellness Center Building (near the baseball fields and Lot 8)
949-451-5221 • 949-451-5393 (fax) • ivchealthcenter@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/hwc
Our Mission
The IVC Student Health and Wellness Center (HWC) provides student-centered care that is confidential, safe, nurturing & inclusive environment that promotes health equality, with the goal of reducing barriers to the students physical, emotional and social wellbeing to foster student success.
Eligibility
HWC provides medical, mental health and wellness services to all enrolled IVC students who have paid their health fees regardless of insurance coverage. Most services are provided through scheduled appointments. However, walk-in and same day appointments for more urgent needs can be accommodated.
Meet our team
Our team includes a medical director, nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, a medical assistant, mental health therapists, social work and marriage family therapist interns, student workers and a welcoming front office staff.
Medical Services
Our services include, but not limited to:
- Care for acute illnesses and injuries
- Physical Examinations
- Immunization and TB screening/testing
- Low-cost laboratory testing
- Low-cost prescriptions
- Community referrals
Reproductive Health
- Women’s health & Pap Smear
- Men’s health
- Sexual health education
- STD Screening & Treatment
- Birth Control Methods and Education
*IVC is a Family PACT provider
Students who require a higher level of care will be referred to our community partners and/or to their insurance carrier for further follow-up care.
Mental Health Services
HWC provides short-term mental health therapy and crisis intervention for currently enrolled students who have paid their health fees. Patient confidentiality is the most important, with the goal of helping students achieve personal, academic and life goals in a stigma-free environment.
Students who require long term therapy will be referred out to our community partners and/or to their insurance carrier to set up ongoing counseling/therapy.
Health Education
Our team provides several medical and mental health seminars and lectures throughout the year.
Please refer to ivc.edu/hwc for more information.
HWC Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays - Closed
Hours are subject to change.
Please call HWC to confirm clinic hours (949) 451-5221
Honor Society (Phi Theta Kappa)
Advisor: Kurt Meyer (kmeyer@ivc.edu)
ivc.edu/student/clubs/honorsociety • ivc.edu/clubs/ptk
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize the academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. To qualify for membership, a student must have completed 12 semester units at Irvine Valley College with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Transcript notation posted at the end of each semester
- Eligibility for over $37 million in scholarships
- Leadership, service, and scholarship opportunities, including attending academic and leadership conferences and summits
- Recommendation letters
Honors Program
LA 107A • 949-451-5300 • honorsprogram@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/honors
The Irvine Valley College Honors Program provides a supportive learning community that nurtures academic, professional, and personal growth in highly motivated students from all backgrounds. The program offers eligible students access to the following opportunities: Approximately 60 small, seminar-style honors classes per semester; enriched coursework; interaction with other motivated students; priority registration for classes; recognition on transcripts and at graduation; special transfer agreements with many institutions, including UCI and UCLA; dedicated honors scholarships; designated honors counselors; honors study lounge; research conferences and publication opportunities; leadership positions; social and cultural activities; and a complimentary library card at UCI and UCLA. Most honors classes meet the general education transfer requirements for the UC and CSU systems and are open to all students through the regular enrollment process. Students can apply online at ivc.edu/honors. For further information, email honorsprogram@ivc.edu or call 949-451-5300.
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International Student Center
CEC 7 • 949-451-5414
ivc.edu/international
M-F: 9 am - 4:30 pm
International students on an F-1 student visa deal with a variety of complex issues. The International Student Center is a resource where they can obtain assistance with the following:
- The international admission, enrollment, and transfer process for international students entering the U.S. on F-1 student visas
- Academic counseling services
- Immigration workshops and advisement
- Advisement on health insurance and housing
- Social activities and acculturation assistance
Library
Circulation Desk: 949-451-5761
Reference Desk: 949-451-5266 
Library Information: 949-451-5261
Live Chat available during operation hours.
library@ivc.edu • ivc.edu/library
Fall and Spring Hours: M-Th: 7:45 am - 10 pm F: 7:45 am - 4 pm Sat: 10 am - 2:30 pm
Summer Hours: M-Th: 8 am - 8 pm
The IVC Library provides students with:
- Professional research assistance
- Calculators, phone chargers, USB drives, headphones, bones, and other materials available for checkout
- Print and digital books, periodicals, and media
- 100+ computer workstations with Internet access, student email, research databases, and MS Office software
- 24/7 access to database articles and eBooks through the library website
- Black-and-white and color printers and copy machines
- Document scanners
- WiFi access
- Research skills workshops
- Group study rooms
Currently enrolled SOCCCD students may borrow circulating material by presenting a valid IVC or Saddleback ID card. Residents of the district may purchase a library community card.
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 Life Fitness Center
PE 110 • 949-451-5370
ivc.edu/dept/knes/center
To use the center, enroll in KNES 3A, 3B or 3C. To pass the course, you must complete weekly online assignments, 6 quizzes, a midterm, and a final with a grade of 70% or better, as well as complete 24 (3A), 48 (3B), or 75 (3C) hours of exercise by the end of the semester. Once enrolled, access Canvas at socccd.canvas.com.
Once you select your KNES 3 course on Canvas, click on “Module 1,” then follow these three steps:
- Print off all four pages of Required Paperwork, complete, and turn them in to the LFC before your first workout.
- Read the KNES 3 Syllabus.
- Read the Policies and Rules PowerPoint.
After completing all three steps, you may start exercising in the center during your scheduled class time (other workout times may become available during the semester).
The center has an assortment of aerobic equipment, including bicycle ergometers, stair climbers, rowers, treadmills, recumbent bikes, and ellipticals, as well as weight machines and a free weight area. Kinesiology instructors can assist students individually or in small groups upon request to improve health, strength, flexibility, and many other fitness areas.
Math Center
B 363 • 949-451-7561
ivc.edu/math-center
Fall and Spring Hours: M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F-S: 8 am - 2 pm
The Math Center at Irvine Valley College offers drop-in tutorial assistance for math courses offered at Irvine Valley College. For Math Center assistance, students must enroll in the section of Tutoring 301 Supervised Tutoring, associated with the Math Center, room B 363.
MESA Center
B 353 • 949-451-5382 • ivcmesa@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/mesa
The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program offers a dedicated study center where students can engage in Academic Excellence Workshops, receive tutoring in essential STEM courses, meet with the MESA Counselor, and receive guidance and support to enhance their personal, academic, and professional development. The MESA Center is more than a study space; it is a dedicated, collaborative community for student success. Join us in creating a community that fosters scientific curiosity and supports your personal, academic, and professional development!
Music
 ivc.edu/arts/music-department
The robust IVC Music Department, one of the fastest growing segments of the college, fields players and singers for a variety of instrumental and choral performing groups. At IVC, ensembles perform both traditional and new repertoire, commissioning and debuting record numbers of world premieres. IVC music students and ensembles regularly work with professional and student composers, guest soloists, and guest conductors. Some performing groups require an audition; others require previous training and some ensemble experience. To find out more, contact the conductor or director.
In addition to GE courses in music, the IVC Music Department has very active performing ensembles. Our instrumental and vocal ensembles perform regularly throughout the academic year on campus, regionally, and in some years, even internationally. The ensembles perform both traditional and new repertoire, including world premieres and student compositions. IVC ensembles also partner with guest artists and other area ensembles. For more information about performing with one of our outstanding ensembles, contact the conductor.
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Parking
Parking on campus is by permit only seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day. . Green-curbed (timed) parking areas are designated for visitors only. No overnight parking is allowed without advance approval from the Campus Police Department. Students may purchase parking permits when they register online or at a later time through MySite. Parking permits are associated with the vehicle license plate. Vehicles registered to the parking permit are managed on your parking account which is accessible through MySite. Daily $5/day parking permit dispensers are located near the entrances to lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and at the Irvine Valley entrance near the Performing Arts Center. They are also available at the IVC Police Station from 7:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday, or Friday from 7:30 am to 3 pm. Permits are not sold at the Bursar’s Office. For more information and details on parking regulations, visit ivc.edu/police/parking/info or contact the IVC Police front counter at 949-451-5481.
Policies and Regulations
To view Irvine Valley College’s policies and regulations, including the Student Code of Conduct, please visit ivc.edu/policies.
Puente Program
SSC 210 • 949-451-5319 • ivcpuente@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/puente
The Puente Program is a transfer-focused support program with a focus on Latinx/Chicanx history and culture. The program consists of a linked learning community, designated counseling, and community mentorship. Students take English, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies courses throughout the course of a year. Participants also have the opportunity to go on field trips to 4-year universities, experience cultural excursions, and get involved in leadership opportunities on- and off-campus.
Psi Beta
ivc.edu/clubs/psibeta
Psi Beta’s mission is to encourage professional development and psychological literacy of all students at two-year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service. Psi Beta members experience educational enrichment through service activities, participation in professional psychology conferences, and competition for national awards. IVC’s Psi Beta chapter has been active since 1992.
All students are welcome to participate in Psi Beta meetings and on-campus activities. However, to qualify for membership in the national Psi Beta organization, a student must have completed 12 semester units at the college level, at least one college psychology course with a grade of “B” or higher, and have a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.25 or higher. After paying a one-time-only fee to the national Psi Beta office, membership is for life.
For more information about Psi Beta, students may email Dr. Kari Tucker at ktucker@ivc.edu or Michael Cassens at mcassens@ivc.edu, who are two of the Psi Beta chapter advisors.
Speech and Debate Team
ivc.edu/dept/comm/speech • ivc.edu/clubs/forensics
The Irvine Valley College Speech and Debate Team is one of the most respected and accomplished teams in the nation, competing against colleges and universities throughout the United States. Over the past 15 years, the team has placed in the top three at 12 state championships, while also winning 12 league championships. Since 2000, the team was crowned the national champions in the community college division of the National Parliamentary Debate Association 11 times. The team also has an international reputation and has hosted debate teams from the UK, Ireland, Eastern Europe, Japan, Rwanda, and China on 21 occasions. In addition, the team has traveled several times to China for debate demonstrations, competition, and study abroad programs. In the spring of 2019, the team also traveled to Berlin, Germany to participate in the International Forensics Association Speech Tournament.
The coaching staff takes pride in developing students to become better speakers and better thinkers. All majors are welcomed and encouraged to join. Interested students may contact Director of Forensics Jules French at jfrench7@ivc.edu or Bill Neesen at wneesen@ivc.edu.
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 Student Ambassador Program
Outreach and Community Relations: Student Activities Center (SAC) • 949-451-5217
ivc.edu/ambassador
Since 2014, the goals of the Student Ambassador Program have been to build a structured framework in which students can become familiar with the college, gain a working knowledge of the institution, and be visible in and useful to the college community. Ambassadors are required to attend trainings through which they are introduced to key stakeholders and learn about the operation of the institution. The IVC Student Ambassadors have become the face of the college and truly create a sense of community.
Student Success Center
BSTIC 110 • 949-451-5471 • ivcsuccesscenter@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/success-center
Contact the center for hours of operation.
The Student Success Center serves both as the central location for the college’s tutoring program and as a computer lab for IVC students enrolled in specific courses.
Tutorial Assistance
The center supports academic learning by providing free tutoring and additional resources to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction. The goal of tutoring is to assist students in achieving success in their classes, to prevent students from dropping classes unnecessarily, to promote their self-confidence, and to help them become independent and active learners. The center also offers free extended tutoring for DSPS, EOPS, Guardian Scholars, Re-Entry, and veteran students. Students seeking tutorial assistance must register for Tutoring 301.
Computer Lab Access
The Student Success Center serves as a laboratory for IVC courses that require students to use specific software applications to complete their assignments. The center is equipped with PCs and Macs, network services, printers, scanners, 3D printers, and specialized software. Instructors and tutors are available to assist students.
Classes supported in the center include those providing instruction in accounting, computer security, computer-aided design and drafting, database design and implementation, desktop publishing, engineering, graphics applications, Microsoft Office Suite, networking, operating systems, programming, statistics, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), and web authoring, among others.
Student Payment Services
SSC 160 • 949-451-5600 • ivcsps@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/bursars
M-Th: 9 am - 6 pm F: 9 am - 4 pm
The Bursar’s Office oversees the collection of all student payments, which includes enrollment, health, and all non-parking related fees and fines. The office also facilitates refunds and provides information on the cost  of attendance, financial holds, the application of deferrals, and other payment options.
Theatre
ivc.edu/arts/theatre-arts-department
The Theatre Department stages four to five shows each year in the Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center, from spectacular musical theatre productions, to classical dramas, to intimate ensemble pieces. All students are welcome to participate. There are opportunities to perform both on stage and backstage. The department offers an exciting, vigorous education in acting and technical theatre. For information about upcoming productions and how to audition (or to find out more about the theatre program), contact department chair M. Scott Grabau at mgrabau@ivc.edu or 949-451-5553 or Ron Manuel-Ellison at rmanuel@ivc.edu or 949-451-5303.
Transfer Center
SSC 230 • 949-451-5339 • ivctransfercenter@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/transfer-center
Hours vary by semester; visit the website for current hours.
The Transfer Center offers information, resources, workshops, and college fairs to educate and assist students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Information is available regarding the admissions process, including application deadlines and admission requirements. Students may make individual appointments with counselors in the center for guidance in selecting majors and transfer institutions, learning about transfer requirements, planning academic coursework, applying for admission, appealing admission denials, and more.
In addition, the center offers general transfer workshops as well as application workshops to assist students with the transfer process. Students can obtain information regarding Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs available with UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz, as well as with the CSU system and some private and out-of-state institutions. Students can also access information about universities and financial aid programs via Internet workstations in the center. Students who visit the center can also use College Source to view catalogs for most colleges and universities across the United States.
The center arranges in-person and virtual appointments on the IVC campus with representatives from the University of California, California State University, and independent and out-of-state colleges and universities. During our college transfer fairs, students may speak with representatives from many UC and CSU campuses and independent colleges and universities. The center also provides transportation for campus tours to local four-year universities.
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Veterans Services Center
SSC 120 • 949-451-5296 • 949-451-5666 (fax) • ivcvets@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/veterans-center
IVC Federal School Code: 025395
The Veterans Services Center (VSC) is a one-stop center that offers a holistic approach to assist veterans, active military, and dependent veteran students in achieving academic success in their transition from military life. Our services include onsite mental health, physical health, financial support, and academic support services. The VSC houses full-time staff, including a director, counselors, a certifying official, and support staff focusing on providing direct support services to student veterans. A Veteran Success on Campus Counselor from the VA is present Wednesdays and Fridays weekly to assist with Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31) and VA benefits. Additional services include tutoring, healthcare benefit enrollment, disability claim support, financial workshops, food resources, liaison with other veteran agencies, and regular visits from outside partnering agencies. The VSC also consists of a computer lab with printing services.
Irvine Valley College complies with Title 38, including §3679(e), which contains specific criteria added by Public Law 115-407. Irvine Valley College requires all information necessary to the proper certification of enrollment. This may include DD214, Certificate of Eligibility, and Certification Request Form.
Writing Center
LA 103 • 949-451-5249 • ivcwritingcenter@ivc.edu
ivc.edu/writing-center
M-Th: 8:30 am - 8 pm F: 9 am - 3 pm
The Writing Center is here to help with your writing assignments! We have Writing Conference courses for College Writing classes (WR 382, ESL 382, WR 181, and WR 182), and also for Humanities and Social Sciences courses (WR 385) and for transfer and job applications (WR 375 and WR 376). We offer one-on-one conferences on a first-come, first-served basis for enrolled students. IVC English faculty will work with you and offer personalized feedback on your writing. Credit for instructional support in essay writing is available to students enrolled in Writing 181, 182, and WR 382, the Writing Conference. Conferences are available on a first-come, first-served basis for enrolled students. Enrolled students may use computers for academic purposes. To receive credit for Writing 382 and ESL 382 (with WR 1 and WR 302 or ESL 302), students must record 24 hours in the Center and participate in four formal conferences. To receive credit for Writing 181 (with WR 1 only) and 182, WR 375, and WR 376, students must record 12 hours and attend two formal conferences in the Writing Center by the date specified in the course schedule. WR 385, a 0-unit course, is also available to students enrolled in Humanities and Social Sciences courses. Here at the Writing Center, we offer a friendly, supportive space to help you improve your writing and succeed in your courses. We hope to see you in the Center!
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