Irvine Valley College 

Quote from the President

“Irvine Valley College is proud to be ranked #1 in Orange County and #3 among all California community colleges for its transfer rates. We offer more than 60 associate degree majors and 40 career and technical certificate programs. We serve approximately 15,000 students from our neighboring communities and from over 40 foreign countries. Our dedicated and enthusiastic faculty and counselors—many with regional, national, and international reputations as authors, scientists, designers, musicians, Fulbright scholars, and entrepreneurs—are accessible and student-focused.”

Interesting Facts

• For 25 years, Irvine Valley College has partnered with the Irvine and Tustin School districts to sponsor the Astounding Inventions Competition. This annual competition was established to promote student interest and learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Hundreds of students participate in this annual event. 
• The Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Invitational (BOSI) Project brings new sculptural works by professional and emerging artists onto the campus promoting art, enhancing the educational experience for students and enriching the working environment for administration, faculty and staff.
• The Irvine Valley Veterans Club offers a friendly environment and provides support and resources for returning military men and women and their family members attending IVC to meet their goals of obtaining a higher education. Current club members have served on active duty or are currently serving in a guard or reserve unit while attending IVC. Membership is not limited to veterans. All interested students are invited to participate.