As one of California's leading community colleges and one of Orange County's best known educational institutions, we provide students exceptional educational opportunities in outstanding facilities and an extraordinary faculty and staff.
Location: 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618. IVC is located at the corner of Jeffrey Road and Irvine Center Drive.
- Irvine Valley College is part of the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD).
- Saddleback College is also part of the SOCCCD.
Accreditation: Irvine Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Governance and Funding: Irvine Valley College is a public community college funded by a combination of state and local tax dollars. Through its foundation, the college also actively solicits private donations from individuals and corporations to support its capital outlay projects, program needs, and students through scholarships.
IVC at a Glance
- Founded: 1979 as Saddleback College North Campus; 1985 as Irvine Valley College
- Type of College: Public two-year community college
- System Calendar: Semester System (fall semester, spring semester, summer sessions)
- Mascot: Lasers
- Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly School: Silver
- Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Status: Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution; Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (e-HSI)