Workshops & Events to Help Complete Your Steps!
Meet with IVC staff and faculty to assist and guide you through the enrollment process. From filling out your application to completing three steps in one day — we're here to help!
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Steps to become an IVC student for those have never applied to or attended Irvine Valley College.
New students must complete the steps below in order to become an IVC student and register for classes. There are four important steps. Completing these steps can take 3-4 weeks, so plan ahead.
(If you are an international student, please visit International Admission Requirements.)
Apply for Admission
If you are 18 years or older, or a high school graduate, or have never attended IVC, or have been away from IVC for one semester, you must complete the IVC California Community College (CCC) application online.
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Need help applying to the college? Attend our Application Workshop.
Applied, but haven't heard from us?
If you have not received an IVC confirmation email within 24-hours after submitting your CCC application, please visit the IVC Application Search webpage for more information.
Complete Pre-Registration (Matriculation)
Please note: Matriculation will be available for students applying for the Fall 2025 term beginning February 1st, 2025.
*High school transcripts are highly encouraged to be submitted for placement consideration. Students with previous college coursework are advised to input their course(s) with grades of C or better in Transferology and schedule a counseling appointment to have their course(s) evaluated
Submit Financial Aid Application
You may be eligible for grants, loans, work-study programs, and/or scholarships to help pay for college. To be considered, please submit your FAFSA (or CADAA):
At IVC, we want to help ensure money doesn't stand in the way of your educational goals. If you have any questions or need assistance, please visit IVC Financial Aid or call 949-451-5287.
Register for Classes
Every student who has applied and completed the Steps to Becoming a Student at IVC (if applicable) will be given a registration date and time. Your registration date and time will tell you when you can access our Online Registration and begin signing up for classes. You may register online at or after your designated time, but not before your date and time.
Lookup Your Registration Date
You may view your registration date in MySite by following these steps:
For a list of upcoming dates, please visit Registration Dates.
Workshops & Events to Help Complete Your Steps!
Meet with IVC staff and faculty to assist and guide you through the enrollment process. From filling out your application to completing three steps in one day — we're here to help!
Check Status of Becoming an IVC Student
You will not be able to register for classes unless the first two steps are completed. You can view your completion progress at any time by logging in to MySite to check your status to make sure all the necessary components are completed.