What type of student are you? Your steps to start at IVC depend on who you are. Choose from below to find out what you need to do to become an IVC student. New IVC Student You have never applied to or attended Irvine Valley College. International Student You need to complete the International Student Application if you have a F-1, F-2 Visa, or are currently in the change of status and possess a J1, B1/B2, and/or M1 Visa. Returning IVC Student If you have applied to IVC but it has been more than a year since you have taken a class at IVC, you will need to re-apply. Dual Enrollment You need to apply for “special admissions” if you are currently in middle/high school and have never applied to IVC. California Virtual Campus (CVC) Student I’m a student from another college who wants to take class at IVC through the California Virtual Campus (CVC) program .