APPLICATION FILING PERIODS:
Out of Country Applicants:
Transfer Applicants inside the US:
International Student Center
5500 Irvine Center Drive, CEC 7, Irvine, California 92618
Tel: 949-451-5414
iso@ivc.edu
https://www.ivc.edu/international
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION
2023-2024
Fall:
February 1 – July 1
Fall:
February 1 – July 24
Spring:
September 1 – December 1
Spring:
September 1 – December 1
Summer:
February 1 – April 10
Summer:
February 1 – May 10
Appl
ication for admission requires both an on-lin
e application AND submission of the documents listed below. Submitted
application documents will not be returned to you.
STEP 1 – APPLY ON-LINE:
Submit the on-line application at CCCApply International Student Application. Once you receive your IVC student ID, you can submit
the remaining documents listed below. If you have not received your student ID within 5 days, please contact [email protected] for
assistance. NOTE: F-1 visa students must complete the on-line “International Application”.
STE
P 2 – SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1.
International Student Data Form: Complete and sign the attached International Student Data Form.
2.
Proof of English Proficiency: * Submit an official score report from one of the following approved tests:
TOEFL:
IELTS:
4.5
CAMBRIDGE:
iTEP:
3.5
EIKEN:
PEARSON:
41
GTEC CBT:
DUOLINGO:
80
Approved intensive English schools (an official letter and/or certificate is required):
Partner ESL Sc
hool:
AOI College of Languages:
ELS Language Centers
FLS International:
GEOS English Academy:
Kaplan International English:
LASC:
Language Systems International (LSI):
Poly Languages Institute:
UC Irvine Extension:
UC Riverside Extension:
Level of Completion:
Level 6
Level 109
Level 14
Level 6
Advanced Level
Level 6
Level 6
Level 6
AC ENG XIC 20A and ESL Level 6
Level 600
3.
Evidence of Secondary/High School Completion: Official
transcripts with certified English translation showing proof of
graduation from secondary/high school are required.
Overseas schools: An official credential evaluation may be
requested. For a list of approved foreign credential evaluation agencies please visit NACES.
US s
chool requirement:
Visit Providing Transcripts to IVC for information on how to submit official transcripts from US schools
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4.
Financial Certification and Affidavit of Support showing a minimum of US $28,876 (current estimate): Applicants must
show proof of funding for our estimate of one year Tuition & Living Expenses which is US $28,876. A bank statement
(dated within the last 4 months) and complete Affidavit of Support must be submitted. See “Estimate of Expenses” for a
breakdown of annual tuition and living expenses. An additional $5000 per dependent is required to the above total.
Government Sponsored Students: An official Financial Guarantee addressed to Irvine Valley College is required and must
include the student name and duration of the sponsorship. IVC will review to determine if we are able to accept specific
sponsorship organizations. Government sponsored students will also be required to submit a signed FERPA/Release o
f
Information Form.
5.
Copy of the information page from your passport.
F-1 STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM A US SCHOOL MUST ALSO SUBMIT:
1.
Copy of all previously issued I-20s
2.
Copy of F-1 visa
3.
I-94 (this can be downloaded from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/)
4.
Official transcripts from all US schools attended. Visit Providing Transcripts to IVC for information on how to submit official
transcripts.
APPLICANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: Irvine Valley College may admit applicants under the age of 18 based on verified high
school/secondary completion; applicants must be 17 years of age at the start of their first semester. All applicants under the age of
18 must have a designated legal guardian who is a US citizen or resident who is 25 years of age or older. (IVC cannot act as your Legal
Guardian). You must live with your designated Legal Guardian until you become 18 years of age.
To find the required Guardianship Forms: Visit https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission and click on “Additional Application
Information” and “Applicants Under 18 Years of Age”.
SEND APPLICATIONS TO: By email to: [email protected]
By mail to: Irvine Valley College
International Student Program
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California 92618 USA
APPLICATION PROCESSING TIMES: Please allow 3-5 days to receive confirmation of your application status.
RECEIVING THE I-20: The acceptance letter and I-20 will be sent to you by email. US Department of Homeland Security
regulations require that I-20s ONLY be sent to students; we are not able to send I-20s to third parties.
* ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: All students must take the English/ESL Guided Self Placement (GSP) during matriculation to register for
classes. Submission of English proficiency test scores does not waive this requirement.
ES
TIMATE OF EXPENSES 2023-2024
(Fees subject to change in fall 2024)
The following estimates are for one academic year (2 semesters). International students are required to enroll and
successfully complete a minimum of 12 units per semester. All figures are in US dollars.
Estimated Annual Expenses Two Semesters/Year
International Student Tuition:
($456/unit)
$10,944
Health Center Fee:
$52
Medical Health Insurance
(required):
$2,200
Books, supplies and incidentals:
$1,680
Housing:*
$14,000
TOTAL:
$28,876
DEPENDENTS (spouse or children): An additional $5,000 per dependent is required to cover living expenses for dependent(s).
Bank information showing this additional amount must be submitted in order for an I-20 to be issued.
Th
e District mandated health insurance plan must be purchased by all international students prior to registration. Fees are
estimates and are subject to change.
* Ho
using costs may increase depending on option chosen. Students can live with local host families or in off-campus
apartments. Visit Housing
fo
r local housing options.
Th
e above fees represent the minimum estimated tuition and living expenses that an international student can expect to pay
while attending Irvine Valley College. Applicants must show funding of US $28,876 in order to receive the I-20; the I-20 is the
document needed to apply for the F-1 visa. Fees are subject to change by the State of California and the South Orange County
Community College District Board of Trustees. Tuition and fees are due in full at the time of registration.
T
o apply to IVC visit: https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission
5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, 949-451-5414, https://www.ivc.edu/international, [email protected]du
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) TESTING:
All students must take the TB test during orientation AND before starting classes. TB testing is a 2-day process. The cost of the TB
test is $25.
Off-Campus TB Testing: Below is a list of local facilities where students can take the TB test. Contact the specific center for costs.
U
nited Medical Imaging Health Care Centers:
Irvine
Huntington Beach
Garden Grove
15825 Laguna Canyon Road, #101
16161 Gothard St., #C
12665 Garden Grove Blvd., #103
Tel: 949-777-9000
Tel: 714-500-6600
Tel: 714-620-8200
Fountain Valley
Buena Park
Anaheim
11160 Warner Ave., #105
6131 Orangethorpe Ave., #130
1801 W. Romneya Dr., #104
Tel: 714-619-7500
Tel: 714-522-2077
Tel: 714-678-4000
IVC does not accept TB tests taken outside of the USA.
Students who are traveling outside of the US after submitting the application must complete TB testing
during the International Student Orientation.
HEALTH INSURANCE: All international students are required to purchase the District mandated health insurance plan in order to
be eligible to register for classes. Visit Health Insurance fo
r more information.
HOUSING: Irvine Valley College does not have on-campus housing. Please visit Housing Information for listings of local apartments
and home stay placement agencies that you can contact for assistance with housing placement
ORIENTATION PROGRAM: All international students are required to attend the International Student Orientation to be eligible to
attend classes. Orientation includes both on-line and in-person activities. In-person activities are scheduled 1-2 weeks prior to the
start of classes. The exact date of orientation will be sent to you in your acceptance letter and can be found at International Student
Orientation.
STUDENTS WITH A BACHELOR/MASTER DEGREE: Applicants who have already earned a Bachelor or Master degree in the US
or in another country may have difficulty transferring to a California university as some institutions do not accept students for a
second Bachelor’s degree. Please review Registration Priorities f
or information related to California registration priority regulations.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: All programs and activities of the South Orange County Community College District shall be
operated in a manner which is free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, gender,
marital status, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or veteran’s status.
THE CLEARY REPORT (ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT) is made available by October 1 of each year and provides three years of
statistical information about specific criminal incidents, which have occurred on campus, or at off campus buildings or property
owned or controlled by the district and the public property immediately adjacent to the campus. The latest report is available at
http://campuspolice.ivc.edu/pages/annualreport.aspx.
DISABILITY NOTICE: If you have a disability, please visit the Disability Support Programs for Students at Irvine Valley College, SSC
171, to ensure that your individual needs are met, or call the office at 949-451-5630. More information is available at
http://students.ivc.edu/dsps/
Personal Information
This application is for: Fall Spring Summer Year:
Name:
Last/Family Name
First Name
Middle Name
Student ID: Date of Birth:
Month / Day / Year
Age: _ Male Female
Intended Major at IVC (see “Available Degree & Certificate Programs”):
Country of Birth: Country of Citizenship ____________________________________
Home Country Address (required):
Number and Street Apt No.
Ci
ty Postal Code Country
Preferred Email Address (print clearly): _
Home Country Telephone: US Telephone:
US Address (if available):
Number and Street Apt No.
_
City State Postal Code
Date of High School completion: Month Year _ Name of High School:
Visa Information:
Are you currently in the USA? No Yes If yes, on what kind of visa (F-1, B-2):
If F-1, what school are you currently attending?: _
Required for Transfer Students: Please submit copies of your I-20, passport, F-1 visa and I-94
Do you plan to travel outside of the US prior to the beginning of the semester?: Y
es No
If yes, please indicate your dates of travel:
Will you be traveling with dependents (spouse, children): Yes (please contact the International Office) No
If yes, please indicate the number of dependents:
I authorize Irvine Valley College to release information related to my application status to:
Name (or Agency Name):
Last First
Relationship to Student: Email: _
How did you hear about IVC?: Educational Agency:
Website (Name):
ESL School:_
Advertisement/Publication:
US Advising Center IVC Student/Alumni Relative
My signature below certifies that the above information is true and correct. I understand that falsification of any of the above
information or falsi
fication of supporting documents that I submit in support of my application to Irvine Valley College will result in my
disqualification for admission.
Student Signature: Date:
International Student Data Form
For Use by the International Student Program Only: Received by: Date:
An international student must be guaranteed US $28,876 annually in financial support in order to be issued an I-20 from Irvine Valley
College. This Affidavit of Support must be completed by you and your sponsor. An original bank statement from your sponsor’s bank
account
(dated within the last 4 months) must also be submitted showing the required funding. The bank statement must include a
certified English translation, if necessary.
Student’s Name: _
Last/Family Name First Name Middle Name
Irvine Valley College I.D. #
Date of Birth: _
Month/Day/Year
Telephone: _ Email Address: _
My signature certifies that the information provided below has been signed by my sponsor and is complete and correct to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading statement may result in the denial of my admission or cancellation of
registration.
_
Student‘s Signature Date
5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, 949-451-5414, https://www.ivc.edu/international iso@ivc.edu
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
Sponsor’s Email: _
Telephone
Postal Code
Country
Relationship to applicant (father, aunt, self, etc.,):
Sponsor’s
Address:
Street Address Apt # City
Date:
Sponsor’s Signature:
Sponsor’s Certification
I,
_ certify that I will assume financial responsibility, including educational and
Name of Sponsor
living
costs for while they are enrolled at Irvine Valley College. I will provide the annual
Student Name
sum
of $ U.S. (Minimum of US $28,876 required; add $5000 per dependent to this sum). The amount on this
form must not exceed the balance on the bank
statement.
My signature certifies that the information given on this form is complete and ac
curate to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that any false or misleading statement will result in the denial of admission or cancellation of registration of the applicant.
AVAILABLE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Please choose from one of the many degree and Certificate programs listed below. AA: Associate in Arts; AA-T: Associate
in Arts for Transfer; AS: Associate in Science; AS-T: Associate in Science for Transfer; COA: Certificate of Achievement:
Accounting, AS, COA
Acting, AA
Administration of Justice, AS-T
Administration of Justice: Law
Enforcement, AS, COA
Administration of Justice: Supervision,
AS, COA
Administrative Assistant, AS, COA
American History, AA
Anthropology, AA-T, AA
Art History, AA-T, AA
Art, AA
Biology, AS-T, AS
Biotechnology - Lab Assistant, COA
Business Administration, AS-T, AA
Business Emphasis, AA
Business Information Worker, COA
Business Management, AS, COA
Chemistry, AS
Child Development, AS, COA
Chinese, AA
Commercial Dance, COA
Communication Studies, AA-T, AA
Computer Applications, AS, COA
Computer Science, AS-T, AS
Computer-Aided Design, AS, COA
Dance, AA
Design Model Making and Rapid
Prototyping, AS, COA
Digital Media Art, AS, COA
Early Childhood Education, AS-T
Economics, AA-T, AA
Electronic Technology, AS, COA
Elementary Teacher Education, AA-T
Emphasis in Liberal Studies, AA
Emphasis in Natural Sciences, AS
Emphasis in Social and Behavioral
Sciences, AA
Emphasis in the Arts, AA
Engineering AS
English - Creative Writing, AA
English - Literature, AA
English, AA-T
Environmental Science, AS-T
European History, AA
Film and Digital Media, AA
Fine Arts, AA
Fitness Professional, COA
French, AA
Geography, AA-T, AA
Geology, AS-T, AS
Global Studies, AA-T, AA
Health Sciences, AS
History, AA-T
Humanities and Languages Emphasis,
AA
Humanities, AA
Infant/Toddler, AS, COA
Japanese, AA
Kinesiology, AA-T
Law, Public Policy, and Society, AA-T
Live Entertainment Technician, COA
Local Area Networks - Cisco, AS, COA
Manufacturing Assistant, AS, COA
Mathematics, AS-T, AS
Music, AA-T, AA
Paralegal Studies, AS, COA
Philosophy, AA-T, AA
Physics, AS-T, AS
Political Science, AA-T, AA
Psychology, AA-T, AA
Public Health Science, AS-T
Real Estate Broker, COA
Real Estate Sales, COA
Real Estate Success, COA
Real Estate, AS
Recycling and Resource Management,
COA
Retail Management, COA
School-Age Child, AS, COA
Social Justice Studies, AA-T
Sociology, AA-T, AA
Spanish, AA-T, AA
Stage Management, COA
Studio Arts, AA-T
Supervision, AS, COA
Technical Theatre, AA
Theatre Arts, AA-T, AA
Web Authoring, AS, COA
IVC Is not authorized to issue I-20s for AESL/ESL programs.
F-1 visa students must be pursuing academic coursework in
a major listed above.