How do I enroll for classes?
- First you must apply for admissions. Go to the IVC homepage at http://www.imperial.edu and click on Application for Admission. After your online application is received and processed (usually takes at least two working days), an e-mail will be sent informing you of your admission status or requesting additional information, if needed. If you do not have an e-mail address,one will be assigned to you.
- Apply for financial aid if you wish to do so. Many programs are available to help with your educational expenses. Visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 100 or call 355-6266 for more information. Staff will be happy to assist you.
- Have your high school and/or college transcripts sent to IVC. If you took classes at another college or university which may meet prerequisite course requirements at IVC, have an official transcript sent to the Admissions and Records Office, IVC, PO Box 158, Imperial, CA 92251-0158. To be official, transcripts must be in unopened sealed envelopes from the reporting institution.
- Take the IVC assessment tests. If you plan to take English or math courses, and have not completed course work in those subjects at IVC or another college, before registering you should take the assessment tests in reading, writing, and math. Contact the Assessment Center at 355-6447 or visit the IVC Web page at www.imperial.edu and select For Students on the top menu bar, then Student Services on the left, and thenAssessment Center also on the left.
- Meet with a Counselor for help in selecting classes to reach your goals. To make an appointment call 760-355-6246. If possible, take copies of your high school and other college transcripts with you.
- Register (sign up) for classes – see following sections to determine when and how to register.
- Pay Fees – see section on Student Fees.
How do I learn what courses are being offered?
What is the difference between IVC’s credit and noncredit courses?
- Non-credit courses are open to California residents over the age of 18 and are free. Their aim is to increase access and life-long learning opportunities for students with diverse backgrounds.
- Credit course earn credit towards a degree and you must pay tuition per unit.
When and how do I take the assessment test?
- Contact the Assessment Center at 355-6447 or visit the IVC Web page at www.imperial.edu and select For Students on the top menu bar, then Student Services on the left, and thenAssessment Center also on the left. This page will also have the list of upcoming dates and times you can take the exam.
What happens if I have to miss a class?
- A student who fails to attend the first meeting of a class may be dropped by the instructor immediately following that class. Should readmission be desired, the student’s status will be the same as that of any other student who desires to add a class. Regular attendance in all classes is expected of all students enrolled. Instructors are expected to take a student’s attendance record into account in computing grades. A student may be excluded from further attendance in a class during any semester when absences after the close of registration have exceeded the number of class hours which the class meets per week. Further, an instructor may drop any student judged to be a disturbing element in the class. A student who is tardy three times may be considered as having been absent once.
What if I fail a class?
- Students who receive a grade of D, F, or NC in a course may repeat that course one time to earn a better grade. After the second grade is earned, the previous grade and credits will no longer be included in the calculation of the GPA. All grades will continue to be shown on the student’s transcript.
What kind of financial aid is available? (eligibility and process)
- There are several types of financial aid available to eligible students at Imperial Valley College. This assistance is made available by the college district, the state and federal governments, civic groups, and individual citizens. The college participates in available federal financial aid programs, with the exception of the federal student loan program. Imperial Valley College determines the amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for in accordance with state and federal law. Visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 100 or call 355-6266 for more information. Staff will be happy to assist you.
Does the program offer individual learning assistance with a tutor?
- The tutorial program at the Learning and Tutoring Center provides free tutoring to all students currently enrolled at IVC for a large variety of courses. Services are available during daytime and evening hours. The tutorial program provides individual and group tutoring, ESL conversation classes, individual and group study rooms, study skills and workshops, computer terminals, and television sets equipped with VCR and DVD. Tutoring is provided by appointment and walk-in basis.
What should I do if I have a disability?
- Students with disabilities at Imperial Valley College are eligible for accommodations related to their disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Services are provided to students with mobility, visual, hearing, speech, and orthopedic impairments, learning disabilities, psychological disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury, and other health impairments. Services are provided on an individual basis and may include reader services, note taking, tutoring, counseling, sign language interpreting, priority registration, learning disability assessment, and adapted computer instruction.
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