From the President's Desk | Honoring Native American Heritage Month |  Giving Day Raises a Record $173,822 | IVC Receives Major Investment from Samueli Foundation | Host a Table at International Day | Campus Buzz: Recent Event Highlights | Women's Soccer Team Earns Biggest Point of Season at Cypress | IVC Concludes 40th Year Celebration

Students,

This fall, Irvine Valley College proudly concluded a yearlong celebration marking four decades of educational excellence, innovation, and community impact. As we celebrated Founder’s Day on October 22, we took time to reflect not only on our humble beginnings but also on the remarkable journey that has shaped IVC into one of California’s premier community colleges. Continue Reading President's Message »

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating Native Americans and their diverse cultures, histories, and traditions. America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. Join us for a special screening of the film On the Backs of Our Ancestors, followed by an in-depth discussion with director Todd Perry and Acjachemen Tribal leader Mark Mendez. See Upcoming Native American Heritage Events »

The IVC Foundation raised an unprecedented $173,822 at their annual Giving Day event on October 16, which go towards supporting IVC students and programs. This marks the sixth straight year the Foundation has set a new record. Donations were bolstered by the PRO IVC matching incentive, through which the IVC Foundation Board of Governors contributed $1 for every $2 donated, up to a $500 match per Foundation account. See Giving Day Photos »

IVC has been selected as one of four higher education institutions in Orange County to receive $3 million dollars from the Samueli Foundation to strengthen pathways for community college students pursuing degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The initiative also includes the creation of the Orange County STEM Regional Collaboration, a three-year, $4 million partnership among IVC, Fullerton College, Orange Coast College, and Cal State Fullerton. Continue Reading About Samueli Foundation Initiative »

Join in the celebration of International Day on November 19 by hosting a table of your country of origin! The event takes place at Live Oak Terraces and will offer entertainment and multicultural food. Space to host a table is limited. Sign up by Friday, November 7 by emailing the International Student Office. Sign Up to Host a Table »

It’s been a lively month on campus! Relive the highlights and memorable moments! 
Watch Latinx Heritage Month Celebration Highlight »
See Photos from Filipino American History Month »
See Photos from Día de los Muertos Celebration »
See Photos from Fall College Fair »

Irvine Valley's women's soccer team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 0-0 Orange Empire Conference draw at eighth-ranked in the state Cypress on the road Tuesday afternoon. It was the first tie of the year for the Lasers. Irvine Valley's record moved to 9-8-1 on the year and 3-7-1 in the conference. IVC stayed in sixth place in the conference and is two wins away from fifth-place Golden West. Continue Reading About Women's Soccer »

IVC capped off its yearlong 40^th anniversary celebration with an orange tree plaque dedication on October 22, followed by the premiere of our commemorative documentary, Little College in the Orange Groves: 40 Years in the Making, on October 28. Read More About the 40th Year Celebrations »

See Photos from Orange Tree Plaque Dedication »
Watch Little College in the Orange Groves: 40 Years in the Making »
See Photos from Documentary Premiere »

New/Returning Student Spring '26 Priority Registration 
October 30 – November 6
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Faculty Contractual Day – Classes Not in Session 
Monday, November 10 

Veterans Day Holiday – Campus Closed 
Tuesday, November 11

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