Irvine Valley College Foundation

The Irvine Valley College Foundation believes in contributing to a meaningful experience that enhances teaching and learning at Irvine Valley College. Every day we cultivate resources because we strive to provide access to an exceptional education and a caring campus community.

In 1976 a select citizen's advisory committee determined that another campus was needed to serve the north region of the 376 square mile Saddleback Community College District. On July 1, 1985 Saddleback North Campus officially became Irvine Valley College. The original 3 schools were Business and Social Sciences; Arts, Languages and Humanities; and Health, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Technologies. 
IVC serves over 15,000 students, offering 81 degrees in liberal arts and sciences, business sciences, social sciences, and technologies. Many students transfer to 4 year colleges and universities across California and the United States.

Our student body is comprised of over 23,000 individuals, both full and part time learners. Scholarships are given to deserving students so that they may continue their education. For the 2023-2024 educational year we awarded over 600 scholarships totaling more than $558,000. In addition we raise funds for a number of programs on campus in order to ensure that our students have the most impactful educational experience possible. For example funds are raised to cover expenses in order for our Forensics and Model United Nations Teams to participate in competitions. They placed 1st, many times, in national competitions which include teams from four year institutions.

The importance of the IVC Foundation continues to increase as state and other public funds become less reliable. There are countless opportunities to invest in the students and programs of IVC. A few examples are: Scholarships – As a public institution of higher education, it is our responsibility to ensure that all students have access to an affordable, quality education. Scholarships enable and encourage students to focus on their education. Programmatic – The faculty and staff at IVC strive to provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience. In order to achieve this goal, they often need to identify and secure outside funds to cover expenses that cannot be covered by general college funds as there either are not enough or there is a restriction on the money. The Spot (Food Resource Center) – IVC Students struggling with food insecurities are encouraged to seek out resources in The Spot. The Spot is a free, confidential service aiming to provide registered students with the appropriate resources to manage a sufficient, healthy diet. The program provides short-term relief and offers referrals for additional community support and ongoing assistance with food insecurity. Facilities – While there are plans for new buildings and upgraded facilities, the list of structures and improvements needed in order to fully service our students is long.

Irvine Valley College was designed to serve the cities of Irvine and Tustin, but our student body consists of students from all over Orange County. We also educate out of state students and some from other countries.

 The Irvine Valley College Foundation believes in contributing to a meaningful experience that enhances teaching and learning at Irvine Valley College. Every day we cultivate resources because we strive to provide access to an exceptional education and a caring campus community.

Drawing more than 24,000 students annually, IVC is dedicated to delivering academic excellence, offering more than 164 career-ready degrees and certificates, including focused pathways in 21-in-demand industry sectors. IVC is #1 in transfers to UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Davis, and UC Riverside among all Orange County community colleges. IVC also has among the highest rates of student transfers in the state, including to prestigious universities like Brown, Columbia, Caltech, Harvey Mudd, the University of Pennsylvania, and USC.

Whether you are a first-time college student, as a person interested in lifelong learning classes, or are interested in attending a performance or athletic event, we are here to serve your needs. I encourage you to browse our website. Please get to know us and discover all that Irvine Valley College has to offer.