AESL Counseling
Counselors are available to assist ESL students with any questions about the college and classes. As an ESL student, often times you are not only new to the college, but also to the country. The counselors 51ÁÔÆæ want to assist you.
Desiree Ortiz Receives Statewide Classified Employee of the Year Honor
IVC is proud to announce that Senior Administrative Assistant Desiree Ortiz has been named a 2026 California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Classified Employee of the Year, one of the highest honors awarded to classified professionals within the California Community Colleges system.
Ortiz was one of only six classified employees selected statewide for the distinction, which recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to Vision 2030, equitable student outcomes, leadership, professionalism, and service to their college communities.
IVC Honors Student Published in Scribendi Magazine
Scribendi, the flagship literary and arts publication of the Western Regional Honors Council (WRHC), is celebrating its 40th anniversary this spring, and 51ÁÔÆæ honors student Kimia Seifi is among the students featured in this year's edition. Seifi's visual art piece, Pho Dollars, was selected for publication in the , an annual publication showcasing creative works from honors students at member institutions throughout the region and beyond.
ASIVC Special Elections Results
Congratulations to the new 2026-27 ASIVC Student Leaders!
Results of the ASIVC Spring 2026 Special Election which took place May 11 - 13, 2026 are list below.
- There were a total of TBA ballots cast.
CalWORKs
Welfare-To-Work Training
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is designed to assist families as they become financially self-sufficient.
Tuition-Free Noncredit Classes
Attend noncredit classes at 51ÁÔÆæ with no cost for tuition. Additional fees may apply (see FAQs).
IVC Black Student Success Scholars Explore HBCUs Across Texas and Louisiana
Fifteen students in IVC's Black Student Success Scholars (BSSS) program recently took part in a multi-day tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Texas and Louisiana. Throughout the experience, students explored transfer opportunities, learned about academic programs, and experienced the culture and traditions of HBCU campuses firsthand. The group visited schools including Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Grambling State University, and Xavier University of Louisiana.
From the Desk of The President
Inspire 2035 is IVC’s bold roadmap for the future, bringing together our new strategic and facility plans into a shared vision for the decade ahead. More than a document, it embodies the voices, expertise, and dedication of our college community and captures what we strive to achieve together.
IVC MUN Earns Top Honors at National Conference in New York
From April 5–10, 51ÁÔÆæ’s Model United Nations team competed at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York, earning top recognition among participating institutions. The team received an Outstanding Delegation award—granted to just 5% of schools—along with four Position Paper Awards, two Outstanding Delegate honors, and a Committee Chair selection. IVC was one of only two community colleges to earn Outstanding Delegation distinction and tied for the most position paper awards among all delegations.