Where we foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
In accordance with federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, below is a summary of consumer information that must be made available to all prospective students, applicants, employees, and current students at Imperial Valley College (IVC). As required by federal regulation, a notice of the availability of the information listed below is emailed to each enrolled student annually. Each topic listed gives a brief description of the information that must be disclosed and links to pages that contain the actual information or explain how it can be obtained. If you need assistance obtaining the information listed or you would like a paper copy, contact the Director of Financial Aid at:
I. Information about Imperial Valley College
II. Overview of Financial Aid Programs
III. Information Regarding Student Outcomes
IV. Information Regarding Health and Safety
Programs and Services Available to Students with Disabilities
The Disability Student Program and Services (DSPS) offers support services to students with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunity and participation at the college. For more information about our facilities and services available to students with disabilities, please visit the department's website at Disability Student Program and Services and College Accessibility page. We provide a variety of Accommodations tailored to our students' needs.
Student Body Diversity
IVC regularly reports demographic information to the Integrated Postsecondary Education
Data System (IPEDS), accessible via the College Navigator.
You can find gender and race/ethnicity data on the Enrollment tab of the College Navigator, as well as information about Pell Grant recipients
on the Financial Aid tab.
Gender, demographic, and other data are also available in the Student Profile documents
published regularly by the IVC Department of Institutional Assessment, Research, and
Planning can be found on our website at . In addition, diversity information is available
on the monitored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. For information
about Student Affairs, please visit the website.
Further details on gender, demographics, and other statistics are available in the
Student Profile documents published by the IVC Department of Institutional Assessment,
Research, and Planning, which can be found on our Institutional Research page. Additionally, diversity information is available through the IVC Student Success Metrics monitored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. For more about
Student Affairs, please visit the Student Affairs website.
Textbook Information
Students can access each semester's book list at efollett.com. This URL can be found at IVC Bookstore. After reaching the efollett page, simply enter "Imperial Valley College" in the "Search For A School" box and then select "Imperial Valley College" from the dropdown menu and click on the Search icon. On the next page, click on the "Books" link on the top menu. Every class in the schedule has a link to the booklist. Not all classes listed require texts.
Each semester's booklist is posted at the same time the class schedule is made public. Book information is listed as it becomes known through the submission of book orders from faculty. The list is updated daily.
The book list is subject to substantial change prior to, and through the course of a semester. The Textbook Refund Policy is listed here: Return Policy
Voter Registration Information
Students may visit: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ to register to vote. Students wishing to register via voter registration card may pick one up in Admissions & Records in Building 10 or in the Student Affairs Office in Building 1000. The Student Affairs Office also organizes voter registration events periodically.
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Imperial Valley College's Transfer of Credit Policies are available in the College Catalog.
To learn more about articulation agreements, please review this document and explore the following resources:
IVC Transfer Center Articulation
ASSIST
Imperial Valley College has a Career Services Center dedicated to assisting students with the career development process and transition to professional life. In addition, IVC holds an annual Career Fair on campus every Fall.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance: How to Read Your Award Offer/Cost of Attendance
Fees: Student Fees, Refunds, and Payments
College Navigator: NCES College Navigator
Refund Policies
The refund policy for the college can be found online at Student Fees, Refunds, and Payment Plan
A student who is required to withdraw from college because of extenuating circumstances must contact the Admissions and Records Office. Extenuating circumstances are verified situations beyond the student’s control, such as documented cases of a serious accident, illness, or the death of an immediate family member (Title 5, Section 550024). If a student needs to drop courses after the official drop deadline, they must submit a Student Petition to the Admissions and Records Office, indicating the request for a drop due to extenuating circumstances, along with supporting documentation.
The Director of Admissions and Records will review the submitted documentation, consult with the appropriate faculty, and determine whether the student is eligible for withdrawal. The student will be notified of the final decision and provided with information on the appeal process, if necessary.
If approved, the Director will enter a "W" (withdrawal) for the appropriate course(s), which will be reflected on the student's transcript. The Director will also inform the relevant faculty. If grades have already been posted, the Director will complete and submit Grade Change Forms to the faculty for approval, allowing the final grade(s) to be changed to a "W." All Student Petitions and supporting documentation will be scanned and added to the student’s permanent record.
Academic Programs
The details for our Educational Programs can be found online within our College Catalog. You may also find additional information on our Program Mapper page which contains more information for each individual program.
Instructional Facilities and Labs
The college provides instructional facilities and computer labs needed to support each of its academic programs. Contact the chairperson of the department for specific information about the facilities and resources available to support the academic program. Departments can be found online at Divisions
Faculty
Information on the college's faculty and instructional personnel is available through Imperial Valley College's online catalog and through the Human Resources Office. You may also find Contact Information for Faculty Members in our Faculty & Staff Directory.
Accreditation Information
You can find our accreditation information on the Accreditation Website
Copyright Infringement
Copyright infringement occurs when one or more of the exclusive rights granted to
a copyright owner under Section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States
Code) are exercised without permission or legal authority. These rights include the
reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works. In the context of file-sharing,
downloading or uploading substantial portions of a copyrighted work without authorization
constitutes copyright infringement.
Penalties for infringement can be both civil and criminal. In civil cases, individuals
found liable for copyright infringement may be required to pay either actual damages
or statutory damages, which range from $750 to $30,000 per work infringed. In cases
of "willful" infringement, courts may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. Courts
can also impose costs and attorneys' fees at their discretion. For more information,
refer to Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504 and 505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment
of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information,
visit the U.S. Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov or see the FAQ's section at https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/
The following links provide important information from Imperial Valley College regarding the appropriate use of copyrighted materials, intellectual property, and computer and network usage:
Additionally, Administrative Procedure 5500 outlines the expectations for honesty and integrity in the pursuit of students' academic goals, while Administrative Procedure 5520 outlines the consequences for cheating and plagiarism, including violation of copyright laws.
Constitution Day Information
In order to comply with the federal regulations requiring the development of educational programming to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17th of each year, Imperial Valley College's Student Affairs Office offers faculty, students, and staff access to variousU.S. Constitution Day educational resources. These include educational materials, movies, toolkits, and free pocket-size U.S. Constitution books.
Imperial Valley College can request inoculation records, however, on a routine basis, it does NOT require proof of vaccinations to enroll.
Overview of the Financial Aid Program
The Imperial Valley College Financial Aid Office administers various of Federal and State financial aid programs. While Imperial Valley College does not participate in Federal Loan programs, alternative educational loans are available through private lenders. Scholarships, both institutional and off-campus, are managed by the Imperial Valley College Foundation.
Contact Information for Obtaining Financial Aid Assistance
Prospective or enrolled students with questions about obtaining federal or state financial aid should contact the Imperial Valley College Financial Aid Office at 760-355-6266, via our Contact Form, or by email at contact.finaid@imperial.edu. For inquiries about IVC Scholarships, contact the Imperial Valley College Foundation Office at 760-355-6113. Additional contact information for specific staff members is available on the IVC Financial Aid Contact Information page
Need-Based and Non-Need-Based Federal and State Financial Aid
Imperial Valley College offers a wide range of financial aid programs, including both need-based and non-need-based options. Eligibility is determined based on the information provided and verified on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or through your application for various IVC Scholarships.
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student financial aid records. Federal loans disbursed to students or parents will be submitted to NSLDS and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system. Student and parent borrowers can track and manage their federal student loans and grants online at NSLDS Student Access. The secured site displays information on loans and grants, including amounts, outstanding balances, and status. Student and parent borrowers can also find contact information for their loan servicer.
Terms and Conditions of Direct Loan Deferments
If you have Federal Direct Student Loans from other institutions, you may be eligible to defer payment while enrolled at Imperial Valley College. For information on the various deferment options available to student and parent loan borrowers, please visit the Department of Education website at studentaid.gov and navigate to the "Manage Loans" section: Manage Loans.
Private Educational Loan Disclosures
Imperial Valley College does not participate in the Federal Student Loan Programs. Educational loans are available from a variety of private lenders, however, Imperial Valley College does not maintain or promote any specific private education loan lenders. Imperial Valley College recommends that students apply for Federal grants and other assistance under the Title IV HEA programs prior to considering private educational loans as the terms and conditions may be more favorable under these programs. Students who choose to accept a private educational loan are entitled to specific disclosures from the lender as specified in Truth in Lending 15 U.S.C. 1638(e): Click here to review the disclosures.
Some private educational loan lenders require school certification. Imperial Valley College will not certify a private educational loan without a current aid year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) on record and all federal and state grand aid eligibility determined and processed. Students may be eligible for federal student loans at institutions that participate in those programs. Upon request, the financial aid staff will assist a student with the information necessary to complete a self-certification form. Students may access electronic self-certification forms directly from the lender's website.
Upon request, Imperial Valley College will provide the self-certification form for private education loans required under Sec. 128(e)(3) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1638(e)(3) and the information required to complete the form, to the extent that Imperial Valley College possesses the information.
Graduation, Transfer, and Retention Rates
Imperial Valley College regularly reports graduation, transfer, and retention rates to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). To access this information, follow these steps:
Graduation and Retention Rates for Student-Athletes
Graduation and retention rates must be provided to student-athletes, their parents, high school coaches, and guidance counselors at the time an athletically related student aid offer is made. Please note that Imperial Valley College does not offer financial aid based on athletic ability. For information on graduation and retention rates or student success programs for student-athletes, please contact the Athletics Department.
Equity in Athletic Disclosure
In accordance with the federally mandated Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, information on annual participation rates and financing for men's and women's sports in intercollegiate athletic programs is available upon request to students and the general public. For more information or to receive a copy of the report, please contact the Athletics Department, or access the data online through the The Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Cutting Tool.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security Report, known as the Clery Act Report, which includes the college's crime statistics, is available online before October 1st of each year. Staff, faculty, and students are notified via an email informing them where to view the report. A paper copy of the report is available upon request from the Campus Safety and Security Office.
Timely warnings are issued to alert staff, faculty, and students whenever a serious crime occurs on campus and the suspects remain at large, posing a potential risk to the college community. Alerts are sent through campus-wide emails and notices posted at building entrances campus-wide.
The Daily Crime Log is available for review at the Campus Safety and Security Office. Alleged victims of a crime involving violence or non-forcible sex offenses may submit
a written request of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the school directly
to the Student Affairs Office.
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
For information on emergency response and evacuation procedures, please visit: