Irvine Valley College (IVC) combines a small-college environment with more than 60 acres of modern facilities and equipment, dedicated staff, and an excellent faculty who combine knowledge and experience with a sincere commitment to learning. IVC offers day and evening classes, on campus or online. After its creation as a satellite campus in 1979, IVC became an independent institution in 1985, and has seen its transfer rates and campus community flourish. Its faculty includes authors, Fulbright scholars, scientists, professional musicians and entrepreneurs who are accessible and student-focused.

Irvine Valley College offers two-year associate degrees in over 70 majors in the liberal arts and sciences, business sciences, social sciences, and technologies. Students can complete general education and pre-major requirements for transfer to four-year colleges, train for a specific job by earning a certificate in one of IVC's 60 career and technical programs or they can take courses for their own personal development.

Student Life at Irvine Valley College is very dynamic, with clubs and extra-curricular programs available for students to join. In addition, there are dance and theater programs, art exhibits and special events that happen year-round on campus. IVC also has a very active athletics program with state and national championship titles in both men and women's sports.

Irvine is vibrant city in the heart of Orange County, California. The multicultural city is home to over 100 international and national company headquarters. It has been consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the US and one of the Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine (2016). The city is just a short drive to Los Angeles and San Diego, giving students easy access to the famous Southern California beaches in the summer, mountain ski resorts in winter and a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round.