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Welcome to the Final Week of the Fall Semester, everyone! 🎉
The air on campus is buzzing with a mix of last-minute study sessions, the sweet relief of almost being done, and maybe just a little bit of stress. Whether you're hunkering down for that last big final, putting the finishing touches on a massive paper, or just trying to navigate the chaos, please know: You have made it so far, and the finish line is in sight!🎓✨
| | | Important Notices & Reminders! | | Register for Winter & Spring 2026 | | |
Don’t miss your chance to grab your ideal schedule before classes fill up.
Plus, check out our 8-week courses, suitable for your scheduling needs!
Let’s make this your best semester yet — register for Winter & Spring today!
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Questions? The Counseling Center and Admissions & Records are always available to help!
📧 admissionsrecordsstaff@imperial.edu
📞 (760) 352-8320
| | Elevate Your Experience with Student Employment! 🚀 | | |
Do you want to gain valuable work experience and earn income while making a difference on campus? Explore our student employment opportunities!
Student jobs are part-time, designed with flexible schedules that work around your classes. Build professional skills, connect with campus departments, and grow your resume, all while staying focused on your studies 📖✍️
Need help or have questions?
📧athena.chavez@imperial.edu or 📞(760)-355-6295
Don’t miss this opportunity to balance work and school successfully! Click the button below to visit NEOED & see available job opportunities ⬇️
| | This Week's Student ID Card Schedule | | |
Ready for your new student ID? 📸 You can pick yours up at the Game Zone in the College Center (Bldg. 600) this week during the times listed below.
Student ID Hours
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Monday, December 1, 2025
- 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
- 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
- 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
- 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
- 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
| | Please note: We are closed on Fridays, and hours are subject to change without prior notification. For questions or more information, please contact miriam.trejo@imperial.edu | | Discover our STEMM Program! 🔬 | | |
Exciting news! IVC is starting their new STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) program! 🧬
This program is dedicated to empowering first-generation and low-income students who are pursuing careers in health, nursing, medicine, and STEMM-related fields.
Students can benefit from:
- 1-on-1 academic support & tutoring
- Priority registration
- Career preparation workshops & university field trips
- Leadership development & fun recreational activities
We are currently recruiting eligible students! Click Here to Apply Today!👇
| | See What's Happening this Week! | | Destressing at the Library Day! 📚 | | |
Finals week is here — which means it’s the perfect time to hit pause and recharge. Join us at the library for a day filled with relaxing activities designed to help you reset your mind, ease stress, and stay balanced during finals!
Take a moment to yourself — you’ve earned it.
🗓️ Wednesday, December 3rd
⏰ 11 AM - 1 PM
📍Library
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💰 Financial Wellness Workshop
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Invest in your financial future and create your transfer plan with our combined Crash Course and Transfer Workshop series on Wednesdays & Thursdays this week and next week!
These focused workshops will help you master your money and plan your university transfer!
⏰ 3:45 PM - 5 PM
📍Rm. 402
🗓️ Wednesday, December 3rd
🗓️ Thursday, December 4th
🗓️ Wednesday, December 10th
🗓️ Thursday, December 11th
Invest in your future success!
| | Fall 2025 Student Success Workshops | | |
The Library & Learning Services team invites you every Wednesday at 12 PM in the Library (Rm.1502) for free workshops designed to help you thrive at IVC!
✨ This Week: Finals Week Unwinding!
Take a breather! 🌿 Join us for relaxing, end-of-semester activities designed to help you unwind, recharge, and find some calm during finals week.
| | Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony 🎓🎉 | | |
The time has come! Join us as we recognize the hard work, growth, and achievements of our graduating students. This milestone deserves to be celebrated!
✨ Inspiring speeches
✨ Recognition of graduates
✨ Family & friends welcome
✨ A memorable send-off into your next chapter
Whether you’re walking the stage or cheering from the crowd, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss.
Let’s honor the Class of Fall 2025 together! 🎓💛
🗓️ Saturday, December 6th
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM
📍Gym
| | Not Sure Where to Go? Check Out the Campus Map! | | Remember to park legally, keep your permit visible, and always secure your vehicle. Need help? Our Campus Safety team is a phone call away and ready to assist you! Call 760-355-6308 or 760-355-6307 to speak with them. | | Are You a Veteran? Check out the MVSC! | | |
If you're a veteran or the dependent of a veteran, our Military & Veteran Success Center is the place for you! At MVSC, we have staff committed to serving you & boosting your success!
Visit our webpage to learn more about our Military & Veteran Success Center or contact the MVSC office by phone, email, or stopping by!i👇
📍 Bldg. 4500 | 📩mvscenter@imperial.edu | 📞 (760) 355-6141
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The Welcome & Student Success Center is your go-to place for help, answers, and guidance. We offer free support, resources, and programs to make sure you succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
📍 Location: Building 600, Room 624
🕗 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
What You’ll Find in the Center:
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First Year & Second Year Experience (FYE/SYE): Workshops, counseling, and events to help you thrive in college.
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Promise Program: Free tuition, book help, tutoring, and more for eligible first-time students.
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A²MEND & PUENTE: Culturally focused programs with mentoring, community, and transfer support.
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LEVEL UP ESL: Support for students learning English, including class options and academic help.
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Community Outreach & Engagement: Get involved and learn about opportunities on and off campus.
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Early Alert Process: If you're having a tough time in class, we’ll reach out with help, no judgment, just support.
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Enrollment Help: Not sure what to do next? Come in, we can help with registration, applications, financial aid questions, and more.
You don’t have to know exactly what you need, just walk in and we’ll help you from there. Stop by, say hello, and let’s get you Warrior Ready!
| | Fund Your Future! Don't Let Finances Hold You Back! | | |
Questions about Financial Aid?
Stop by our office in Building 1700!
Financial Aid Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM
Financial Aid Lab Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 AM - 5 PM
Zoom Virtual Lab Hours:
Monday - Friday
2 PM- 4 PM
You can check your financial aid status online through WebSTAR.
For more information call our office at 760-355-6266 or email us at contact.finaid@imperial.edu.
Please include your Student ID Number (G#) in the email.
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The IVC Foundation is here to help you achieve your goals! Check out our scholarships:
Not sure which one is right for you? The IVC Foundation office is open Monday through Friday
8 AM to 5 PM or click the button below to learn more!
| Contact us at 760-355-6113 or at ivcfoundation@imperial.edu | | Important Financial Aid Update When Choosing Your Program of Study | | |
Starting Fall 2025, you’ll be allowed one active Program of Study at a time, which means your financial aid will count toward one degree and one related certificate.
This focused approach ensures your aid only goes toward classes that count toward graduation or transfer, helping you stay on track, save money, and make the most of your financial aid.
| | Stay Informed: Important Campus Updates! | | |
If You See Something, Say Something.
Stay Aware: Report any suspicious activity to Campus Safety at (760) 483-7411
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 0 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 8 PM
| | | IVC's Commitment to a Safe & Supportive Campus | |
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Students, we want you to know that Imperial Valley College is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all members of our campus community—regardless of their circumstances. We are actively working with local and federal agencies to ensure that law enforcement does not come onto campus without proper legal notice. Your safety, privacy, and right to learn without fear remain our top priorities.
Our Dream Resource Program continues to offer support, safe spaces, and access to immigration-related resources. Additionally, we are committed to protecting your personal information and will vigorously oppose any unauthorized access to student records. IVC's Superintendent/President Dr. Lennor M. Johnson recently shared a campus message about this along with information on ways to access resources available to you through IVC's Dreamer Resource Program!
| | | | IVC Student Health Center Has Your Back! | | |
Your well-being matters, Desert Warriors! Our Student Health Center, located near the library in Building 1500, room 1536, offers comprehensive support for both your physical and mental health needs - and the best part? These services are included in your student fees.
Whether you prefer in-person visits, Zoom sessions, or phone consultations, our caring team provides confidential mental health counseling, medical services, and health education resources. Need a physical for your IVC program or dealing with an immediate health concern? Our campus nurse welcomes walk-ins and same-day appointments.
Visit us in Room 1536, call (760) 355-6310, or email our team at shcfrontdesk@imperial.edu to learn more about how we can support your health journey this semester
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| Need extra help? IVC has services to help you thrive! | | |
The Student Equity & Achievement Program at Imperial Valley College is dedicated to ensuring every student has an equitable opportunity for academic success and well-being. We especially support those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Black or African American, Foster Youth, Formerly Incarcerated, Homeless, Housing/Food Insecure, Student Athletes, and Veterans. If you face any challenges, whether academic or personal, we are here to help.
Click the button below to request support and let us know how we can assist you in achieving your goals at IVC.
| | Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students at IVC | | |
Imperial Valley College is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students through dedicated services, student organizations, and community partnerships.
The LGBTQIA+ Designee serves as a key contact for advocacy, support, and training, while programs like IVC Cares and Student Support Services connect students with essential resources. The LGBTQ+ Club, advised by EOPS Counselor Alexia Villagrana, provides a safe space for student engagement. IVC also celebrates Pride Month and Lavender Graduation to honor LGBTQIA+ students.
For assistance, click to visit our website to learn more. 🌈
| | Our IVC Campus Has Your Food & Supply Needs | | |
Grab a Bite on Campus!
Stop by Amy’s Snack Shack in the College Center, Bldg. 600
Mondays - Thursday: 7 AM - 8 PM Fridays: 8 AM - 3 PM
Breakfast is served until 12 PM and students get a 10% off the daily specials!
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Stock Up On Class Supplies at the IVC Bookstore
Stock up on everything you need for the fall semester at the IVC campus bookstore!
Regular Semester Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM
**Closed weekends and holidays**
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