University Bridge @ Irvine Valley College (IVC) is located in beautiful Irvine, California, rated as the “Safest City in America.”* Just a short drive to Los Angeles and San Diego, UBridge@IVC gives 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. It’s also close to the Irvine Spectrum Center and a few top universities, including UC Irvine and of course UCLA and UC San Diego.
Location
Location at a Glance
- Located in Irvine, California in beautiful Orange County, known for its safe communities
- Close to Los Angeles and San Diego
- In the heart of Southern California’s “Technology Coast” and is home to over 15,000 businesses from small start-ups to major international corporations
- Mild climate ranging from 4°C (January) to 29°C (August) with 280+ days of sunshine per year
Irvine Valley College
Founded in 1979, Irvine Valley College is a leader among community colleges in the nation. It is just a few minutes from UC Irvine, and has transferred more students to UCI than any other college in the state. IVC combines a small-college environment with more than 60 acres of modern facilities and equipment, including its beautiful state-of-the-art $32 million Performing Arts Center. Known for its strong academics and high transfer rate, IVC has been named “Top Medium-Sized Community College in Southern California”!**
Campus Fast Facts
- Over 1,000 university majors available through transfer
- Pathway to the University of California
- #1 in transfers to UC Irvine among all community colleges in California, ~64%***
- #1 in transfers to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Davis, and UC Riverside among all Orange County community colleges
- Has among the highest university transfer rates in the state, including to prestigious universities like Brown, Columbia, Caltech, Penn, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC
- Draws more than 15,000 students annually and embraces over 780 international students
- 20+ student clubs and 13 athletic teams, including an e-Sports program for qualified players
*According to FBI rate, 11 years in a row – **Edsmart.org – ***Fall 2019, for schools sending 10+ students