📖Introduction

Irvine Valley College (IVC) is a leading community college located in Irvine, California. Founded in 1979, the college has established itself as a premier institution offering high-quality education and diverse academic opportunities. Committed to student success, IVC provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that nurtures the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students.

IVC offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, catering to various fields of study, including arts, sciences, business, technology, and health sciences. With a faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching and a commitment to student engagement, Irvine Valley College fosters a vibrant educational community where students are encouraged to explore their interests and pursue their educational aspirations. Additionally, the college's modern facilities, extensive resources, and emphasis on innovative teaching methods ensure students receive a well-rounded education and the skills required to thrive in the ever-changing global landscape.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Certificate of Proficiency Mechanical Computer-Aided Design at Irvine Valley College

The IVC Drafting Program is designed to help students gain computer-aided design skills that are in demand across a wide array of technical fields including engineering, architectural design, and land development. In as little as one semester, students can learn the fundamentals of an industry standard CAD program and can greatly enhance their existing skillsets or gain access to a diverse job market with outstanding opportunities for long term growth. The IVC Drafting Program is designed to assist students in developing computer-aided design (CAD) skills for businesses involving manufacturing, construction, testing and design. Students receive advanced training on industry standard CAD programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, and Civil3D. Additional instruction is provided covering basic terminology, object identification, and modern business practices. Students are typically provided with free educational versions of software programs for home use and certification exams are available both online and through our testing center. Professions which utilize computer-aided drafting skills include mechanical engineering, civil engineering and land development, electrical drafting, and architectural drafting with building information modeling (BIM). Show less
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🏫About Irvine Valley College

Irvine Valley College (IVC) is a reputable community college situated in the city of Irvine, California. Since its inception in 1979, the college has been dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. As part of the South Orange County Community College District, IVC offers a comprehensive range of associate degree and certificate programs spanning various disciplines, including arts, humanities, sciences, technology, business, and health sciences. At Irvine Valley College, student success is at the forefront of its mission. The college prides itself on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. With a passionate and dedicated faculty, IVC is committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience, emphasizing both academic rigor and practical skills development. The college also promotes student engagement through various clubs, organizations, and events, fostering a vibrant campus community where students can connect and thrive. With modern facilities, well-equipped laboratories, and a focus on cutting-edge teaching methodologies, Irvine Valley College prepares students to succeed academically and pursue their future educational and career goals confidently.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

407 RMB

Tuition fee:

9,768 USD per year

9,768 USD in total

Insurance is 2,200 USD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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