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Getting Started

Follow the 8 steps below for a seamless process to enroll at IVCC!

Step 1. Apply

All applicants who wish to enroll at Illinois Valley Community College must submit a completed application. The completed application must be returned by mail or in person to:
Admissions Office
Illinois Valley Community College
815 N. Orlando Smith Avenue
Oglesby, IL 61348

Applications for admission are available at area high schools, from IVCC’s Admissions Office or online.

 

Step 2. Have transcript sent.

Arrange to have official high school and any college transcript sent to the Admissions Office. Transcripts are required. They play a very important role in the counseling process. If you have earned a G.E.D., test results must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Students in high school should submit American College Test (ACT) results.

 

Step 3. Apply for financial aid/scholarships.

Apply for financial aid to help make college more affordable. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available in the Financial Aid Office, at high schools or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov in order to qualify. Be sure to visit our financial aid Web site at www.ivcc.edu/financialaid.  IVCC Foundation scholarships directory and application may be accessed online.

 

Step 4: Take placement exams.

All first-time, full-time students must complete placement examinations in reading, writing and math. Part-time students intending to register for a math or English course must complete the appropriate placement examination and meet with a counselor for an interpretation of test scores before enrolling in the course. Placement testing is offered at the College’s Assessment Center and at area high schools. Students with special needs should contact Tina Hardy at (815) 224-0284.

 

Step 5. Meet with a counselor.

Complete the New Student Orientation or make a counseling appointment by calling (815) 224-0360. A counselor will help plan the first semester class schedule and an overall educational plan. Course prerequisites will be enforced through the registration process.

 

Step 6. Register for classes.

After a counseling appointment, course registration forms should be taken to the Office of Admissions and Records where course selections are entered into the computer. For New Student Orientations, students are brought to the Computer Resource Center and are able to use WebAdvisor to register.

 

Step 7. Pay tuition and fees.

Pay tuition and fees or make arrangements for payment by the dates listed on the fee statement. A payment plan is available.

 

Step 8. Attend "Preview."

Attend Fall or Spring Preview at the start of the semester to become familiar with the college, meet classmates and staff, and prepare for the first day of classes!