First-Year Counseling and Registration

Current or returning (non-high school) students should visit Connect for options in selecting classes. For new students, follow the first 3 steps below prior to step 4 (meeting with a counselor).

Apply
1. Apply online. Call 815-224-0439 with any problems you encounter when completing the application. 

If you have taken dual credit classes or if you have been out of IVCC for more than 3 years, you will need to submit a new application.

Placement Testing
2. Determine if you need placement testing: Visit the Assessment Center’s Placement Options

IVCC highly recommends that ALL students take the math placement test as more options for coursework are available. (Exceptions are students who have completed AP Calculus AB or BC w/ 3 or higher, students who have completed a Transitional Math course with a C or higher or dual credit MTH-1003 College Algebra with a C or higher). Placement tests are required for students wishing to enroll in calculus. Be sure your placement test is completed before you attend your FCR appointment.

Send Documents
3. For the purpose of your FCR, we can use unofficial placement tests, high school AND college transcript(s), and standardized test scores and/or evidence of grades/scores. Please email the documentation to counseling@ivcc.edu. Include the student name and date of birth in the subject line (i.e., FCR Transcripts - Name, date of birth).

Official documents will need to be sent to IVCC Admissions & Records after high school graduation.

Meet with a counselor
4. The Counseling Center is now operating on an appointment-based model.  Students should meet with counselors to plan classes, discuss changing majors, or review their transfer path.

The Counseling Center is accepting walk-ins for class scheduling from October 28th through November 4th on a first come, first served basis. It's a busy time, so be prepared to wait. The Ottawa Center is available by appointment.

After November 4th, you will need an appointment to schedule classes. To make a counseling appointment, visit CTC-202, call 815-224-0360, or view the Counseling card on myIVCC(You must be an accepted student to access myIVCC).

Spring registration will open Wednesday, October 28th at 9am. Students should see a counselor to plan their classes. 

FYI: New welding students must attend a Welding Information session. Students should call 815-224-0265 or email welding@ivcc.edu to sign up for a session. 

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