A Guide to Enrollment

Step 1. Check Us Out!

Schedule a visit with us, or shadow a class! Call Gracelyn Quesse at 815-224-0212 to set it up.

Step 2. New Student Enrollment Form.

All students who wish to enroll at Illinois Valley Community College must submit a completed New Student Enrollment Form. Apply online at https://www.ivcc.edu/admissionapplication/, or submit a completed form must be returned by mail or in person to:

Admissions Office

Illinois Valley Community College

815 N. Orlando Smith Road

Oglesby, IL 61348

Forms are available at area high schools or from IVCC's Admissions Office.

Step 3. Send transcripts.

Arrange to have official high school or 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 ACT & SAT results.

Step 4. 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.gov. IVCC's FAFSA code is 001705. Be sure to visit our financial aid Web site at www.ivcc.edu/financialaid. The IVCC Foundation scholarship directory and application, due in February, may be accessed online at https://www.ivcc.edu/foundation.

Step 5. Set up IVCC Student Email and WebAdvisor Account.

Get started at www.ivcc.edu/webadvisor account and www.ivcc.edu/studentemail.

You will need your Student ID and K-number which can be found on your Acceptance Letter.

Step 6. Take placement exams.

The college accepts the responsibility of assisting students in the selection of courses and programs that will be in the student's best interest. Required tests in reading, writing, and math are offered at area high schools and at IVCC. First-time, full-time students and students planning to enroll in English or math must take placement exams. Visit https://www.ivcc.edu/assessmentcenter/ to schedule a testing appointment. Remember to bring your photo ID to your appointment. Students with special needs should contact Tina Hardy at (815) 224-0284 to schedule testing.

Step 7. Meet with a counselor.

All incoming First Time, Full Time high school students are required to meet with an IVCC counselor through the New Student Counseling & Registration program.

Other prospective students are encouraged to 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 8. Register for classes.

After a counseling appointment, course registration forms should be taken to the Office of Admissions, Records and Transfer Services (CTC 101) where course selections are entered by an Enrollment Services Assistant. A registration/fee statement is generated and given to the student. Students registering through WebAdvisor will receive a statement and are responsible for adhering to payment deadlines.

Step 9. 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 9. Stay Updated.

Check your student email for deadlines & Reminders.

Step 10. Attend New Student Convocation or Spring Preview.

New students for the Fall semester should attend New Student Convocation. New students for the Spring semester should attend Spring Preview. These days are designed to familiarize the student with the college, meet classmates and staff, and prepare for the first day of classes!

It is highly recommended all students have an IVCC photo I.D. Contact the Admissions, Records and Transfer Services Office at (815) 224-0448 for information.