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High School Articulation

You have enrolled in a high school class that is articulated with Imperial Valley College. This means that you are eligible to earn college credit once you sucessfuly pass the course.
 
Who can participate in high school articulation?
Any high school student who is enrolled in an articulated High School class. Must have an overall High School GPA of a 2.0 or higher.
 
What is an articulated class?
An articulated class taught at a high school that is equivalent to a class offered at a local community college. Articulation is a process that allows a student to receive a letter grade, along with the unit value of the college course on their college transcript for high school classes.
 
What are the benefits
Articulated classes provide high school students the opportunity to get a "jump-start" on their college education while saving time and money in the process. In addition, students will gain confidence in their ability to complete college material work, which will later make their transition from high school to college much easier.
 
What will parents want to know?
  • It's Free! There is no fee when applying to a California Community College. And there is no fees associated with earning articulated credit for a college.
  • Based on a typical three unit community college course, a student would save approximately $160 on tuition and save $1,665 on a typical three unit university course.
  • Applying for articulated credit is voluntary. Your student will only receive credit if they pass the class. If they don't meet the passing grade required for articulation, there is NO negative impact on their college
    transcript---ONLY passing grades are recorded for the purposes of articulation.
  • OPTING OUT: Students have the option of declining college credit by submitting a form once they received their IVC exam/project final grade.
  • Just like high schools, community colleges must abide by the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), so any personal information, including SSN, that a student provides as part of the articulation application process, will be kept strictly confidential.
  • Grades issued upon completion of Credit by Examination will be included in the calculation of the student's grade point average and for determining scholarship awards.
How do you get the credit?
  • In order to get college credit for articulation, student must earn a "C" or better in class and on IVC exam/project. Credit is automatically awarded on Imperial Valley College transcript by September following the completing of the high school course.
What is the students responsibility in regards to high school articulation?
  • Create an OpenCCC Account.
  • Complete the IVC application.
  • Complete the online Credit by Exam form that will be provided by a Student Success Specialist.
  • Once credit by exam form is completed, an email will immediately be sent to a parent/guardian in which they will need to approve/deny of students participation.
  • If parent approval is granted the form will then be routed to the student’s high school counselor. The counselor will ensure that High School GPA of 2.0 or higher is met and will approve/deny of students participation.
  • Fulfill the minimum requirements to obtain credit. Student must pass the high school course and IVC final exam/project with a "C" or better.
 

Step 1

Checklist: Applying to Imperial Valley College
 
Before you start ...
Make sure you have the following information readily available:
(Reminder: Always protect your identity. If you haven't memorized the following information and have to write it down, be sure to keep it in a safe place and do not share it with anyone, especially your SSN.)
 
  • Legal Name (First Middle and Last)
  • Permanent & Mailing Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number (SSN)*
  • Alien Registration Number and expiration date: needed for Permanent Residents
* Why do we ask for SSN?
Providing your social security number is optional—you can complete the college application without it. However, once you establish your official college profile, you can only add your SSN by appearing in person and proving your identity. Since most forms of financial  aid are tied to your social security number, if your college doesn't have your SSN they can't connect your financial aid to your student records. If you forget your student ID number, you can usually retrieve it online with your SSN, otherwise, you will have to go to Imperial Valley College Admissions & Records office and prove your identity to retrieve your student ID number.
 
 
Imperial Valley College Application Process
You must apply to a college in order to establish a student record and receive a student ID number. A student ID number is required for articulated credit. The college application is a two-step process.
 
Step 1:
  1. Visit the Admissions Page.
  2. Then Go to the OpenCCC Online Application link to create an account. ( All community colleges use OpenCCC).
  3. For your records: Write down your user name and password.
  4. Use a personal e-mail address (one that you frequently use).
Step 2:
 
  1. You will automatically be redirected back to the IVC application. If not, go to the APPLY NOW icon from the homepage, then select the Open CCC Online Application link, select Sign In and enter your OpenCCC user name and password.
  2. Complete and submit your IVC application.
Step 3:
  1. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from Imperial Valley College which confirms your acceptance. Your IVC ID number (also known as G#) will be included in this e-mail.
  2. The email may take up to 24 hours to arrive. Remember to check your Junk/Spam e-mail box. If you don't receive your e-mail, you can contact Admissions & Records Office at 760-355-6101.
  3. For your records: Write down your IVC ID number.
 
Now that you have your college ID number, your teacher will give you instructions about how to apply for articulated credit.
 

Step 2:

Student will need to complete the Credit by Exam form.
In order to complete the form, you will need:
  • Username and Password that will be provided
  • IVC ID number (G#)
  • Personal email address
  • Telephone number
  • Parent/Guardian’s First and Last name
  • Parent/Guardian’s Telephone number
  • Parent/Guardian’s Email address
 
  1. Enter the website and log in using credentials provided.
  2. From the drop-down menu, select “Yes/No” if you have a completed CCCApply Imperial Valley College Application.
  3. Enter your student G#, personal email, phone number, parent/guardian first and last name, phone number and email address.
  4. Select your high school and current grade from the drop-down menu.
  5. Select the course/s you are taking.
  6. Click Submit.
 

Step 3:

Parent Approval
Once you submit the Credit by Exam form an email will automatically be sent to your parent/guardian.
This email will include the information you entered into the Credit by Exam form, your parent/guardian will revise the information and will click on “Approve” or “Deny”. If approved, 4 informational check boxes will appear, please read through all and click each check box. Click Submit.

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