SOCCCD Employee Desiree Ortiz Honored with Statewide Classified Employee of the Year Award
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) is proud to announce that Irvine Valley College Senior Administrative Assistant Desiree Ortiz has been named a...
IVC Student Eric Shin Sworn In as 2026-27 Student Trustee for SOCCCD
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) Board of Trustees officially swore in Irvine Valley College student Eric Shin as the 2026-27 Student Trustee during...
SOCCCD Formalizes Partnership to Expand Transfer Pathways and Reduce Tuition Costs
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), including Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with...
Orange County Register: Community College Focus
The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) was featured in the Orange County Register’s Special Section on Community Colleges. This coverage put a spotlight on the District’s...
SOCCCD Announces State of the District on March 4
South Orange County Community College District Announces 3rd Annual State of the District on March 4, 2026 Celebrating “A Winning Streak: Excellence, Innovation, and Momentum” TUSTIN, CA — The South...
Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College Named Among Nation’s Top 200 by Aspen Institute
Recognition Highlights South Orange County Community College District’s Excellence in Student Success, Equity, and Workforce Development Orange County, Calif. — The South Orange County Community...
SOCCCD Contributes $2 Billion to Orange County Economy
South Orange County, CA — A current Economic Impact Report produced by Lightcast confirms that the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) is a driver of economic growth and...
SOCCCD Partners with ASU Online to Offer Special Tuition for Bachelor’s Degrees
South Orange County Community College District partners with ASU Online to offer students special tuition for bachelor’s degrees New program helps break financial barriers and supports Saddleback...
SOCCCD Colleges Named Among WalletHub’s Top 15
Two SOCCCD Colleges Named Among WalletHub’s Top 15 in the Nation Saddleback College Ranked #8, Irvine Valley College Ranked #12 Mission Viejo, CA — The South Orange County Community College District...
IVC & Saddleback College Ranked Among Top 25 California Colleges with Fastest ROI
Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College Ranked Among Top 25 California Colleges with Fastest Return on Investment (ROI) Mission Viejo, CA —Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College, both part...