Irvine Valley College (also known as IVC, Irvine Valley) is a community college in Irvine, California and it is a part of the California Community Colleges system. Irvine Valley College and its sister college, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, comprise the South Orange County Community College District. Opened in 1979 as Saddleback College North Campus, Irvine Valley College received its current name and independent status in July  1985. In July 1988, the college received its first accreditation as a separate institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college offers programs from the traditional liberal arts and sciences to advanced technologies. It is about 3 miles away from both the 5 freeway and 405 freeway. The school is also about 10 miles from Corona del Mar State Beach. The college is funded by a combination of state and local tax dollars, supplemented by private donations from individuals and corporations via the college's Foundation. Students are allowed to see the different clubs on campus by visiting their booths. Prospective high school seniors allowed to visit the campus and learn about the many academic paths available to them.