Registration for Summer and Fall 2026 courses at IVCC opens April 1 for currently enrolled and incoming students. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center now to begin planning their schedules before high-demand courses fill.

Because popular classes often reach capacity quickly, meeting with a counselor early can help ensure students stay on track for graduation.

Students who are new to IVCC must first complete an application at ivcc.edu/apply to create an IVCC account. After applying, they should schedule a first-year counseling and registration appointment.

Courses are already available to preview through Self-Service on the IVCC portal. After logging in with their IVCC email, students can navigate to “Academics,” then “Student Planning,” and select “Planning Overview” to review their academic progress. The “Plan and Schedule” feature allows students to search courses and review descriptions ahead of their counseling appointment.

Aseret Loveland, IVCC Project Success Counselor, emphasized the importance of preparing early.

“The earlier, the better,” said Loveland, when asked her advice on when students should contact their counselor.

“Ultimately, they can be their own advocate for those courses,” Loveland said. “It’s important to have students reflect on how they learn best. If they don’t like online classes, they should share that with a counselor.”

Loveland also encouraged students to consider personal responsibilities when building their schedules.

“It’s also important to share what’s going on personally in regard to what will be manageable for them,” she said.

Reviewing degree requirements, meet with advisors and planning ahead can help to ensure a smooth registration process. For registration questions, students can contact the Records and Registration Office at (815) 224-0447 or visit CTC-101 on the Main Campus.