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Fall 2024 FAQ

 

What are the start dates for the Fall-2024 classes? 

Fall 2024-Dual Enrollment classes start on August 3rd  and will end on December 6th. For more information, please contact us at dualenrollment@imperial.edu  


How do I access my course through CANVAS and WEBSTAR?

Please visit our IVC Website at https://www.imperial.edu/ and scroll over the top right on "Login". In the "Login" section, you will find option links to CANVAS and WEBSTAR. 


What is CANVAS? 

Canvas is a platform where you can access your online courses (distance education courses and web enhanced courses) and see assignments, announcements, grades, and more.  

Click on the link below to access information & help with Canvas  https://imperial.instructure.com/courses/25787  

 

How do I find my IVC email?

When you submitted your OpenCCC application for IVC, you should have received an email containing this information. If you can’t find your IVC email address, please contact our Dual Enrollment team at dualenrollment@imperial.edu. 


How do I find my G number? 

When you submitted your OpenCCC application for IVC, you should have received an IVC email containing this information. If you don't have your G number or continue having issues, please submit the following form https://forms.imperial.edu/view.php?id=1249245 

 

How do I get my password? 

When accessing your IVC Email and Webstar for the first time, your password is your Date of Birth. (For example: if you were born January 1, 2001, your Password would be 010101. If you cannot log in or continue having issues, please submit the following form https://forms.imperial.edu/view.php?id=1249245  

 

Is my Canvas login different than my Webstar login? 

No, your Canvas login is the same as your Webstar login. You will use the same login information for all IVC portals. 

 

What do I do if my Canvas says “Timed Out Session Expired?” 

This may happen if you remain logged in and inactive for too long. If this happens, please close all internet tabs and then re-open the internet. Then open www.imperial.edu and on the top right-hand corner, click on “Login” and then on “Canvas.” If this does not work, please contact our Dual Enrollment team at dualenrollment@imperial.edu. 

 

What is the deadline to drop? 

Deadline to drop without a "W" varies between courses. A "W" on your IVC transcript means withdrawal. In accordance with state regulations and district policy, the deadlines used for grading purpose are as follows: 
Drop without a transcript annotation: drop must be completed prior to the first 20% of the course based on the individual class. 
Drop with a "W" annotation: All courses dropped at the 20% point and up until the 75% point will be recorded on the transcript as a "W". 
A "W" may impact your financial aid as a non-K-12 special-admin student in the future. 
For information regarding specific courses’ deadlines, make sure you attend our Spring-2024 Student/Parent Orientation. You can also contact our dual enrollment team and/or your professor for a specific drop deadline.  
 

 

What happens if I can't finish or pass the course? 

A failing grade will appear on your permanent college transcript and may impact your academic and financial aid standing at the college. If you are unable to complete the course due to an emergency, please contact us or submit a drop card form before the specified course dropping deadline  


How do I drop a course? 

To drop your course, please complete the following form: https://forms.imperial.edu/view.php?id=504792. If you do not have an IVC Student ID, please take a picture of any form of Identification. This may include your high school ID. 


Are there any student fees? 

No student fees will be applied Fall 2024. 

 

What is the cost of textbooks for Dual Enrollment courses? 

Books will be provided at no charge to the students by the high school district. 

 

What type of student support services will be provided? 

  • Students will have the same access to counselors and services as on-campus students.
  • IVC Application Seminars will assist students in completing the online IVC Application.
  • Dual Enrollment Orientations will help students and parents/guardians better understand the Dual Enrollment opportunity.
  • If you need mental health support, please contact our IVC Student Health Services at  (760) 355-6310. 
  • Our professors are highly encouraged to have an embedded tutor (a tutor who is actively involved in the classroom and provides additional help with assignments). If additional tutoring is needed, please visit our Study Skills Center website at https://www.imperial.edu/student-support/study-skills-center/. 

 

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