In the Loop (Students)
Long Beach City College’s Student In the Loop is a weekly email to keep LBCC students aware of upcoming events, workshops, registration dates, and other helpful information.
2026 Juried Student Art Exhibition – Feb. 28–March 26
A proud LBCC tradition, the annual Student Art Exhibition showcases outstanding work from the Visual and Media Arts department’s most exceptional student artists. This Juried Student Art Exhibition highlights artistic excellence while bridging academic learning with professional practice, preparing students for careers in the arts and enriching the cultural fabric of the college and community. A total of $2,000 in prizes will be awarded to three artists. Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1–4 p.m.
LBCC Scholarship Application Deadline EXTENDED
The deadline for the 2026-2027 LBCC Scholarship Application has been extended and must be submitted no later than Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Students are only required to complete and submit one application to be considered for several scholarships. Join us for a workshop to assist you with applying for LBCC Scholarships!
LBCC Scholarship Application Workshops are both in-person and on Zoom. For more details, please visit www.lbcc.edu/scholarships.
Into the Woods: March 13–15, March 20-22, 2026
Step into a world of wishes, magic, and adventure as the LBCC Performing Arts Department presents Into the Woods this spring. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this enchanting musical will be performed March 13–15 and March 20–22 at the Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium (LAC). Evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.lbcc.edu/performingarts, and LBCC students attend free with a current ASB sticker.
Rotary Honors Scholarship Application
The Rotary Club of Long Beach Honors Scholarship application is open to LBCC Honor Program students. The deadline to submit the application is Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. To access the application, please visit: www.lbcc.edu/scholarships.
Long Beach City College Exclusive LAFC Ticket Offer
Long Beach City College faculty, staff, and students can enjoy an exclusive LAFC ticket offer! Save $40 on each of your first two tickets—$80 in total savings (ticketing fees still apply). Catch LAFC and star forward Son Heung-min as they face Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, or experience the excitement of LAFC’s CONCACAF matchup against Real España.
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2026 Juried Student Art Exhibition
Sat, Feb 28 - Thu, March 26, 2026
A tradition of LBCC, the Student Art Exhibition features the most exceptional artists from LBCC’s Visual and Media Arts department. A total of $2,000 in prizes will be awarded to three exceptional artists.
The Juried Student Art Exhibition bridges the gap between academic learning and professional practice, preparing students for careers in the arts while enriching the cultural fabric of the college and community.
Review Contact Information in Viking Portal by March 1st
To better protect your data, Long Beach City College has upgraded its Single Sign On (SSO) service to Microsoft Entra ID. Your phone number must be correct in our systems or you will not be able to log into Canvas, the Viking Student System, and other applications. Please log into the Viking Student System before Sunday, March 1, 2026, and verify that LBCC has your correct phone number on record. The Microsoft Entra ID authentication process will not work correctly if your phone number is not correct after Monday, March 2, 2026.
Important LBCC Spring 2026 Parking Information
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), LBCC Section, will closely monitor streets surrounding Long Beach City College throughout the Spring 2026 semester, and parking lots near Lew Davis Street may experience heavy traffic. Early arrival is strongly encouraged. Due to ongoing construction of Bldg. E at the Liberal Arts Campus, Parking Lot G will be closed, with limited parking available in Lots H, I, and P, and Parking Lot D may also be subject to closure. Additional parking is available at the LAC Parking Structure and Veterans Stadium (Lot M).
Building MM Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony– Wed., Feb. 25
Faculty, staff, students and the community are invited to attend the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of TTC’s Building MM at 11 a.m., on Wed., Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. Guests will learn about the new building that hosts Trades and Applied Technologies. For information, email cbolton@lbcc.edu.
Centro de La Raza Legacy Collection Opening Reception – Thurs., Feb. 26
The LBCC and local community are invited to the opening reception for “Centro de La Raza Legacy Photo Collection at 1 p.m., on Thurs., Feb. 26 in the M Building of LAC. This exhibit is on loan for one year, open for all to enjoy the work of John A. Taboada, who captured the history of the impactful Long Beach Chicano community organization, Centro de La Raza. Hear from special guests Ron and Phyllis Arias at the opening event and enjoy some food and music.
The Power of You: Owning Your Brand – Wed., Feb. 25
Mark your calendar for February 25, 2026, and join Devyn McDonald S., co-owner of TEAM Wellness, for a day of empowerment featuring interactive cultural and mindful wellness activities, as well as soul-nourishing discussions for LBCC Black students and the community. The event will take place at the Black Student Success Center, L-103, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BHM Karaoke Night – Tues., Feb. 24
Sing some tunes at the Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC), LAC B206, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24. The Karaoke/Open Mic series is designed to create a celebratory space that elevates the voices of and highlights the talent within our campus community.
BHM Sip N Paint – Thurs., Feb. 19
Please note: Capacity has been reached for this event. The RSVP form is now closed.
Celebrate Black/African Americans and the history of Caribbean Carnival through art, conversation, self-care, and creativity on Thursday, February 19 at the Liberal Arts Campus Bistro from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Looking for Dining Options at LBCC? New Website to Help You Out!
Finding food on campus can be challenging, especially when locations, hours, and offerings vary by campus, semester, and session. To make it easier, LBCC has organized campus dining information in one place so the campus community can quickly see what is available and where.
CDL Training Program – Now Accepting Interest Forms
Long Beach City College’s Commercial Driver License (CDL) Training Program prepares students for Class A driving careers in just 4 weeks. The program includes 160 hours of hands-on instruction covering tractor-trailer operation, vehicle inspections, defensive driving, trip planning, cargo handling, and safety regulations. Schedule options are Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Program Training Cost is $5,595 (limited funding available).
AI in Logistics Career Training Program – Starting March 2, 2026
Interested in a career in logistics and supply chain management? LBCC’s AI in Logistics Career Training Program is a fully online program designed to prepare students for today’s fast-changing logistics industry. Through two 8-week courses, students gain foundational knowledge in logistics, inventory control, and how AI and Generative AI are transforming supply chains. Classes meet virtually in the evening twice a week. Industry certifications, scholarships, and job placement support are available. Learn more and register at linktr.ee/wfdevlbcc.
We Want to Hear From You!
LBCC is partnering with Confluence Rising (formerly known as CCEJ) to facilitate a dialogue about gender equity within the LBCC Campus Community. To gather as much feedback as possible, we are asking campus constituents (students, staff, faculty, and administrators) to complete a climate survey and/or participate in a listening session. Listening sessions are offered by campus role (student, staff, faculty, manager) as well as by identity-specific affiliations. Please sign up now:
Looking for a Flexible Way to Earn that Degree or Certificate?
LBCC offers fully online options for many majors and certificates. Check out the options here to see which departments offer all the required core courses for Majors and Certificates fully online within an academic year.
Join the Pride Scholars Learning Community
If you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are an ally, consider joining the LBCC Pride Scholars Learning Community in the Fall of 2025. Take courses that fulfill GE requirements and emphasize LGBTQIA+ identity, social movements and evolving community issues while building community and developing mentorships. Get more information via Dorian Escamilla at d2escamilla@lbcc.edu.
Ethnic Studies Summit – Sat., Mar. 28
The LBCC History, Political Science, and Ethnic Studies Dept. / Reading and Teacher Preparation Dept. / Labor Center / Student Equity / Faculty Professional Development invite you to the 2026 Ethnic Studies Summit, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat., March 28 at the Liberal Arts Campus.
The event is free and open to the public, and food/refreshments will be provided.
Campus Safety Escort Program Reminder
The Campus Safety Escort Program is available to the campus community during the winter term, Monday through Friday, from 6 pm to 11 pm to provide a safe, reliable, and time-efficient way to get around campus during the evening. To request an escort, please call (562) 938-4100.
Dual Enrollment Family Info Night
Early College Initiatives
Educators, community members, middle/high school students and their families are welcome to attend this event!
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Dual Enrollment Registration Labs – Online & In-Person
Early College Initiatives
We invite Middle and High School students to be one step ahead and sign up for courses at our Dual Enrollment Registration Labs! We offer virtual and in-person support.