Dual Enrollment Student
You're a middle school or high school student and want to take college classes at LBCC

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Welcome Dual Enrollment Students!

LBCC’s Early College Initiative (ECI) offers four early college programs that allow middle and/or high school students to enroll in and receive credit for college courses. These programs include: 

  1. Individual Dual Enrollment (IDE)
  2. College & Career Access Pathways (CCAP) (School Districts: Long Beach Unified School District, Norwalk/La Mirada School District, Intellectual Virtues Academy) 
  3. Early College @ Browning High School 
  4. High School Articulation (Credit-by-Exam)

For assistance, contact the Early College Initiatives Office.  

STEP 1: Apply to LBCC

First, create an OPENCCC account and complete the online application below for the Summer/Fall or Winter/Spring semester at LBCC.

APPLY NOW

You will receive a welcome email with your LBCC student ID number approximately 48-72 hours after you apply.

PDF How to Apply to Long Beach City College

STEP 2: Submit Dual Enrollment Form

Once you receive your Viking ID number, complete and submit the Dual Enrollment Form. Please ensure the form includes guardian and high school signatures.

Submit Dual Enrollment Form

STEP 3: Create Viking Portal & Complete the New Student Orientation

Set up your Viking Portal by using your 7-digit LBCC Viking ID# provided in your college acceptance email. Then, complete the New Student Orientation in your portal and complete the test with a passing score of 80% or higher. Orientation is required for all new students. 

(Please note this is a requirement to register for classes, including dual enrollment students, and a hold will be placed on your registration until this step is completed.)

PDF How to Create Your Viking Student Login
PDF How to Complete the LBCC Online Orientation

STEP 4: Register for Classes

Eligible dual enrollment student will be able to register for classes during LBCC’s open registration.

How to Register for Classes
How to View Registration Appointment
How to Add a Class with an Add Code
How to Email Professor Add Code

View important Registration Dates and Drop Deadlines.

(Individual Dual Enrollment students may have to pay for additional course material and student fees.)

 

REQUIRED

For Individual Dual Enrollment (Courses Taken at LBCC In-Person or Online), Tuition/Enrollment Fee is FREE for students. As of Spring 2025, student fees will be waived at the end of the semester for those who complete their course, that excludes course material fees, Textbooks or Other School Supplies. See LBCC’s Registration Fee Info for descriptions of each associated fee.

RECOMMENDATIONS

We highly recommend students to: 

  1. Meet with a Dual Enrollment Counselor to create an Educational Plan (use link below).
  2. Pick up Student ID Card at Student Life (LAC, B-105 or TTC, EE-102)

Make a Counseling Appointment

HELPFUL LINKS