Dual Enrollment Student
You're a middle school or high school student and want to take college classes at LBCC
Welcome Dual Enrollment Students!
LBCC’s Early College Initiatives (ECI) office offers four programs that allow middle and/or high school students to enroll in college courses and receive credit. These programs include:
- Individual Dual Enrollment (IDE)
- College & Career Access Pathways (CCAP) (Included School Districts: Long Beach Unified School District, Norwalk/La Mirada School District, Intellectual Virtues Academy)
- Early College at Browning High School (ECB)
- High School Articulation (Credit-by-Exam)
STEP 1: Apply to LBCC
Complete the free online college application to apply for admission at LBCC. You may apply for the Summer/Fall or Winter/Spring terms. Be prepared with the following information before starting the application:
- Personal Email Address
- For U.S Citizens/Permanent Residents: Social Security or Alien Registration
- For Undocumented/Dreamer Students: No required documents
- Knowledge of highest-level Math & English course & grade completed
Within 24-72 hours of submitting your completed application, your 7-digit Viking ID number will be sent to you via email. Be sure to save both your CCC ID# and Viking ID#.
Please Note: Only first-time students will receive a college acceptance email with an LBCC Viking ID number. Students must reapply if they stopped attending LBCC for two consecutive main terms – Fall & Spring.
PDF Dual Enrollment Student Checklist
PDF HOW TO Apply to LBCC for Dual Enrollment
STEP 2: Submit Your Dual Enrollment Form
Once you receive your Viking ID number, complete the High School Dual Enrollment Form.
- Submit the completed form to LBCC’s Admissions Drop Box (click red button below) OR in-person at the Admissions & Records (A&R) office at LAC, A-1075 or TTC, GG-102.
- Important: The form must be fully complete with all required signatures to be approved by the LBCC A&R office. Form only needs to be submitted one-time for dual enrollment participation.
Admissions Dual Enrollment Form Drop Box
You will get an email from the LBCC A&R team that your form has been processed within 48-72 hours.
STEP 3: Create Your Viking Student Login & Complete New Student Orientation
Once you’ve applied to LBCC and have received your 7-digit Viking ID number, you can create your Viking Student Portal and password. 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 to register for classes. The orientation must be completed via computer (desktop or laptop) and is only compatible with Chrome or Firefox. You will only need to complete the orientation once while at LBCC. At any time you can save and continue another time. *A hold will be placed on your registration until this step is completed*
- Go to www.lbcc.edu and click on “Viking Portal” on the top left corner.
- Enter your 7-digit Viking ID as XXXXXXX@lbcc.edu and click next. Select the blue text “New/Forgotten Password”.
- Enter the CAPTCHA in the picture (or words in the audio). Complete the verification process to create your password. You can now access your Viking Student System!
- Access the New Student Orientation in the “Student Service” tile, then click on “My Orientations” tab.
- Complete all sections of the orientation. Students must pass the final quiz with 80% or more to earn credit. Within 24 hours of completing the final quiz, your orientation task will be marked complete.
Note: Make sure your personal phone number is up-to-date to receive sign-in codes. Go to “Student Account” tile, then “Update Profile Information,” and click “Contact Details” to review/update your current phone number.
PDF How to Create Your Viking Student Login
PDF How to Complete the LBCC Online Orientation
PDF How to Update Your Contact Information
STEP 4: Register for Classes
Eligible dual enrollment student will be able to register for classes during LBCC’s open registration. The earlier you register for classes, the more available classes you will find. View important Registration Dates and Drop Deadlines.
- Go to www.lbcc.edu and click on “Viking Portal” on the top left corner. Enter your LBCC Viking ID Email & Password. Approve the sign in request via phone or Microsoft Authenticator mobile app.
- Access your “Viking Student System” & click the “Registration & Schedule” tab
- Click “Build Schedule” & then “Class Search and Enroll”
- Select Term (ex. Fall 2026)
- Enter course SUBJECT & NUMBER from your Ed Plan (ex. COUNS 48)
- Review course options including days, times, and location
- Click on the desired course
- Go through a 4-Step confirmation process
- Continue by selecting “Accept.” If applicable, enter your class Permission # (given by professor).
- On step 3 of 4, select “Enroll” and click “Next”
- Confirm Enrollment.
PDF How to Register for Classes
PDF How to View Your Registration Appointment
PDF How to Add a Class With an Add Code/Permission Number
PDF How to Access Your Courses on Canvas
PDF How to Drop Classes
REQUIRED
Tuition/Enrollment Fee is FREE for students participating in Individual Dual Enrollment (courses Taken at LBCC In-Person or Online). 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. Experiencing Financial Hardship? Check out our Textbook Loan Program!
RECOMMENDATIONS
We highly recommend students to:
- Meet with a Dual Enrollment Counselor to create an Educational Plan (click red button below).
- Pick up Student ID Card at Student Life (LAC, B-105 or TTC, EE-102)
