First Time College Student
You've never attended community college or a university

Post September 23, 2022

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Welcome to LBCC!

By completing all of the steps below, you will be admitted to LBCC’s First Year Experience (FYE) Program and receive free tuition through one of two Promise Award programs: (1) Long Beach College Promise OR (2) Viking Advantage Program.

STEP 1: Apply to Long Beach City College

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#.

APPLY NOW

PDF How to Apply to Long Beach City College

STEP 2: Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

To receive financial support, we recommend that you apply for Financial Aid.

If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
If you are not a US Citizen or permanent resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act application.

To ensure LBCC receives your financial aid application, make sure to list LBCC as one of your schools, our code is 001219. After submitting either application, check your email for confirmation of completion. Log into your Viking Student System and Financial Aid account to verify submission. If you need assistance, please visit LBCC’s Financial Aid page and Scholarships page.

STEP 3: Create Your Viking Student Login

Once you’ve applied to LBCC and have received your 7-digit Viking ID number, you can create your Viking Student Portal and password.

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).
Choose a contact method to receive a verification code. Enter the code and click “Next.”
Create your password (must be 16+ characters with at least 1 uppercase and 1 number). Click “Finish” to save your changes.

You did it! You can now login with your Viking ID # and password to access your Viking Student System!

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 Update Your Contact Information

STEP 4: Complete the LBCC Online Orientation

Completing the Online Orientation is a requirement 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 LBCC Viking ID Email & Password. Approve the sign in request via phone or Microsoft Authenticator mobile app.
Access your “Viking Student System” and click the “Student Service” tab
Click on “My Orientations” & select “New Student Orientation”
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.

PDF How to Complete the LBCC Online Orientation

STEP 5: Complete the Participation Agreement for Long Beach College Promise or Viking Advantage

Once you’ve applied to LBCC and created your Viking Student Portal, you will need to complete the online participation agreement for Long Beach College Promise or Viking Advantage. This is required for you to receive priority registration, free tuition, & a transfer pathway.

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” and click the “Student Service” tab
Click “My Participation Agreements”
Select one of the following: “LBCP Agreement” or “Viking Advantage Agreement”
Review & submit the agreement.

PDF How to Complete Participation Agreement

STEP 6: Complete the Guided Placement Tool

Students are required to complete the online Guided Placement Tool. This is a course placement survey to help counselors know what English, Math, and ESL sequence you place into at the college level. If you submitted your placements on the LBCC application, you will not be assigned the Guided Placement Tool.

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” and click the “Student Service” tab
Click the “Student Service” box
Click “My Participation Agreements”
Click on “Guided Placement Tool” & respond to all the questions.
Your placement results will be available under “My Placement Results” within 24-hours.

For more information about your results, visit Understanding your Placement Results.

PDF How to Complete the GPT

STEP 7: Meet with a Counselor to Create an Educational Plan (Degree Planner)

LBCC counselors offer a range of services, including: Academic Counseling, Career Exploration, Educational Planning, College Transfer, etc. There will be varying availability that is subject to change. If you do not see any available appointments, please check back the next day.

Visit LBCC’s Make a Counseling Appointment page.
Select the option that best fits your needs and schedule your appointment via ConexED.

Video: LBCC ConexED How to Schedule a Counseling Appointment
PDF How to View Your Educational Plan (Degree Planner)

Welcome Center
(Drop-in Counseling for All)

First Year Experience
(FYE Students)

General Counseling
(NON-FYE Students)

STEP 8: Register for Classes

Now that you’ve met with a counselor and completed your Ed Plan (Degree Planner), you can register for classes during your registration date & time. The earlier you register for classes, the more available classes you will find. View important Registration Dates and Drop Deadlines.

Note: New course numbering for select courses is being implemented at LBCC beginning Fall 2025. Visit the Common Course Numbering page for more information.

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

STEP 9: Pay Your Student Fees

After completing the online registration, students can pay for their student fees through their Viking Student Portal. Students are required to pay for their account balance prior to the due date to avoid being dropped from classes. Students can also pay for student fees in-person at the Cashier’s Office: LAC (A-1081) or TTC (GG-101). View all fees on LBCC’s Student Fees page.

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” and click the “Student Account” tab.
Click “Make a Payment” & click “Continue to Nelnet.”
You can select “Make a Payment” or “Set up a Payment Plan.”
Note: Enrollment fee may be waived based on Promise Award eligibility. Additional course fees may apply (Digital Inclusive Access Fee).

PDF How to Pay Student Fees