Welcome to Long Beach City College!

The LBCC Adult Education Office offers short-term personal and professional development courses that are open year-round to members of the community. To register for adult education courses, you must be an active LBCC student. For application assistance, noncredit orientations, and other onboarding services, you can contact Adult Education at aep@lbcc.edu or (562) 938-5920.

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#.

PDF How to Apply to LBCC for Adult Dual Enrollment
PDF How to Apply to LBCC for Noncredit Students

STEP 2: Complete the Online Noncredit Student 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 Online Noncredit Student Orientation

STEP 3: 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 4: Pay 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.”

PDF How to Pay Student Fees

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