Students who are part of Long Beach College Promise & Viking Advantage will participate in an 8-day in-person summer transition program and choose from one of two experiences to gain the necessary tools to be successful in college and beyond.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

• Prepare for college and career success through a 1 unit, graded, transferable, Career Exploration Course (COUNS 48)
• Meet friends and your college mentor through Daily Homeroom
• $600 Book Grant
• Loaned Laptop (Contingent on Funding)

DESTINO: STEM EXPERIENCE

• Prepare for STEM success through a 1 unit, graded, transferable, Career Exploration Course (COUNS 48)
• Participate in Science Exploration
• Meet friends and your college mentor through Daily Homeroom
• $600 Book Grant
• Loaned Laptop (Contingent on Funding)

Requirements to Participate

• First-Time College Students (Includes Direct High School Graduates & Indirect Students)
• Complete the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 FAFSA or CA Dream Act
• Complete the Participation Agreement for Long Beach College Promise or Viking Advantage
• Register 12+ units for Fall 2025
• Attend VSV Virtual Registration Workshop & attend VSV Mandatory Meeting

Viking Summer Voyage Session Dates 

There are two sessions for students to choose from:

• Session 1: July 17 - 17, LAC (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
• Session 2: July 21 - July 31, LAC (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

RSVP HERE

Mandatory Meeting

Registered students must participate in a Mandatory In-Person Meeting that will serve as a program orientation.

Mandatory Meeting
DAY/TIME: Tues. July 1, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Liberal Arts Campus, Room TBD

Virtual Registration Workshop

Students who RSVP’d for Viking Summer Voyage are required to finalize their VSV registration by attending the VSV Virtual Registration Workshop where they will be assigned a COUNS 48 class and Math Workshop. Students must join before their selected session begins. 

*Workshop dates will be published May 2025*