The LBCC High School Outreach team is here to help all incoming college students successfully complete their enrollment steps. Review our how-to-guides with step-by-step tutorials and follow along as needed. 

New Student Checklist

NEW STUDENT STEPS

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
• If you are:
  • U.S. Citizens -> Social Security #
  • Permanent Residents -> Alien Registration #
  • Undocumented/Dreamer -> No required documents
• Knowledge of highest-level Math & English course & grade completed

INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations! You are now a Viking. Within 24-72 hours, your Viking ID# will be sent to you via email.

HOW TO Apply to LBCC?

STEP 2: Apply for Financial Aid

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.

STEP 3: Create your Viking Student Login

Once you’ve applied to Long Beach City College and have received your Viking Student ID #, you can create your Viking Student Portal and password.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Click on “New/Forgotten Password” to begin creating your portal.
3. Insert your Viking ID Number (7-digit number that begins with 0 or 1).
4. A “One Time Passcode” will be sent to you via email or text. Insert code once received and click “Continue.”
5. Create your Viking Student Portal password and be sure to follow the password requirements.

You did it! Once you’ve created your password, follow Step 1 to access the Viking Student Portal. You can now login with your Viking ID # and password.

HOW TO Create your Viking Student Login

STEP 4: Complete the LBCC Online Orientation

The orientation is a mandatory requirement for all new students that provides an introduction to LBCC. The orientation must be completed via desktop or laptop & is only compatible with Chrome or Firefox. At any time, you can save and continue your answers another time. You must complete the orientation before meeting with a counselor and registering for classes.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click the “Student Service” box.
4. Click on “My Orientation” & select “New Student Orientation.”
5. Read the Overview & click “NEXT” on the bottom right corner.
6. 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.

HOW TO Complete the Online Orientation

STEP 5: Complete 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.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click the “Student Service” box.
4. Click “My Participation Agreements.”
5. Select one of the following: “LBCP Agreement” or “Viking Advantage Agreement.”
6. Review & submit the agreement.

HOW TO Complete the Participation Agreement

STEP 6: Complete the Guided Placement Tool

All students are required to complete the online Guided Placement Tool at least 24-hours before meeting with a counselor. This is a course placement survey to help counselors know what English, Reading, & Math you placed into at the college level.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click the “Student Service” box.
4. Click “My Participation Agreements.”
5. Click on “Guided Placement Tool” & respond to all the questions.
6. Your placement results will be available under “My Placement Results” within 24-hours.

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

HOW TO Complete the Guided Placement Tool

STEP 7: Meet with a Counselor

Drop-in Counseling with the LBCC Welcome Center is on a first come, first serve basis. There will be varying wait times and counseling availability is subject to change. If you do not see any available appointments, please check back the next day.

1. Visit Welcome Center.
2. Click the red box titled “Welcome Center Counselors.”
3. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Birth Date (xx/xx/xxxx). Checkmark the “Informed Consent Statement” and click “Sign In.”
4. Click the blue button titled “Drop-In.”
5. Enter the reason for your appointment, appointment type, & contact information. Click “Continue” to book appointment.
6. Remain in the waiting room until a counselor connects with you.

For other counseling services, visit LBCC Counseling.

HOW TO Schedule a Welcome Center Counseling Appointment

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.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click on the “Registration & Schedule” box.
4. Click “Build Schedule” & then “Class Search and Enroll.”
5. Select Term (ex. Fall 2023).
6. Enter course SUBJECT & NUMBER from your Ed Plan (ex. COUNS 48)
7. Review course options including days, times, and location.
8. Click on the desired course.
9. Go through a 4-Step confirmation process.
10. Continue by selecting “Accept.” If applicable, enter your class Permission # (given by professor).
11. On step 3 of 4, select “Enroll” and click “Next.”
12. Confirm Enrollment.

HOW TO Register for 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 PCC (GG-101).

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click the “Student Account” box.
4. Click “Make a Payment” & click “Continue to Nelnet.”
5. You can select “Make a Payment” or “Set up a Payment Plan.”

List of Student Fees by Semester

Fee	Fall/Spring Term	Summer/Winter Term
College Services Card	$20.00	$13.00
Student Health Services	$20.00	$17.00
Course Materials Fee	Varies	Varies
Student Representation	$2.00	None

HOW TO Pay your Student Fees

STEP 10: Purchase Course Textbooks

The LBCC Bookstore sells and rents new and used textbooks for students to utilize during the semester for their registered courses.

1. Visit LBCC Bookstore.
2. Click the tab “Course Materials & Textbooks” & select “Find Course Materials.”
3. Choose your campus. Enter the course term, dept, number, & section.
4. Select if you would like to rent or buy the textbooks.
5. Click “Proceed to Checkout.”
6. Select how you would like to receive the order.
7. Enter payment method (ex. Debit/Credit, Financial Aid, etc.)

HOW TO Purchase Textbooks

ADDITIONAL GUIDES

How to View your Educational Plan (Degree Planner)

An Education Plan (also known as Degree Planner) outlines the courses you should take in order to reach your educational goal. If you created an Educational Plan with a counselor, you may view it online in your Viking Student System. If needed, meet with a counselor to update/change your Ed Plan.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click on “Registration & Schedule.”
4. Click “Build Schedule” & then select “My Ed Plan (Degree Planner).”
5. You will be redirected to a page titled “Welcome to Degree Planner.” Read the overview & click “Continue.”
6. Review your courses by semester.

HOW TO View Educational Plan (Degree Planner)

To learn more about your Ed Plan, visit Educational Plan.

How to View your Registration Appointment

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click on “Registration & Schedule.”
4. On the bottom of the main page, you can find the date & time under the subtitle “Registration Appointments for Current Students.”

HOW TO View Your Registration Appointment

How to Add a Class with an Add Code/Permission Number

Students who are on the waitlist for a class or are trying to add a class after the semester has begun, may need to use an add code/permission number.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click on “Registration & Schedule.”
4. Click “Build Schedule” & then “Add By Class Number.” Select Term (i.e. Fall 2023) & enter your 5-digit class number.
5. Click on “Shopping Cart” & select “Change Preferences.”
6. Enter your permission number given by a professor. Click save & enroll.

HOW TO Add a Class with an Add Code

How to View your Course Schedule

After completing the online course registration, students can view their course schedule for the semester in their Viking Student System. Be sure to review the Enrollment Deadlines to be aware of any important dates.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click on “Registration & Schedule.”
4. Click “View Schedule.”
5. Click “Weekly Schedule” to view your schedule as a visual format.
6. Click “View Classes” to see your enrolled, waitlisted, and dropped classes. Students can also see the unit count of their courses under “Units.”

HOW TO View your Course Schedule

How to Access your Courses on Canvas

After completing the online course registration, students can access their course shelf 48-72 hours before the start of the semester. Professors are responsible for launching their Canvas course. Any questions can be directed to them.

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu & click on “Viking Portal” on the top-left hand corner.
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click on the tab titled “Canvas.”
4. When your course has been published, accept the course invitation. All your classes can be found on the “Dashboard” tile.

HOW TO Access Canvas Course

For Canvas help guides & videos, visit Canvas LMS Student Resources.

How to Drop a Class from your Schedule

1. Go to www.lbcc.edu, click on “Quicklinks,” & select “Viking Student Login.”
2. Enter your LBCC Viking ID number & Password.
3. Click on “Registration & Schedule.”
4. Click “Update Schedule” & then select “Drop Class.”
5. Select the course/es you want to drop & click “Next.”
6. Click the blue button “Drop Classes” & confirm that you would like to be dropped from the course.

HOW TO Drop a Class from your Schedule

For important deadlines to drop classes, please visit Important Class Registration Deadlines.