First-Year Experience

Overview

First Year Experience Program
A guide for incoming first-time, California students starting in the Fall

4 Benefits for FYE

I.  Free Tuition

Long Beach College Promise
(2 Years of Free Tuition)		 Viking Advantage
(1 Year of Free Tuition)
  • For California resident/AB540 first-time college students from the Long Beach Unified School District or one of the selected high schools joining us in the Fall semester directly after high school graduation.
  • Learn more about the requirements here

II.  Priority registration

Take advantage of priority registration to enroll in your classes early and secure the ideal class times that fit 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. 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 

LBCC Registration Dates 

III.  Counseling & Student Success Coach

Our team is committed to supporting you during your first year at LBCC. Our two primary support roles include:

FYE Counselor FYE Student Success Coach
  • Develop your Educational Plan
  • Help select classes
  • Explore majors
  • Schedule counseling appointments
  • Facilitate workshops
  • Manage daily FYE Lounge operations
  • Sends important reminders and communication

Learn more about your support system here!

IV.  FYE Lounge

FYE Counseling Appointment

As part of the FYE Program, you can schedule an appointment with an FYE Counselor through our CANVAS page here

Coaches are also available during office hours to schedule an appointment over the phone:

CALL: 562-938-5074

If you need assistance during off-hours, please email us at FYE@lbcc.edu

FYE Guide

Need help with next steps? Check out our FYE Guide!

Comparison Chart

  Viking Advantage LB College Promise
1st Year Free × ×
2nd Year Free   ×
1st Year
(Experience Programming)		 × ×
2nd Year
(Career Development & Mentoring)		 × ×
Priority Registration for Fall & Spring Semesters × ×
Open to All First-Time/Full-Time College Students ×  
Open to LBUSD & Selected High School Students Who Enroll Full-time   ×
CA Resident (or AB 540) × ×

Select the appropriate program below for more information about program elements, benefits, and eligibility criteria.