Completions FAQs

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Why should I meet with a Completion Counselor?

Meeting with a Completion Counselor helps keep you on track to attain your award and/or transfer.

When should I meet with a Completion Counselor?

You should meet with a Completion Counselor when you have completed at least 30 units at LBCC or at another college/university and/or a semester before completing your educational goal.

How do I schedule an appointment with a Completion Counselor?

You can schedule a Completions counseling appointment by visiting LAC, A-1153, calling 562.938.5180, or sending an email to completions@lbcc.edu.

How can I cancel my Completion Counseling Appointment? 

Call 562.938.5180 or send an email to completions@lbcc.edu. Please try and cancel at least 2 hours before your scheduled appointment time. 

If I want to obtain an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree, what General Education plan do I follow?

Plan A, B, or C which you can find in our General Education Patterns.

If I want to obtain an Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T), what General Education plan do I follow? 

B or C, which you can find in our General Education Patterns.

If I only want to transfer to a California State University (CSU), which General Education plan do I follow? 

Plan B, which you can find in our General Education Patterns.

If I am unsure as to what college or university I want to attend, which General Education plan do I follow? 

Plan C, which you can find in our General Education Patterns. 

How do I get my transcript evaluated? 

  • Must be an Active LBCC student,   
  • Have official transcripts on file at LBCC  
  • Have an Educational Plan with a Counselor.  
  • After meeting the above 2 items, an evaluation will be automatic, and you do not need to request an evaluation.
  • After the evaluation is completed you will be notified by email  
  • Watch Video: LBCC Transcript Evaluation Process

How do I get cleared to take a class that has a pre-requisite? 

  1. Log into your Viking Portal
  2. Go to FORMS
  3. Submit a request 

If you do not have official transcripts at LBCC from your other school(s) you will need to send your unofficial transcript to completions@lbcc.edu for review.

What is the difference between an Associate Degree and Associate Degree for Transfer? 

An Associate Degree is designed to prepare students either for transfer to a four-year college or university or for immediate employment. There are two types of Associate Degrees at LBCC:

  • Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Associate in Science (AS)

An Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus or want to complement their Bachelor’s degree with and Associate degree in a different field of study. There are two types of AD-Ts:

  • Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
  • Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. 

When and how should I apply for my degree/certificate and graduation? 

At the beginning of the semester/term in which you are completing your final requirements and by the graduation application deadline (This is typical during the first few weeks of the semester/term). Refer to LBCC Admission & Records Important Registration Dates and Deadlines. You can apply for Fall, Spring, or Summer.