2026 Viking Summer Voyage
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Student Activity

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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

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

Requirements to Participate

  • First-Time College Students (Includes Direct High School Graduates & Indirect Students)
  • Complete the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 FAFSA or CA Dream Act
  • Complete the Participation Agreement for Long Beach College Promise or Viking Advantage
  • Register 12+ units for Fall 2026
  • Attend VSV Virtual Registration Workshop & attend VSV Mandatory Meeting

Viking Summer Voyage Session Dates 

There are two in-person sessions for students to choose from:

  • Session 1: July 6 - 16, LAC (Mon-Thu, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
  • Session 2: July 20 - July 30, LAC (Mon-Thu, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

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Mandatory Meeting

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

Mandatory Meeting
DAY/TIME: Wed. June 17, 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Liberal Arts Campus, Auditorium (Bldg. J)

STUDENTS ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services , please contact the event contact person and Stephanie Bonales at least 72 hours prior to the event at (562) 938-4918 or sbonales@lbcc.edu.

FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services, please contact the event contact person and Rebecca Lucas at rlucas@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.

If you require Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, please contact the event contact person and Elizabeth Perez-Rodriguez at cart@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event. *Please note requests are based on provider availability*