• General Information
• Admission Criteria
• How to Apply
• Costs
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Issues for Parents
• Brochure (PDF)
• Brochure (Spanish) (PDF)
  
• Parent/Guardian Letter (PDF)

The high school student who wants to have an advanced academic or vocational experience should consider concurrent enrollment at SBVC. Academic classes that are transferable to a four-year university are available to 11th and 12th graders who meet the admission requirements, and vocational training classes are available to 9th through 12th grade students who meet the admission requirements.

Admission decisions are made based on the academic grade point average, grades in prior classes, test scores, and other factors.

High school students who successfully complete courses at SBVC and who wish to return must complete the application process for each subsequent term. There is no guarantee that admission will be granted for subsequent terms.
 

All students who are interested in concurrent enrollment must be recommended by their high school principal (or designee).

11th and 12th grade students wishing to enroll in transferrable academic classes (SBVC classes which are numbered 100 or higher, and are transferrable to a four-year university) should have an academic GPA of approximately 3.0, and have good grades in high school courses which are similar to the ones they want to take at Valley.

9th through 12th grade students wishing to enroll in vocational classes (classes which prepare students for employment in a specific trade or occupation) should have a 2.0 GPA, and have good grades in classes which are similar to the ones they want to take at Valley.

San Bernardino Valley College has limited capacity for concurrently enrolled high school students, and there is no guarantee that you will be accepted, even if you meet the admission criteria. SBVC also reserves the right to change or modify the admission standards for concurrently enrolled high school students.
 

Download and complete the three required forms from this website:

• SBVC Application for Admission (PDF)
• Petition for Concurrent Enrollment (PDF)
• Confidential Youth Emergency Card (PDF)

Submit them together with an official transcript from your high school to the SBVC Admissions Office, at least 2 weeks before the beginning of the class. If you wish to
take classes in English, Math or Reading (or classes which have prerequisites in these areas), allow an extra week to schedule and take our College Assessment Test.
 

The San Bernardino Community College District waives enrollment fees for concurrently enrolled high school students who are residents of the State of California. You are responsible for all other fees, textbooks and supplies. Click here for current fees.
 

• Do all students get accepted? No. Each application is carefully reviewed, and because we want your first college experience to be successful, we only accept students who have adequate preparation to work at the college level.
• Will I get high school credit? No. You will earn college credit. You should check with your high school to see if they will accept this credit toward your high school requirements.
• What classes can I take? You can take any class at SBVC that does not have a prerequisite.
• Do I have to live near SBVC? No. You can live anywhere in the state, but you are responsible for your own transportation to and from class.

Just like you, we want your child's first experience with college to be a successful one. And one of the most important factors will be your support. Toward that end, it is helpful to be aware of some of the differences between high school and college.

• Attendance will not be monitored in the same way as high school. If your student doesn't attend regularly, no one will call you.
• Courses are designed for adult students, and may contain adult content.
• You will not have access to your child's grades or records without their written consent.
• Instructors are not available for parent conferences.
• Your student will be welcomed at the Student Health Center where they will have access to reproductive information, contraception, and other health services.
• College textbooks can be quite expensive. If you choose to purchase them any place beside the SBVC Bookstore, be sure you are purchasing the correct edition of the correct book.
• While SBVC has one of the best safety records of any college in the Inland Empire, your child will be a minor in an adult environment. They should exercise caution at all times.
• Your student will be responsible for all homework, papers and assignments. If they are having difficulty, they should speak with the instructor before or after class, or during the instructor's office hours.