Matriculation is a process that brings the college and the student into an agreement for the purpose of realizing the student's educational goals.

• An admissions application process.
• An orientation to the college's programs and services.
• An assessment of the student's study skills, English language proficiency, computational skills, goals, career aspirations, academic performance, and need for special services.
• Counseling and advisement to develop a student education plan (SEP).

• Express at least a broad educational intent upon admission.
• Declare an educational goal by the time the student has completed 15 units.
• Attend classes.
• Work diligently to complete course assignments.
• Demonstrate effort toward attainment of an educational goal.
• Meet with a counselor to develop a student education plan (SEP) that will meet his/her unique needs.

Matriculation goals are partially fulfilled through the ACAD 100 class. Students who intend to graduate from San Bernardino Valley College are required to complete ACAD 100 during one of the first two semesters in which they are enrolled in 9 or more units.