Welcome, Dual Enrollment Student!

Dual Enrollment allows high school students to take college courses at SBVC, earning both high school and college credit. Whether you want to get ahead in your studies or explore a new subject, SBVC is here to support you! Your journey to college starts here!

Requirements for Dual Enrollment Admissions

  • Must be a high school student enrolled in grades 9-12.
  • Must have approval from your school, parent/guardian, and SBVC.
  • Must complete all required forms and steps to enroll.

 

Steps to Enroll

Apply at OpenCCC

Dual Enrollment Student Intake Form
  • Complete this form first — this helps us track your enrollment. Have your SBVC Student ID or application confirmation number ready.
  • If you entered your confirmation number, please allow time for our office to locate your SBVC ID number.
Complete the Intake Form

Dual Enrollment Request Form
  • Use this form to request your dual enrollment course(s) from Admissions & Records.
  • Make sure your parent or guardian receives the email to sign the form.
Note: Enter your parent/guardian’s correct email; otherwise, they won’t receive it and you’ll have to start over.

Deadlines:
  • Classes beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2026 → forms must be signed and submitted by Friday, December 12, 2025
  • Late-start classes → forms must be submitted by all parties at least 3 weeks before class start, but no later than Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Complete Request Form

Course Change Request Form
  • This form is now closed. Course additions or changes for Spring 2026 are no longer being accepted.
Important Enrollment Reminders for Dual Enrollment Students

Enrollment limits still apply, even if you requested multiple courses:
  • Fall & Spring: up to 11 units (up to 15 units with approval)
  • Summer: up to 8 units
  • You do not have to register for every course you requested.
  • Once registered, you are responsible for dropping or withdrawing if you no longer plan to participate.
Once your forms are approved, register through SelfService.

 

SBVC Dual Enrollment Digital Quick Guide 

 

Counselor Contacts

(909) 384-4467

Additional Resources

How-To Videos

Not sure how to register? Need help with petitions? Watch these tutorial videos for help.

Logging In
Searching Classes
Registering

Faculty Resources

Teaching Dual Enrollment courses? Access the San Bernardino Valley College & Dual Enrollment Program Faculty Manual for policies, procedures, and instructional guidance.

Dual Enrollment Program Faculty Manual
 

Important Dates

Deadline

Date
Apply to SBVC September 26, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester
Complete Dual Enrollment Request Form Complete three weeks before the course starts.

Register for Classes

Opens November 21, 2025 for Spring 2026

Semester Start and Ends

Fall — August 25 - Dec 19, 2025
Spring — January 21 - May 22, 2025

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • First, check the email you used on your OpenCCC application — your SBVC ID number is usually there.
  • If you don’t see it, you can search for it here (only if you included your Social Security number on your application).
  • If you still can’t find it, call the Dual Enrollment Office at (909) 384-4467 and we can look it up for you.
  • Need help logging in to the SBVC Portal? Call the Help Desk at (909) 384-4357 to reset your password. 
  • You can register for your class during open registration and until the day before it starts. After that, you’ll need add authorization from your instructor, and it must be done before the class’s add deadline.
  • Check the Class Schedule for class dates, details, and textbook or materials information.
  • Remember, it’s your responsibility to register on time. 

 

  • Dual Enrollment students in California don’t pay per-unit course fees — those are waived. 
  • You may still need to pay other small fees, like health or student service fees, depending on your school district. 
  • There’s also a limit on how many units you can take through your school’s Dual Enrollment program — up to 11 or 15 units in fall and spring, and up to 8 units in summer. 
  • If you’re not sure what applies to you, check with your high school Dual Enrollment designee. 
  • Some school districts pay for textbooks and materials — others don’t. 
  • Check your class’s required materials in the Class Schedule and use SBVC’s BookSaver Program to rent most materials. Some districts also cover rental costs. 
  • If you’re not sure, ask your high school or Dual Enrollment office
  • If you need to request a different course, you’ll need to submit a Course Change Request through the SBVC Portal. 
  • Note: Course change requests are only accepted up to three (3) weeks before classes start. 
  • No. Because of FERPA, we can’t share student information with parents over the phone. 
  • If your student has a question about their classes or records, they’ll need to contact us directly. 
  • School staff who work with the Dual Enrollment program can access certain information for educational purposes.