Dual Enrollment

Big Bear High School is now offering a great program where students can earn college credit and high school credit at the same time through San Bernardino Valley College and it's free! It’s a great way to explore various careers and majors as well as saving time and money working toward a degree. Students can try out college courses or even take a class that helps them prepare for the workplace.

The Benefits of San Bernardino Valley College Classes!

• Complete high school or adult school and earn college credits at the same time.

• Save time and money.

• Explore various careers and major options before you graduate from high school or earn your high school equivalency diploma.

• Start college at a higher grade level.

• Ease your transition from high school or adult school to college and increase your chances of academic success.

• Address skill gaps, improve study skills, and enhance your academic knowledge before becoming a full-time college student.

• Learn to make decisions about your college major and career.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to participate in the San Bernardino Valley College Program, students must attend one of our partnering schools/districts and meet one of the following criteria:  

• A current adult school student enrolled in a high school equivalency program.

• A high school student with a total weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher.

• A high school student seeking to enroll in a student development course chosen with the help of their SBVC counselor.

• A high school student who has completed a student development course at SBVC.

9th and 10th grade students wishing to take SBVC courses, will need to fill out a Petition for Academic Exception in addition to the other routine forms. This petition will go before a committee for approval. You will be notified about the petition's status via your SBVC student email account, which is created for you when you apply to the college. If approved, you may participate in the SBVC Program. Note: 9th and 10th grade students must still meet all other eligibility requirements.

* The SBVC Program currently only includes select courses that we have chosen in partnership with Big Bear High School. Our program does not currently offer all courses seen in the Academic Catalog. Failing to choose approved SBVC courses may result in fees being charged to your student account. Please contact your counselor for the available San Bernardino Valley College courses. ( Seems to be only taking about the ECDE  (Cohort) Program, yes?)