Admission Requirements
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is a public community college in San Bernardino, California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and offers Associate's degrees and certificate programs.
Admission to SBVC is open to all students who meet the minimum requirements. These requirements vary depending on the type of program you are applying for. For example, the requirements for the Associate's Degree program are different from the requirements for the Certificate program.
The minimum requirements for the Associate's Degree program are:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent
2. A minimum GPA of 2.0
3. Completion of college prep courses
4. Submission of transcripts and other required documents
The minimum requirements for the Certificate program are:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent
2. A minimum GPA of 2.0
3. Submission of transcripts and other required documents
Admission to SBVC is based on a holistic review of each applicant. This means that other factors, such as your personal statement, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities, will also be considered.
If you meet the minimum requirements, you will be invited to submit an application. The application for SBVC can be found on the college's website.
Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted for an interview. The interview is an opportunity for you to learn more about the college and for the college to learn more about you.
After your interview, you will be notified of the admissions decision. If you are admitted, you will be required to submit a deposit to secure your spot.
Welcome to SBVC! We hope that you will take advantage of all that our college has to offer.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
88% |
| Average state aid |
$1534 |
| Institutional Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
0% |
| Average institutional aid |
$1000 |
| Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
0% |
| Average student loan |
$7881 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of less than 12 week
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
- Certificates of 2 years, but less than 4 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Anthropology, General
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Support Specialist
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Technology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Archives Assisting
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Music, General
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
- Retail Management
- Sociology, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
