CCCAA State Football Championships

BC is hosting the state football championship match between Riverside City College and College of San Mateo at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, December 14.

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Apply for Scholarships Now!

Bakersfield College has nearly $500,000 in scholarships available for students. Apply by February 1 in just two easy steps!

Grab That Money »
Visit an SI Study Group Before Finals Week!

On the horizon finals loom / But this is no time for doom and gloom / Why not visit an SI study group room / And watch your confidence suddenly bloom?

SI Schedule »
CSUB Transfer Deadline Extended to January 6th

CSUB has extended their Transfer Application Deadline until January 6th. Stop by one of our workshops for hand-on application help and transfer advising!

Transfer Workshops »

Current Students

Important Dates

12/07/19 to 12/14/19
Final Exams
12/14/19
Fall Session Ends
12/24/19 to 01/01/20
Winter Holiday Closure
01/20/20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
01/31/20
Last Day for Refund (semester length courses)

Upcoming Events

Daily Bread

12/12/19
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spring 2020 Early College Registration Event (BCSW)

12/12/19
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
CSUB Transfer Application Workshop

12/12/19
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Chamber Singers Holiday Dinner

12/14/19
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
CSUB Transfer Application Workshop

12/18/19
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Register for Classes Now

Class Schedule

Enroll for classes at BC. In InsideBC -> myBanWeb "Add or Drop Classes," select the semester and search for classes.

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Online Student Resources

Need help with Canvas or an online course? Swing by the Renegade Online Hub in L130 for friendly in-person assistance!

Time to fill out your FAFSA.

Financial Aid

See what Financial Aid you qualify for, submit your FAFSA after you submit your taxes. Learn more about financing college at Financial Aid.

Your perfect scholarship match is out there, Grab It!

Ready to grab that money? Apply in 2 easy steps!

February 1st is last day to apply. Learn how to apply for scholarships to assist with the cost of your education.

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A Celebration of Gandhi

Celebrate the 150th birthday of civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi with a series of special events throughout Kern County.

Renegade Online Programs

Renegade Online

Renegade Online is Bakersfield College's space devoted to the online learner. Search course offerings, degrees, and helpful resources.

Program Pathways Mapper

There's a pathway for everyone at Bakersfield College! Explore the Program Pathways Mapper today to learn all that BC has to offer!

A Better BC

We are building a better BC! Stay informed about the latest campus facility closures and work with Construction updates for a better BC.

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College Catalog

Academic programs, course descriptions, admission requirements and policies can all be found in the BC Catalog.

Athletics

Support your Renegades athletics teams!
Visit gogades.com.

Student Services

Academic Support

New Students

Important Dates

Spring 2020 Early College Registration Event (BCSW)

12/12/19
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
New Student Orientation

12/17/19
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
One-Day Express Enrollment

01/08/20
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
African-American Mentoring Program

01/16/20
1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
Measure J: Science & Engineering Building Groundbreaking

02/04/20
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Admissions For:

4 graduates

Learning and Career Pathways

Explore the possibilities for your future career and education options. Each pathway is designed with support to keep you on the right path.

Apply in 5 easy steps

New Students

Everything you need to know to apply for Bakersfield College!

BCAE/Jobspot campus

Bakersfield College Adult Education

Adult Education serves both North and South Kern. Find out more about the BC Adult Education/Job Spot Campus and services provided.

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BC Veterans Services

Check out the services we offer for our student veterans.

High school graduates

Early College

Early College gives Kern County high school students an opportunity to earn an associate degree or certificate while in high school.

Time to fill out your FAFSA.

Financial Aid

See what Financial Aid you qualify for, submit your FAFSA after you submit your taxes. Learn more about financing college at Financial Aid.

Where to Start

Learn More

Popular Programs

Community

Upcoming Events

Spring 2020 Early College Registration Event (BCSW)

12/12/19
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Chamber Singers Holiday Dinner

12/14/19
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
New Student Orientation

12/17/19
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
One-Day Express Enrollment

01/08/20
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Measure J: Science & Engineering Building Groundbreaking

02/04/20
10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Humanities Review

Norman Levan

Dr. Norman Levan’s generosity included development of an online journal which publishes new works by emerging and established local writers in the spring of each year. Check out the Levan Humanities Review.

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Events Management

Did you know? You can rent our facilities for your next event!

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BC SouthWest Center

Bakersfield College holds classes in the Southwest. Find out more about the BC Southwest Campus and classes offered there.

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Lectures and Events

Distinguished Speakers, Gadfly Cafes, Renegade Round Tables and more panels and speaker offered at the Levan Center for Humanities.

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Planetarium

Planetarium shows are open to the public. See the schedule of upcoming shows on the William M Thomas Planetarium page.

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Renegade Room

The Renegade Room is a fine dining restaurant, open to the community, run by Bakersfield College students. Join us!

WESTEC Career and Job Training We Change People's Lives!

WESTEC

WESTEC offers college credit for short and long-term training programs.

Community Services

Learning Opportunities

News

Extended Library Study Hours for Fall 2019

11/25/2019 2:49 pm

10/8/19: Power Outage Not To Affect BC

10/08/2019 4:54 pm

Welcome Back Renegades!

08/20/2019 9:27 am

Norman Levan Hispanic and Native American Culture Award

04/09/2019 9:59 am

Vote in BCSGA Elections Today!

04/08/2019 9:13 am

Alumni

Upcoming Events

CSUB Transfer Application Workshop

12/12/19
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
CSUB Transfer Application Workshop

12/18/19
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
CSUB Transfer Application Workshop

01/02/20
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
CSUB Transfer Application Workshop

01/06/20
8:00 am to 10:00 am
CSUB Transfer Application Workshop

01/06/20
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Alumni

Join the Alumni Association! Check out the benefits of joining, like student-rate discounts and free admission to athletic events.

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Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning

Learn for life! Check out courses at the Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Bakersfield College Foundation

Help support Bakersfield College through a donation to the Bakersfield College Foundation.

Athletics

Support your Renegades athletics teams!
Visit gogades.com.

Alumni Links

News

Extended Library Study Hours for Fall 2019

11/25/2019 2:49 pm

10/8/19: Power Outage Not To Affect BC

10/08/2019 4:54 pm

Welcome Back Renegades!

08/20/2019 9:27 am

Norman Levan Hispanic and Native American Culture Award

04/09/2019 9:59 am

Vote in BCSGA Elections Today!

04/08/2019 9:13 am

Accreditation

Bakersfield College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org

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