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Campus Happenings

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BC Football vs. West Hills (Scrimmage)

08/20/26 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Panorama Campus
Office of Student Life main entrance; part of a larger building called Campus Center

Find Your Classroom

08/21/26 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Panorama Campus

Financial Aid Disbursement

08/21/26 All Day
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The Welcome Center on a beautiful sunny day.
ENROLLMENT & AID

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Students walking and sitting in the Science and Engineering building while one writes on the board.
Services & Resources

Support for Your Success

What are your interest and goals? We're here to help you succeed beyond Bakersfield.
Explore institutional outcomes. See the Student Success Section for data at your fingertips.
School can be extra challenging for parents. We have some resources to assist you while you concentrate on your education while raising children.
We strive for a healthy campus community. Connect with counselors, health services, and more!
We all work better together. Let our tutoring & lab assistants help you succeed.
Student Perspectives

Experience Your Story

Bakersfield College (BC) cares about every part of the student experience. Read stories straight from our students about their BC experiences.

All Stories
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I am in the right place at the right time. The skills I am learning are going to help me become a productive member of society by providing help for those in need.
International student striving to make a difference in the medical field.

Piyush Bhandari, Nursing

Piyush Bhandari's Story
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Life after college is going to be as smooth as possible if I stick to my undying optimism.
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Join a club, and if you don’t see one you like, make it! Clubs might not seem that important but the network of like-minded students and professors is indispensable, and the opportunities that come up because you’re in a club are endless!