Welcome Renegades! We have moved the majority of our classes online for Fall 2020. A few essential courses are face-to-face with safety protocols.
Visit the COVID-19 page for up-to-date information.

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Student Information Desk can help you with enrollment, account holds, academic advice, general questions about financial aid and more. Student Information Desk hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-6PM (only).

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Stat Phillips, Seattle Artist

On 10/28 at 6:00PM, the Inclusivity Lab will bring to you Stat Phillips, Seattle artist, for a special guest lecture. Be sure to register!

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FAFSA Webinars - October

Get personalized help and ask all your 2020-21 FAFSA questions at an upcoming virtual webinar session.

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Fall 2021 Transfer Workshops

It is Transfer Season at BC! If you are planning to transfer to a CSU or UC for Fall 2021, please attend our transfer workshops for transfer advising, application assistance, and more!

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Current Students

Important Dates

10/30/20
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a "W"
11/04/20
Early Registration Begins for Spring 2021
11/11/20
Veterans Day Holiday
11/18/20 to 11/20/20
Open Web Registration Begins for Spring Semester 2021
11/26/20 to 11/27/20
Thanksgiving Holiday

Upcoming Events

UC Transfer Application Workshop

10/22/20
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Distinguished Speaker Beverly Gooden (10 AM)

10/27/20
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Distinguished Speaker Beverly Gooden (6 PM)

10/27/20
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Panorama Creative Music Summit 2020 - Mary Osborne at 100

10/28/20
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
CalStateApply Transfer Workshop

10/28/20
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Class Schedule

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

CARES ACT

CARES Act: Student Information

Find out if you're eligible for CARES Act emergency aid funds and how those funds are being disbursed to students.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Community updates on the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, resources and information.

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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!

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Academic Support

BC has services to help you with academic success! From tutoring to learning communities, checkout support options right for your success.

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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.

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!
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Student Services

Academic Support

New Students

Important Dates

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.

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Steps to Enroll

Everything you need to know to apply for Bakersfield College!

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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.

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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

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Popular Programs

Community

Upcoming Events

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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

Undocumented Student Action Week - Oct. 19-23, 2020

10/19/2020 2:59 pm

BC's Webinar Series Focused on Energy Opportunities and Technologies

10/08/2020 11:26 am

Late Start 8-Week Classes

10/05/2020 4:08 pm

BC to hold additional COVID-19 testing on campus Oct. 2nd

10/01/2020 2:23 pm

Scholarships and FAFSA Opens Today!

10/01/2020 11:43 am

Alumni

Upcoming Events

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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

Undocumented Student Action Week - Oct. 19-23, 2020

10/19/2020 2:59 pm

BC's Webinar Series Focused on Energy Opportunities and Technologies

10/08/2020 11:26 am

Late Start 8-Week Classes

10/05/2020 4:08 pm

BC to hold additional COVID-19 testing on campus Oct. 2nd

10/01/2020 2:23 pm

Scholarships and FAFSA Opens Today!

10/01/2020 11:43 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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