Bakersfield College's physical campuses are closed. All classes and student services have moved online.
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Instructional Resources

Find tips and tools to help you continue your courses online.

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Withdrawal Dates Extended

BC has extended withdrawal dates from the Spring 2020 semester.

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Back To College

Check out our new “Back to College” program aimed at bringing displaced workers back into the workforce with new skills. Choose what 5-week course option works for you.

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Industrial Technology and Transportation Virtual Career Expo

Start your career in engineering, construction and more at our first-ever Virtual Career Expo on April 1.

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Current Students

Important Dates

04/01/20
Last Day to File for Graduation
04/01/20
Early Web Registration for Summer/Fall Semesters Begin
04/06/20 to 04/10/20
Spring Break
04/09/20
Last Day to Withdraw and Receive an "EW"
04/15/20 to 04/17/20
Open Web Registration Begins for Summer/Fall Semesters 2020

Upcoming Events

BC is Online

A quick message from President Christian that we are online for you.

There's a Pathway for Everyone

Explore the many Learning & Career Pathways available at Bakersfield College.

BCSGA President Samantha Pulido

Giving an inspiring message to all of our students.

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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.

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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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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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Parking

Parking permits are available for purchase now. Get yours today!

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.

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

Cancelled ~ Spring Fling Easel Event: A Suffragette

03/30/20
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Industrial Technology and Transportation Virtual Career Expo

04/01/20
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Natural Gas Shut Off

04/06/20 to 04/10/20
All day
New Student Orientation Spring 2020

04/14/20
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
From Dream to Discovery: Inside NASA

04/15/20
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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

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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

Bakersfield College extends withdrawal date

03/26/2020 2:16 pm

Paraprofessional Stackable Certificates

01/30/2020 2:27 pm

Welcome information from your Department of Public Safety for Spring 2020

01/21/2020 12:02 pm

Welcome to Spring 2020

01/14/2020 11:54 am

Extended Library Study Hours for Fall 2019

11/25/2019 2:49 pm

Alumni

Upcoming Events

Cancelled ~ Spring Fling Easel Event: A Suffragette

03/30/20
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Natural Gas Shut Off

04/06/20 to 04/10/20
All day
From Dream to Discovery: Inside NASA

04/15/20
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
POSTPONED: Concept Building Symposium

04/24/20
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
BC Blood Drive

05/07/20
9:00 am to 4:00 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

Bakersfield College extends withdrawal date

03/26/2020 2:16 pm

Paraprofessional Stackable Certificates

01/30/2020 2:27 pm

Welcome information from your Department of Public Safety for Spring 2020

01/21/2020 12:02 pm

Welcome to Spring 2020

01/14/2020 11:54 am

Extended Library Study Hours for Fall 2019

11/25/2019 2:49 pm

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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