Welcome Renegades! We have moved the majority of our classes online for Fall 2020 & Spring 2021. A few essential courses are face-to-face with safety protocols.
Visit the COVID-19 page for up-to-date information.

Closed for Thanksgiving

Bakersfield College campuses will be closed from 5:30 PM on Wed. 11/25 (classes starting at 5:30 and later will not meet) through Sun. 11/29. Classes and offices will resume on Monday, 11/30.
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Let us help you with enrollment, account holds, academic advice and more. Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-6PM and Friday 9AM-12PM. (Please note the Student Information Desk will be closed Fridays on holiday weekends - 11/28, 12/25 and 1/1.)

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Umoja African-American Success for Excellence and Persistence Spring Classes

Looking for a gen ed class that also celebrates African-American culture? Umoja, a program designed for motivated African- American students, is offering the following classes for spring 2021: English 1b Astronomy 2 Communication 1 Music 23 Math 22 For more info, contact Umoja coordinator Dr. Parks at pparks@bakersfieldcollege. edu or 661-232-0191
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

11/26/20 to 11/27/20
Thanksgiving Holiday
12/05/20 to 12/12/20
Final Exams
12/12/20
Last Day to File for Graduation for the Fall Semester
12/12/20
End of Fall Semester
01/16/21 to 01/19/21
Spring Session Begins

Upcoming Events

Virtual Meal

11/24/20
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Among Us on Discord

11/25/20
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Panorama Creative Music Summit 2020 - Nate Wood

11/25/20
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Scholarship Q & A: BC Scholarship Manager’s Ask Me Anything LIVE

11/30/20
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Virtual Concert: Becoming Us

11/30/20
7:00 pm to 9:00 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!
Visit gogades.com.

Student Services

Academic Support

New Students

Important Dates

Admissions For:

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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

Learn More

Popular Programs

Community

Upcoming Events

Panorama Creative Music Summit 2020 - Nate Wood

11/25/20
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Virtual Concert: Becoming Us

11/30/20
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Panorama Creative Music Summit 2020 - Jamaaladeen Tacuma

12/02/20
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Distinguished Speaker Gordon Bellamy 10AM

02/02/21
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Distinguished Speaker Gordon Bellamy 2PM

02/02/21
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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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

BC named once again as Champion of Higher Education

11/23/2020 7:39 am

Renegade Pantry receives over $12,000 from Macy's Department Store

11/12/2020 5:08 pm

BC Celebrates Veterans Month

11/05/2020 12:03 pm

Spring 2021 Enrollment Begins November 4th

10/29/2020 12:42 pm

State Chancellor Eloy Oakley virtually tours BC campus

10/28/2020 9:35 am

Alumni

Upcoming Events

Panorama Creative Music Summit 2020 - Nate Wood

11/25/20
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Virtual Concert: Becoming Us

11/30/20
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Panorama Creative Music Summit 2020 - Jamaaladeen Tacuma

12/02/20
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Distinguished Speaker Gordon Bellamy 10AM

02/02/21
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Distinguished Speaker Gordon Bellamy 2PM

02/02/21
2:00 pm to 3:00 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

BC named once again as Champion of Higher Education

11/23/2020 7:39 am

Renegade Pantry receives over $12,000 from Macy's Department Store

11/12/2020 5:08 pm

BC Celebrates Veterans Month

11/05/2020 12:03 pm

Spring 2021 Enrollment Begins November 4th

10/29/2020 12:42 pm

State Chancellor Eloy Oakley virtually tours BC campus

10/28/2020 9:35 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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