Welcome Information from BC Public Safety

BC's Office of Public Safety has a few tips for students coming to campus for their first week of classes.

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Welcome Week

Welcome back to another semester at the Home of the Renegades! Find out what your student government has planned from January 21 through February 3 for your return to campus.

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HBCU Caravan

The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Caravan is coming to Bakersfield College on Monday, February 3, 2020. The event will be held outside, at the Renegades Crossroads from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be on-site admissions, scholarships, giveaways, and more. For more information, please contact the BC Transfer Center at (661) 395-4421.

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Financial Aid Fest

Get help with your Cal Grant, FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications on February 11 at BC SouthWest, February 12 at the Panorama Campus, and February 13 at the Delano Campus.

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Current Students

Important Dates

01/31/20
Last Day for Refund (semester length courses)
02/02/20
Last day to drop from a a semester-length class without receiving a "W"
02/02/20
Last Day to Add Classes
02/14/20
Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
02/17/20
Washington's Birthday Holiday

Upcoming Events

Renegade Pantry OPEN

01/24/20
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Daily Bread

01/27/20
8:30 am to 5:30 pm
BCSGA Hosted Super Smash Bros. Tournament

01/27/20
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Churros with BCSGA President Samantha Pulido

01/27/20
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Daily Bread

01/28/20
8:30 am to 5:30 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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Parking

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

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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.

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

Delano Campus OPEN Scholarship Lab - LAST CALL

01/28/20
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
OPEN Scholarship Application Lab - LAST CALL

01/29/20
11:30 am to 2:00 pm
OPEN Scholarship Application Lab - LAST CALL

01/30/20
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
OPEN Scholarship Application Lab - LAST CALL

01/31/20
8:00 am to 10:00 am
DEADLINE to Apply for BC Scholarships

02/01/20
All day

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

Brian's Beard Improv Fundraiser

01/30/20
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Brian's Beard Improv Fundraiser

01/31/20
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Distinguished Speaker Patrisse Khan-Cullors (10 AM)

02/06/20
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Distinguished Speaker Patrisse Khan-Cullors (2 PM)

02/06/20
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Distinguished Speaker Patrisse Khan-Cullors (7 PM)

02/06/20
7:00 pm to 8:30 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.

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

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

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

10/08/2019 4:54 pm

Welcome Back Renegades!

08/20/2019 9:27 am

Alumni

Upcoming Events

Distinguished Speaker Patrisse Khan-Cullors (10 AM)

02/06/20
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Distinguished Speaker Patrisse Khan-Cullors (2 PM)

02/06/20
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Distinguished Speaker Patrisse Khan-Cullors (7 PM)

02/06/20
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
MARS One Thousand One

02/19/20
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
From Earth to the Universe

02/26/20
7:30 pm to 8:30 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

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

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

10/08/2019 4:54 pm

Welcome Back Renegades!

08/20/2019 9:27 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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