"Operation: Not Forgotten" Care Package Drop Zone

Fill the truck for our troops! Donations must be dropped off no later than Tuesday, November 19 at the Veterans Resource Center or Counseling Center.
BCSGA Power Lunch with Candidate for Congress Jeremy Staat

Learn more about former Renegade and NFL star Jeremy Staat's campaign for Congress on November 18 at 11 a.m. in the Levan Center.

Power Lunch Details »
SI Leader Recommendations

Do you have what it takes to be an SI Leader? Ask your favorite professor to recommend you.

SI Page »
12 Angry Jurors

The Bakersfield College Performing Arts Department presents "12 Angry Jurors," which will run November 20, 21, 22, and 23 in The Black Box Theatre (PAC 107).

12 Angry Jurors Details »
It's Transfer Season at BC!

All students planning on transferring to a CSU or UC in the Fall of 2020 are invited to attend our Transfer application workshops throughout October and November.

Transfer Workshops »

Current Students

Important Dates

11/20/19
Open Web Registration Begins for Spring Semester 2020
11/27/19
Classes starting at 5:30 p.m. and later will not be held
11/28/19 to 11/29/19
Thanksgiving Holiday
12/07/19 to 12/14/19
Final Exams
12/14/19
Fall Session Ends

Upcoming Events

Daily Bread

11/13/19
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delano CSU Apply Transfer Application Workshop

11/13/19
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Student Veterans Panel

11/13/19
6:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Daily Bread

11/14/19
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Coffee with Campus Safety

11/14/19
9:00 am to 10:00 am

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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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.

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A Celebration of Gandhi

Celebrate the 150th birthday of civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi with a series of special events throughout Kern County.

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

Student Veterans Panel

11/13/19
6:15 pm to 8:00 pm
African-American Mentoring Program

11/14/19
1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
Dream Big Conference

11/15/19
9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Renegades Football

11/16/19
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Care Package Drop Zone

11/19/19
7:00 am to 6:00 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!

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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.

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

Student Veterans Panel

11/13/19
6:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Renegades Football

11/16/19
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
BCSGA Power Lunch with Candidate for Congress Jeremy Staat

11/18/19
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Care Package Drop Zone

11/19/19
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Dr. Brian Harnetty - Composer and Artist

11/20/19
6:00 pm to 8:00 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

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

10/08/2019 4:54 pm

Welcome Back Renegades!

08/20/2019 9:27 am

Norman Levan Hispanic and Native American Culture Award

04/09/2019 9:59 am

Vote in BCSGA Elections Today!

04/08/2019 9:13 am

2019 Energy and Ag Academy - Application Deadline April 5

03/21/2019 10:51 am

Alumni

Upcoming Events

Student Veterans Panel

11/13/19
6:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Renegades Football

11/16/19
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Care Package Drop Zone

11/19/19
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
MARS One Thousand One

11/20/19
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
12 Angry Jurors

11/20/19
7:30 pm to 10:00 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

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

10/08/2019 4:54 pm

Welcome Back Renegades!

08/20/2019 9:27 am

Norman Levan Hispanic and Native American Culture Award

04/09/2019 9:59 am

Vote in BCSGA Elections Today!

04/08/2019 9:13 am

2019 Energy and Ag Academy - Application Deadline April 5

03/21/2019 10:51 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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