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!

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2018 Pathway to Success Conference

The conference on October 26th will be full of facts on how your Academic Standing affects your financial aid, steps to get back to Good Standing, and tools to help you succeed at BC. If you are on any type of Academic or Progress Probation, attend this Pathway to Success Conference.

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Fall Pathways Fest

Declare your major, define your future! Explore pathways, majors, career services, transfer information at Renegade Crossroads 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 10/31. Food, Fun and More!!

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Fall Late Start Classes

Late Start classes are still open. It's not too late to get a class.

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"COLLECTOR" by Matthew Craven

Artist Matthew Craven presents an exhibit of found imagery collage in the Jones Gallery from October 18 through November 29, with an artists' reception at 4 p.m. on October 25.

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Fall Choral Concert - Veni, Vidi, Amavi

The BC Choir and Chamber Singers will be performing with Grammy Award-winning soprano Hila Plitmann at the Indoor Theater at 7:30 p.m. on October 26.

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Current Students

Important Dates

11/07/18
Early Web Registration for Spring 2019 begins
11/12/18
Veterans Day
11/22/18 to 11/23/18
Thanksgiving Holiday
11/28/18
Open Web Registration for Spring 2019 begins
12/01/18 to 12/08/18
Final Exams

Upcoming Events

Homecoming - Poster and Office Decorations Competition

10/22/18
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
BCSGA Power Lunch - KCCD Chancellor Tom Burke

10/22/18
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/22/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Homecoming - "Little Shop of Horrors"

10/22/18
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Homecoming - Chalk Art Walk

10/23/18
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Program Pathways Mapper

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!

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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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Catalog

Policies, admission requirements, academic programs and course descriptions can all be found in the BC Catalog. See the BC Catalog.

Renegade Online Programs

Renegade Online

Renegade Online is Bakersfield College's space devoted to the online learner. Search course offerings, degrees, and helpful resources.

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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.

Your perfect scholarship match is out there, Grab It!

Ready to grab that money? Scholarships at BC are within reach!

The opening date for applying to scholarships is October 1st. Learn how to apply for scholarships to assist with the cost of your education.

Athletics

Support your Renegades athletics teams!
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Student Services

Academic Support

New Students

Important Dates

Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/22/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/23/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Health Careers Connection Fair

10/24/18
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Distinguished Speaker: Dashka Slater 11AM

10/24/18
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/24/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Enrollment Steps

Everything you need to know to apply for Bakersfield College!

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Catalog

Policies, admission requirements, academic programs and course descriptions can all be found in the BC Catalog. See the BC Catalog.

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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.

Industrial Automation Program

Industrial Automation

Learn more about the Industrial Automation Bachelor's Degree at Bakersfield College!

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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.

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Popular Programs

Community

Upcoming Events

BCSGA Power Lunch - KCCD Chancellor Tom Burke

10/22/18
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/22/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Homecoming - "Little Shop of Horrors"

10/22/18
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Homecoming - Chalk Art Walk

10/23/18
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/23/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 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.

Rent the Indoor Theater

Events Management

Did you know? You can rent our facilities for your next event!

WESTEC Career and Job Training We Change People's Lives!

WESTEC

WESTEC offers college credit for short and long-term training programs.

Levan Center

Lectures and Events

Distinguished Speakers, Gadfly Cafes, Renegade Round Tables and more panels and speaker offered at the Levan Center for Humanities.

Planetarium

Planetarium

Planetarium shows are open to the public. See the schedule of upcoming shows on the William M Thomas Planetarium page.

Renegade Room

Renegade Room

The Renegade Room is a fine dining restaurant, open to the community, run by Bakersfield College students. Join us!

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BC SouthWest Location

Bakersfield College holds classes in the Southwest. Find out more about the BC Southwest Campus and classes offered there.

Community Services

Learning Opportunities

News

Undocumented Student Week of Action

10/15/2018 10:23 am

Health Study Oct. 8-12

10/04/2018 4:50 pm

Two Plays Featured in the 34th Annual Kern Shakespeare Festival

09/24/2018 8:56 am

Bakersfield College Vet Week

09/19/2018 10:19 am

Get ready to transfer to the school of your dreams!

09/06/2018 10:40 am

Alumni

Upcoming Events

Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/22/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/23/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Health Careers Connection Fair

10/24/18
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Distinguished Speaker: Dashka Slater 11AM

10/24/18
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/24/18
1:00 pm 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.

Social Justice Institute

Athletics

Support your Renegades athletics teams!
Visit gogades.com.

Alumni Links

News

Undocumented Student Week of Action

10/15/2018 10:23 am

Health Study Oct. 8-12

10/04/2018 4:50 pm

Two Plays Featured in the 34th Annual Kern Shakespeare Festival

09/24/2018 8:56 am

Bakersfield College Vet Week

09/19/2018 10:19 am

Get ready to transfer to the school of your dreams!

09/06/2018 10:40 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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