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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Undocumented Student Week of Action

October 15-19 is the California Community Colleges Undocumented Student Week of Action. Learn more about BC's slate of programming throughout this week at the link below.

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Graduation Deadline Approaching

The Graduation application deadline for Spring is on Monday, October 15. Complete the Candidacy for Graduation form today!

Graduation Details »
Fall Late Start Classes

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

Late Start Class Schedule »
Agriculture Career Expo

Connect with educators and industry leaders in agriculture on October 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gym Huddle.

Ag Career Expo Event Details »
Race, Citizenship, and the American Farmworker

On October 18 at 7 p.m., join Sarah Wald for a discussion about literary and cultural representations of farmworkers.

Discussion Details »
Fall Band and Orchestra Concert

The BC Concert Band and Orchestra presents its fall production in the Indoor Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19.

Concert Details »
March for Humankindness

Join us as we March for Humankindness on Thursday, October 18 to celebrate our diversity and highlight what unites us as members of such a kind and caring community.

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Current Students

Important Dates

10/15/18
Last day to apply for Spring 2019 graduation
10/19/18
Last Day to Withdrawal and receive a "W"
11/07/18
Early Web Registration for Spring 2019 begins
11/12/18
Veterans Day
11/22/18 to 11/23/18
Thanksgiving Holiday

Upcoming Events

Week of Action Kick Off Event

10/15/18
12:00 pm
Art with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/16/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Latinas Unidas hosts You've Got a Friend in Me

10/16/18
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Art with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/17/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Jazz and Commercial Concert

10/17/18
7:00 pm to 10:00 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!

Parking Map Updated as of August 6

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.

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? 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!
Visit gogades.com.

Student Services

Academic Support

New Students

Important Dates

Art with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/16/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Fall 2018 Orientation

10/16/18
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Art with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/17/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Jazz and Commercial Concert

10/17/18
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

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

Admissions For:

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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.

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.

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.

Where to Start

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Popular Programs

Community

Upcoming Events

Art with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/16/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Fall 2018 Orientation

10/16/18
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Art with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/17/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Jazz and Commercial Concert

10/17/18
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Know your Rights: Legal Clinic and Immigration Resource Fair

10/18/18
12:00 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 with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/16/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Art with Impact: Movies for Mental Health

10/17/18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Jazz and Commercial Concert

10/17/18
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Art Exhibition - COLLECTOR by Matthew Craven

10/18/18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March for Humankindness

10/18/18
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Bakersfield College cheerleaders and mascot

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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