Welcome Renegades! The majority of our classes are online for Spring 2021. A few essential courses are face-to-face with safety protocols. All services have moved online and physical campuses are closed.
Visit the COVID-19 page for up-to-date information.

There's a pathway for everyone at Bakersfield College. Apply!

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Student Information Desk

Let us help you with enrollment, account holds, academic advice and more. Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-6PM and Friday/Saturday 9AM-1PM.

Vaccine Clinics

Vaccine Clinics

The BC Student Health and Wellness Center is now hosting multiple vaccination clinics for any eligible individuals who meet the COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule per Kern County Public Health.

Time to update!

Time to Submit Update Form

Summer and Fall registration is coming and you have to submit update form every semester before registration. Update now thorugh InsideBC. See our "How to Update."

Class of 2021 Graduation.

107^th Commencement Virtual Event

2021 BC Graduates ~ you have the opportunity to participate in the televised virtual commencement event. Sign up by April 11!

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Dolores Huerta Exhibit

Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields / Revolución en los Campos exhibit with a 3D virtual tour is now available. Learn more #BecauseofHerStory.
Image credit: Harvey Wilson Richards. ©Harvey Richards Media Archive

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TRIO SSS Grant

Are you planning on teaching as a career? Pre-School? Elementary? High School? College? Teachers are in high demand! The TRIO SSS grant at Bakersfield College can offer you extra academic, personal, and transfer support. Get more details and find out if you qualify.

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FREE Access to LinkedIn Learning

Bakersfield College students now have access to thousands of tutorials at LinkedIn Learning. Gain new skills to advance your career, hobby, or supplement your classes.

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Need help with your class?

The Bakersfield College Tutoring Center has tutors available online for many of our college courses. Sign up and get help for your class.

Current Students

Important Dates

04/14/21
Open Registration for Summer/Fall 2021
05/08/21 to 05/14/21
Final Exams
05/14/21
Last Day to File for Graduation for Spring 2021
05/14/21
End of Spring Semester 2021
05/16/21
Commencement 2021

Upcoming Events

Open Registration for Summer/Fall 2021

04/14/21
All day
Renegade Fitness

04/14/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Fire & EMS Virtual Employer Panel

04/14/21
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Among Us Live Stream on Twitch/Discord

04/14/21
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Barry Scheck (10 a.m.)

04/15/21
10:00 am to 11:00 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.

Covid19 Vaccines at Bakersfield College

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at BC

BC's SH&WC is offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics for eligible individuals throughout the community.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Community updates on the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, resources and information.

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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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.

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

Open Registration for Summer/Fall 2021

04/14/21
All day
Renegade Fitness

04/14/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Fire & EMS Virtual Employer Panel

04/14/21
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Barry Scheck (10 a.m.)

04/15/21
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Renegade Fitness

04/15/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

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.

Apply in 5 easy steps

Steps to Enroll

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

Open Registration for Summer/Fall 2021

04/14/21
All day
Renegade Fitness

04/14/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Fire & EMS Virtual Employer Panel

04/14/21
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Barry Scheck (10 a.m.)

04/15/21
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Renegade Fitness

04/15/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 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 Selected for Citizen Leadership Center

04/07/2021 1:43 pm

BC holds first mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic

03/22/2021 8:59 am

BC's Student Health and Wellness Center holds first vaccine clinic

03/11/2021 3:25 pm

BC Awarded Nearly $2 Million to Develop the Kern Regional Workforce Coalition, A High Road Training Partnership

02/23/2021 4:39 pm

2nd Annual Jean Fuller Women in Leadership Panel

02/22/2021 2:09 pm

Alumni

Upcoming Events

Renegade Fitness

04/14/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Barry Scheck (10 a.m.)

04/15/21
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Renegade Fitness

04/15/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Barry Scheck (6 p.m.)

04/15/21
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Renegade Fitness

04/16/21
12:00 pm to 1:00 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 Selected for Citizen Leadership Center

04/07/2021 1:43 pm

BC holds first mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic

03/22/2021 8:59 am

BC's Student Health and Wellness Center holds first vaccine clinic

03/11/2021 3:25 pm

BC Awarded Nearly $2 Million to Develop the Kern Regional Workforce Coalition, A High Road Training Partnership

02/23/2021 4:39 pm

2nd Annual Jean Fuller Women in Leadership Panel

02/22/2021 2:09 pm

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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