Bakersfield College's physical campuses are closed. All classes and student services have moved online for the remainder of Summer 2020.
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TALK TO AN EXPERT

Student Information Desk: Meet face-to-face with a BC expert who can help you immediately. Student Information Desk hours: Mon-Thurs 10AM-6PM (only).

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Open Registration for Summer & Fall 2020

Find classes and set up your schedule. Class registration is now open. Register through InsideBC today.

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Summer Bridge to BC is Fully Online

Our First Year Student Success course is fully online for the Summer 2020 semester.

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Back To College Summer 2020

Back to College program returns for the summer! Whether you are new to BC or returning after some time off, we are here to help you through every step. Now, with additional Financial Aid support for eligible students affected by COVID-19. Sign up now!

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Congrats to our 2020 BC Scholars

Congratulations to all of our 2020 BC Scholars! We've created an online Honors Celebration Program to view online to recognize your achievements this year.

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Current Students

Important Dates

05/18/20 to 06/11/20
Summer 2020: First 4-Week Session
06/15/20 to 07/23/20
Summer 2020: Six-Week Session
06/15/20 to 08/06/20
Summer 2020: Eight-week session
07/04/20
Independence Day
08/07/20
Summer 2020 Semester Ends

Upcoming Events

Student Life Discord Discussions: Anime!

06/02/20
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Renegade Drive-Thru Pantry Open

06/02/20
11:00 am to 2:10 pm
Renegade Drive-Thru Pantry Open

06/03/20
11:00 am to 2:10 pm
Virtual Concurrent Enrollment Support 6/3/20

06/03/20
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Student Life: Super Smash Bros

06/03/20
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Class Schedule

Enroll for classes at BC. In InsideBC -> myBanWeb "Add or Drop Classes," select the semester and search for classes.

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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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

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

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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.

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.

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 Life Discord Discussions: Anime!

06/02/20
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Virtual Concurrent Enrollment Support 6/3/20

06/03/20
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Virtual Concurrent Enrollment Support 6/10/20

06/10/20
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Virtual Express Enrollment Event

06/10/20
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Umoja Community Information Session

06/11/20
11:00 am to 12:30 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.

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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.

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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

Virtual Concurrent Enrollment Support 6/3/20

06/03/20
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Back to College workshop

06/04/20
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Virtual Concurrent Enrollment Support 6/10/20

06/10/20
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Virtual Express Enrollment Event

06/10/20
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Parent Info Night (English Session)

06/16/20
6:00 pm to 7:00 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

A Message From President Sonya Christian: May 31, 2020

06/02/2020 12:39 pm

Bakersfield College Foundation announces Cheryl Scott as Executive Director

05/29/2020 7:59 am

Bakersfield College launches free Immigration Clinics for students in collaboration with California Colleges Chancellor’s Office Foundation and the UFW Foundation

05/28/2020 4:54 pm

Back to College Program Continues into Summer 2020

05/21/2020 2:01 pm

Bakersfield College Receives Grant Award from California Humanities

05/21/2020 1:54 pm

Alumni

Upcoming Events

Parent Info Night (English Session)

06/16/20
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Parent Info Night (Spanish Session)

06/18/20
6:00 pm to 7:00 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

A Message From President Sonya Christian: May 31, 2020

06/02/2020 12:39 pm

Bakersfield College Foundation announces Cheryl Scott as Executive Director

05/29/2020 7:59 am

Bakersfield College launches free Immigration Clinics for students in collaboration with California Colleges Chancellor’s Office Foundation and the UFW Foundation

05/28/2020 4:54 pm

Back to College Program Continues into Summer 2020

05/21/2020 2:01 pm

Bakersfield College Receives Grant Award from California Humanities

05/21/2020 1:54 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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