Loan Forgiveness Scam Alert

Fraudulent ads circulating on social media about loan forgiveness. Don't get scammed!

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Parking Lot Closures: July 2nd-August 3rd, 2018

The solar parking lots on Panorama Drive and Mount Vernon Avenue will be open to students, visitors and staff while several parking lots and roads are closed for construction. For a full list of closures, click the link below.

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Family Bridge to BC Open House and New Student Convocation

Calling all new Renegade families! Explore the campus with the students and get an up-close look at our labs, classrooms, centers, services, and more during Family Bridge to BC on August 14th!

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Sign up for Summer Bridge!

Summer Bridge is a one-day orientation required of all incoming Freshmen. Students engage with faculty, tour the campus, visit with student mentors, and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the various resources that BC offers! Sign up today for your Bridge day before August 9th!

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Huddle Closed 7/23-8/30

The Gym Huddle will be closed for renovations July 23 to August 30. For more information about construction and closures see...

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Resound: A Drum Corps International Competition

The 4th annual RESOUND Drum Corps International competition will bring some of the country’s best drum and bugle corps to Bakersfield College’s Memorial Stadium on July 20th from 7-9PM. Tickets on sale now!

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Testing and Placement Center

The Testing and Placement Center (TAPC) will be closed for relocation from July 18-21, and on July 24, 2018. Services will resume on July 25th at the new location in CSS 14.

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One-Day Express Enrollment!

August 7 8:00 AM Become a Renegade in a day! Our one-day event offers assessment, counseling, enrollment and more. You can leave enrolled in classes after just one day!

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Child Development Center Applications for Fall 2018

Open to BC Students, Full or Part-Time Enrollment. Bring completed application and Spring Class Schedule to the Center.

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Finish In Four

The Kern Promise’s "Finish in 4" is here! Transfer in 60 semester units at BC with an Associate Degree and get guaranteed admission to CSUB, in a similar major, and complete an additional 60 semester units to earn a bachelor’s degree!

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Open Registration Starts Now!

Classes are open for Summer and Fall 2018! Check them out now!

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Current Students

Important Dates

07/18/18
Census Date - BC Southwest 3rd Four Weeks
07/19/18
Last Day to Withdrawal and Receive a "W" - BC Southwest Eight-Week Session
07/19/18
Main Campus Six-Week Session Ends
07/24/18
Last Day to Withdrawal and Receive a "W" - Main Campus 2nd Four Weeks
07/31/18
Last Day to Withdrawal and Receive a "W" - BC Southwest 3rd Four Weeks

Upcoming Events

Counseling/Advising - Wasco Public Library

07/20/18
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Resound: A Drum Corps International Competition

07/20/18
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Counseling/Advising - Shafter Learning Center (Morning)

07/21/18
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Counseling/Advising - Shafter Learning Center (Afternoon)

07/21/18
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Summer 2018 Orientation

07/24/18
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Class Schedule

Check out our Summer and Fall 2018 Class Schedule. Classes are open and available now!

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Coming to campus? Summer hours differ for some departments, check that the office you need is open before coming to campus.

BC SouthWest Location

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

The campus map reflecting closure of P1, P2, P12, P5, Red & White Way, Main Entrace from 7/2/18-8/3/18.

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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Parking permits are available for purchase. Don't get a parking ticket, get your Parking Permit! Permits starting at $10.

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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.

BC Veterans Services

Check out the services we offer for our student veterans.

Industrial Automation

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

Financial Aid

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Upcoming Events

Summer STEM Academy: Architecture and Design

07/18/18
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Summer STEM Academy: Architecture and Design

07/19/18
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Resound: A Drum Corps International Competition

07/20/18
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Summer 2018 Orientation

07/24/18
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
CLOSURE: Pool

07/27/18
All day

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Humanities Review

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.