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Back to College

Social distancing strategies utilized to contain the spread of coronavirus are causing workers to lose their jobs, and California’s economy is expected to be one of the nation’s hardest hit. 

As unemployment increases in California and across the country due to coronavirus containment strategies, Bakersfield College will support our local community and economy by creating a late-start on-ramping program enabling new and returning students to access college-level coursework.

The Back to College program will ensure students reach their goals by assisting with the onboarding process and providing dedicated Counseling, Financial Aid, Academic Support, and Career services throughout their time at BC. 

College Level Courses

These courses will get you started toward completing your Degree, General Education, and Transfer requirements. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify

Find out more on our College Level Courses web page.

No Cost Skills Certificate Programs

These courses will help you achieve a quick skills certificate. These free courses will not give you college credits.

Find out more on our Non-Credit Courses web page.

Program 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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