High School districts offer college courses to their students during and after the high school day through Dual Enrollment.

Here are some facts about Dual Enrollment at BC.

• Most, if not all, students in the class are high school students.
• Courses are primarily taught by high school instructors.
• Students are approved and enrolled through their high school district.
• All fees are waived and required materials are provided.

» Visit our "How to Enroll" page to request courses.

High school students can take courses at a Bakersfield College campus, or online, through Concurrent Enrollment.

Here are some facts about Concurrent Enrollment at BC

• Most of the students in the class will be traditional BC college students.
• All courses are taught by college instructors.
• Students are approved by their high school administrator or counselor.
• Students must be cleared by Admissions and Records to register themselves in their courses.
• Tuition cost is waived, but minimal fees apply and must be paid by the student.
• Textbooks are not provided and must be purchased by the student, if required.

» Visit our "How to Enroll" page to request courses. 

Some school districts offer Early College Pathway programs in which students are selected to be a part of a group of students who will complete an Associate Degree while they are still in high school.

The high schools/districts below currently offer this opportunity to students:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy, Delano
• Wasco High School
• McFarland High School Early College
• Kern High School District

» Check with your high school for information on how to apply for an Early College pathway.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses taught at the high school that students can receive college credit for.

» Visit our CTE Articulation site to learn more about Articulation opportunities at each high school.