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If you still have questions, please email us at earlycollege@bakersfieldcollege.edu


What is Early College?
Early College includes all opportunities for students to earn college credit through BC while they in high school (Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, and Articulated Credit). Some high school districts have created complete Early College Pathways that allow for high school students to complete entire certificates or degrees by the time they graduate from high school. For Early College opportunities at you high school, please visit your district page from our homepage https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/earlycollege.
What is the different between Dual Enrollment and Concurrent Enrollment?
Dual enrollment is when you take a course offered at your high school site that is mostly filled with high school students. Concurrent enrollment is when you enroll in a BC course that is offered at one of BC’s campuses (or online) that is mostly filled with non-high school students. For more about the differences and how to enroll, visit https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/earlycollege/how-to-enroll.
What is Articulated Credit?
Some high schools have CTE courses that grant Articulated Credit through BC. For more information about articulated credit available at your high school site and how to get the credit, please visit https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/cte/articulation.
How do I sign up for Dual or Concurrent Enrollment?
Please refer to our “How to Enroll” page for more information on signing up for dual or concurrent enrollment.
How do I know what Dual Enrollment courses I can take at my high school?
You can ask your high school counselor what classes are offered as dual enrollment at your high school. You can also check on the Early College website by selecting your district and the your high school: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/earlycollege.
How many Dual and Concurrent Enrollment classes can I take each term?
As a high school student, you are designated as a Special Part-Time Admit student. You may enroll in a total of up to 11 units in the Fall and again in the Spring, and then up to 7 units in the Summer, including both dual and concurrent enrollment classes.
How do I know which Concurrent Enrollment courses I should take?
It is suggested that high school students check with their high school counselor regarding which concurrent enrollment courses they should take. Most high school students work on college general education requirements and/or start on entry-level work towards their desired degree. For more about general education patterns at BC, visit https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/general-education-patterns. For mappings of each the certificates and degrees offered at BC, you can use your Program Mapper tool: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/program-mapper. If you need assistance selecting courses, you can email earlycollege@bakersfieldcollege.edu and request an appointment with an advisor or counselor.
Can I take courses that have prerequisites as a high school student?
Students will be evaluated based on their high school transcripts to determine eligibility for a course with a prerequisite. If you are requesting a course with a prerequisite, please submit a transcript with your form. You can view prerequisite details in our catalog: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/catalog.
Can any of my AP high school courses replace college courses that I need to take for my degree?
To see which BC courses are equivalent to AP exam credit, please visit https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2020-2021/advancedplacementprogram#mainContent.
How do I know which BC classes are available this term for Concurrent Enrollment, and when they will be offered?
All course information can be found on our class schedule: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/class-schedule/
Can I take Physical Education courses?
No. Early College students are not allowed to take any courses that fall into the PHED category.
Will these classes go on my high school transcript?
Courses completed at BC will go on your BC college transcript. It is up to your high school site whether they also add them to your high school transcript. Grades can be sent by the Early College team to your high school site upon request from the high school.
Will these courses count for high school credit?
Courses added to your Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Special Admit Form are for college credit only. High School credit will only be given based on the approval of your high school or district administrator. Taking a dual or concurrent enrollment course at BC does not guarantee high school credit.
What is a "W"?
“W” stands for “withdrawal.” It means that you dropped the course after the census date. A “W” will show on your transcript; a “W” is better than a D or an F, but you still want to avoid it if you can. When you receive a “W” you want to make sure that you retake that course as soon as you are ready to. Make sure you pay attention to important dates, like drop dates, each term. https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/important-dates.
What happens if I get a D or an F in a course?
It is recommended that students who are not doing well in dual or concurrent enrollment courses drop the course before Census, or before the last date to receive a W. If students do not drop, and then receive a D or F, they can petition to retake the course, but the poor grade will not be removed from their permanent record. Poor grades will have a negative impact on their college GPA and academic standing. For more on academic standing, please visit https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/counseling/probation.
How do I access online courses?
BC’s online courses are all offered through Canvas (https://kccd.instructure.com/). The BC website has helpful information about Canvas, including a video tutoring here: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/online/technology-resource-page-for-students.
What fees do I have to pay for these courses?
For dual enrollment, all fees are waived. For concurrent enrollment, tuition fees are waived but students are responsible for all other fees and the cost of textbooks and materials. To view and pay your fees, log in to MyBanWeb: https://ssb-prod.ec.kccd.edu/PROD/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_MainMnu
Is there Financial Aid available to me as a high school student?
No. Financial Aid is not available to students who have not graduated from high school. If you have fees and materials costs that you cannot cover, please talk with your high school site. High Schools may have support services in place, but it is not required that they cover the costs for concurrent enrollment.
Where can I buy books for my Concurrent Enrollment class?
For dual enrollment, your books will be provided by your high school. For concurrent enrollment, you can search for and purchase required textbooks using the course CRN here: https://kccd.bncollege.com/shop/kccd/home.
When can Early College students register for classes?
Students in Dual Enrollment courses and Early College pathways will be enrolled into courses by Admissions and Records once all steps are completed by the student and their district. Students cleared for Concurrent Enrollment will be assigned a registration date during Open Registration.

Contact Us

Early College
(661) 395-4008

earlycollege@bakersfieldcollege.edu

Offices are located on the Panorama Campus in the Welcome Center, Administration Building, A 8.

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