About Counseling
Our Mission
Academic counseling and advising at Bakersfield College is an ongoing, intentional, and educational partnership between Bakersfield College and its students that is dedicated to student academic success. Bakersfield College is committed to an academic counseling and advising system that helps students:
- Discover and pursue life goals
- Support diverse and equitable educational experiences
- Advance students' intellectual and cultural development
- Learn to become engaged, self-directed learners, and competent decision-makers
The Counseling and Advising Department is committed to promoting student success by assisting students with educational planning, career and education counseling, and developing strategies for navigating higher education.
Hours & Locations
Panorama Campus
Location: Center for Student Success (CSS)
Phone: (661) 395-4421
Email: counseling@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Hours:
- Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 5:30pm - Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Delano Campus
Location: 1450 Timmons Avenue
Phone: (661) 720-2004
Hours:
- Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 5:30pm - Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Campus
Location: BC Southwest Campus
Student Services Suite #101
Phone: (661) 541-1500
Hours:
- Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 5:30pm - Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Counselors & Educational Advisors In Other Departments
In addition to the Counseling and Advising Department, there are Counselors and Educational Advisors located in other departments on campus. They do not schedule their appointments through the Counseling and Advising Department. Please contact the numbers below for more information.
- Career Education (CE): FACE 16 (661) 395-4809
- Financial Aid: Welcome Center (661) 395-4428
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Aera STEM Success Center 109 (661) 395-4772
- Athletics: GYM 9 (661) 395-4681
- Allied Health: MS 178 (661) 395-4476
- Veterans Services: Veterans Lounge (661) 395-4312
