We are committed to working with students and communicating with them on updates. The Kern Promise Advising Team wants to remind you to register for spring 2022, starting the first week of November
Students meeting all eligibility and program requirements listed on this page will receive 2nd day priority registration. You can view your registration date in InsideBC by selecting Registration Status on the MyBanWeb menu.
The Kern Transfer Promise is a commitment to help students complete their Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) within two instructional years through structured support and priority access to courses. Upon successful completion of The Kern Promise and an Associate Degree for Transfer, students are guaranteed admission into the CSU system in a similar major but not necessarily to a particular campus; at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), fully online and out-of-state universities and the participating independent, non-profit universities in California (AICCU), students are guaranteed admission into the exact campus they apply to and to the major they want to pursue.*
To learn more about each of these partner institutions and participating universities, visit the List of Colleges page.
The Kern Promise focuses on a shared responsibility model where the student works with a Completion Coaching Team to chart and follow the path to success. As part of the Promise, each student will receive guaranteed priority registration for a full-time schedule and specialized academic and advising support for the next two years. In turn, each Promise student is required to maintain good academic standing and commit to program requirements.
There are two programs under the Bakersfield College Kern Promise, Finish-In-4 and Transfer-In-2. Each program is unique in its requirements.
The Finish-In-4 efforts aim to guarantee students complete their transfer degree in 2 years at Bakersfield College and a baccalaureate degree in the following 2 years at CSUB. The Kern Promise's Finish-In-4 program supports the increase in student completion with an Associate Degree for Transfer in 60 semester units at BC. Students are then guaranteed admission to CSUB, with a similar major, and will complete an additional 60 semester units to earn a bachelor’s degree! Together, the goal is to move students through to the next stage of their educational and career goals in a more efficient and impactful way.
Once students are part of Bakersfield College Kern Promise, there are program requirements they must meet and complete. Failure to maintain or complete any of our requirements will result in removal from the program. We always encourage students to reach out to us with any questions they may have.
To move on with Bakersfield College Kern Promise from year 1 to year 2, students must have finished year 1 requirements and met all the following requirements to remain eligible for year 2.
The following Associate Degrees for Transfer at Bakersfield College have been approved and mapped out with their similar Bachelor's Degrees at CSUB for completion within a total of 4 years. Visit each major to view the planned route for completion of the Associates Degree within 2 years at BC, followed by planned route for completion of the Bachelor's Degree in 2 years at CSUB. All documents are PDF files.
Click the plus sign next to the major to see all the degrees.
BC Transfer Degree | CSUB "Similar" or "Compatible" Major |
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AS-T Business Administration | BS Business Administration - General Business |
AS-T Business Administration - Accounting | BS Business Administration - Accounting |
BC Transfer Degree | CSUB "Similar" or "Compatible" Major |
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AS-T Early Childhood Education | BA Child, Adolescent & Family Studies - General |
AA-T Elementary Teacher Education | BA Liberal Studies – Teacher Preperation Track |
BC Transfer Degree | CSUB "Similar" or "Compatible" Major |
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AA-T Kinesiology | BS Kinesiology - Applied Exercise Science BS Kinesiology - Physical Activity Leadership |
BC Transfer Degree | CSUB "Similar" or "Compatible" Major |
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AA-T Administration of Justice | BA Criminal Justice - General |
BC Transfer Degree | CSUB "Similar" or "Compatible" Major |
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AA-T Anthropology | BS Anthropology - General |
AA-T History | BA History - General |
AA-T Political Science | BA Political Science |
AA-T Psychology | BA Psychology - General |
AA-T Sociology | BA Sociology - Traditional BA Sociology - Ethnic Studies BA Sociology - Human Services |
BC Transfer Degree | CSUB "Similar" or "Compatible" Major |
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AS-T Biology | BS Biology - General |
AS-T Chemistry | BS Chemisty - Traditional BS Chemistry - American Chemical Society Certification (ACS) |
AS-T Geology | BS Geology - General |
AS-T Mathematics | BS Mathematics - Applied |
Yes, these are two separate programs. The California College Promise has replaced the Board of Governor's fee waiver (the BOG) and remains an entirely separate, state-level initiative – it has nothing to do with the Bakersfield College Kern Promise.
No, students do not need to reapply once they are in the program. College staff will be monitoring these students to ensure they maintain eligibility from semester to semester.
Yes. The Promise is designed to help students achieve their educational goals regardless of financial status. Even if a student is ineligible for need-based Federal and State financial aid, they can receive the Promise scholarship provided the eligibility requirements are met.
Applications are accepted April 1st- September 30th. Kern Promise does not admit any new students’ mid-year or in the middle of their educational journey. Students must be part of Bakersfield College Kern Promise at the beginning of their first year at Bakersfield College.
Students in the final term of their program may receive tuition benefits if they are enrolled in 12 units or more.
Unfortunately, we cannot award financial benefits to any students below 12 units, even if it is their final semester.
Unfortunately, our program does not cover tuition assistance during the summer; Tuition assistance is only covered during the fall and spring semester.
Only units added before the census date (including late start courses) will be counted toward your total enrollment of the required 15 units necessary to receive tuition funding. Units added after the census date will not be included.
Students below 15 units at the time of census will be ineligible to receive tuition funding.
Kern Promise: Transfer-In-2 is a new program that supports the increase in student completion of an Associate Degree in 60 semester units at BC followed by transfer to a 4-year institution into a similar major within 2 years. The goal is to move students through to the next stage of their educational and career goals in a more efficient and impactful way.
To move on with Bakersfield College Kern Promise from year 1 to year 2, students must have finished year 1 requirements and met all the following requirements to remain eligible for year 2.
Bakersfield College has been chosen to participate in MDRC’s Scaling UP Community College Efforts for Student Success (SUCCESS). Through this program the focus is to improve graduation rates for traditionally underserved students at BC by aligning our existing resources with evidence-driven practices by providing proactive advising, financial incentives, and strategies focused on increasing student success. Visit the SUCCESS Website to learn more.
Who qualifies? Kern Promise participants.
Benefits: Monthly Financial incentives.