BC Excited to Welcome Students Back to Campus for Fall 2026

By AB | 08/25/26
outside view of BC students walking along a main sidewalk

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

All Bakersfield College’s campuses were brimming with excitement and student activity as students returned for the Fall 2026 semester. During the first week of classes, there will be a variety of Welcome Week activities and events to help kick off the start of the new academic year.

Throughout the week there will Welcome Tents on all BC campuses that will have representatives available to help students find their classes and provide other information. Each booth will have BC swag, and on select days, free coffee and donuts! Other events include a Bright Future Crafting workshop, a Renegade Rally of Belonging, Lip Sync Battle, and more.

This weekend is also the start of the football season, as the Renegades take on Santa Ana College on Saturday, August 29 at 6:00PM in BC’s Memorial Stadium. This year marks the 100th season of Renegade football – so bring your friends and family to celebrate and cheer on our team!

There is still time to enroll and register for classes! Come visit our student service offices to get things started. Come join the Renegade community and take that next step towards a brighter future!

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Two BC students sitting in the campus coffee shop
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Three BC students standing together on the BC campus
BC student getting a beverage from a booth during the rally of belonging
BC student talking to a representative at a welcome tent

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