Academic Support
English for Multilingual Students
The English for Multilingual Students program welcomes local bilingual/bicultural students seeking to improve their language skills, as well as English language learners from around the world. The program is designed to equip English learners with language skills required for academic work at the college or university level.
The mission of the English for Multilingual Students (EMLS) Department is to help our students develop critical thinking skills as well as become fluent speakers, listeners, readers, and writers of the English language in order to succeed in and contribute to the academic, professional, and social settings of their choosing.
For more information, visit EMLS ➠
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S)
EOPS is a state-funded program that serves students from low-income, educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Services include academic, career, and personal counseling, peer mentoring, financial aid advising, scholarship information, transfer assistance, grant checks and other support services.
The CARE component offers additional grants and/or services to full-time students who are single parents, AFDC recipients, and have at least one child under the age of fourteen. Participants must qualify for financial aid.
For more information, visit EOP&S ➠
Learning Communities
Learning Communities provide linked classroom experiences to help students establish a strong academic foundation. In a Learning Community, a group of students takes courses together, becoming a support network for each other and with the participating teachers. Students use discipline area texts in the reading class to develop reading skills using meaningful materials. One such community is Umoja ASTEP. (Also see BC Class Schedule)
For more information, about the Umoja community visit Umoja ASTEP ➠
Library Workshops
The Grace Van Dyke Bird Library hosts a series of research workshops each semester to help students learn how to conduct research properly and succeed in their courses.
Workshops are free, and are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Upcoming workshop schedules are available on InsideBC ➠
For more information, visit the Library ➠
Math Learning Center
Taking OR Planning to take a transfer-level math class & just need a refresher? Are you looking for math-learning assistance and support?
Do you have a schedule that requires you to not come to campus every week? Maybe you just need help with some background math skills, to support your current math class.
Consider enrolling in a Self-Paced, Non-credit, HYBRID course in the Math Learning Center!
If you are interested in "walk-in" tutoring, you can come to GS 8 for in-person tutoring. It is located in General Science Room 8.
If you cannot physically come in, then enroll in the Math B99NC - 73839 course OR email the MLC staff at mathlearningcenter@bakersfieldcollege.edu to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
For more information, visit the Math Learning Center ➠
MESA
MESA Community College Program (MCCP) is one of the country’s oldest programs that provides academic support to educationally disadvantaged students so they can excel in math and sciences studies and graduate with degrees in engineering, science and technology.
MCCP is a rigorous academic support program that strives to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged community college students who transfer to four-year institutions and earn a degree in math-based, science-based, engineering or computer science fields.
The MESA Center is located in the Science and Engineering building room 46.
For more information, visit MESA ➠
STEM
STEM students are those majoring in one of the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and are in calculus-based STEM classes.
For more information, visit STEM ➠
Student Success Lab
The Student Success Lab provides students with assistance and NEW computer technology.
Why should you come to the Student Success Lab? For the Upgraded PLATO Software and the Friendly Atmosphere of course! Below are a few more good reasons for dropping by:
- Increase your reading level
- Improve your grammar skills
- Enhance your math skills
- Highly qualified staff to assist you in the learning process
- Supportive learning environment
- FREE no unit courses
For more information, visit the Student Success Lab ➠
Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center is a proven student success service that provides FREE tutoring to all currently enrolled Bakersfield College Students. Our one-on-one peer tutors are trained and certified students who can assist you with many Bakersfield College courses. Assistance with course content, required papers (at any stage) and/or academic skills are available through drop-in and scheduled appointments for most BC courses.
For more information, visit Tutoring ➠
Workshops
Many department offer free workshops to students to assist you with your academic success. From help with registering for classes, Financial Aid applications, and transferring to 4-year colleges and universities to study skills, writing, and research techniques, there is a workshop to help you. Take advantage of the many opportunities for support in one of our many workshops. Check the schedule often throughout the semester for the right workshop for you.
For more information, visit Workshops ➠
Writing Center
Our Writing Center is open to assist students across campus with all types of writing projects at any stage of the writing process. Drop in and use our quiet study areas or reserve a group study room. Write papers in our computer lab or see one of our highly trained writing consultants. It's all free!
For more information, visit the Writing Center ➠
Academic Resources
Here are some great resources for students to utilize. While most are free, some may have additional costs. If you know of other academic resources to enhance student learning, please email studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Bookscouter
For selling old books from college, you can use this site. Just type your book's ISBN into the search bar and the site will connect you with more than 25 of the best-paying and most reputable buyback companies online.
EdReady
EdReady assists students in preparation for college-level math. An assessment is given to identify which area of math the program can help students advance. Students can then practice through online problem sets.
Microsoft Office 365 FREE Student Edition
Students can get Microsoft Office for free using their BC student email address! Use your BC email address to sign-up. Having trouble downloading or installing Office 365? Please contact Microsoft.
Budgeting 101
Written with the goal of educating young adults about financial restraint, our guide features helpful ways to track monthly income and expenses, a step-by-step budgeting guide broken down by common expenses, as well as budgeting tools and additional tips for saving money.
Budgeting in College: A Student's Guide
Creating a budget may sound intimidating or complicated, especially if you're a new college student managing your expenses for the first time. Learn how to create a budget that works for you and to find tips and tools to help you develop healthy financial habits
OpenStudy
OpenStudy allows students to participate in study groups online. Students are able to ask questions in any subject or get assistance in homework assignments. Students can build relationships, communicate, and collaborate with other students. Students will also develop the ability to help others, explain concepts, and construct solutions.
Dropthought for Education
Students and professors interact using an app and online dashboard. The app allows students to give feedback to the professors about the lecture or subject and connect with them on a one-on-one basis.
Student Lingo
Student Lingo allows students to interact with on-demand workshops, action plans, and valuable resources focused on helping students achieve their academic, personal, and career goals. Workshops can be purchased individually or in packages.
AfterCollege
AfterCollege assists students in finding jobs post-graduation. Students are matched with jobs their using major and personal interests.
Email To SMS Email Address List (email to text)
Many students use texting instead of email, Faculty can forward the first 160 or so characters of an email to the students' phone using the students' phone's SMS "address". Long emails will be shortened when converted to txt msgs. That is the 10-digit number followed by their carrier's SMS gateway. Here's a list of some popular SMS gateways:
- AT&T: [number]@txt.att.net
- MetroPCS: [number]@mymetropcs.com
- Nextel: [number]@messaging.nextel.com
- Sprint: [number]@messaging.sprintpcs.com OR [number]@pm.sprint.com
- T-Mobile: [ number]@tmomail.net
- Verizon: [number]@vtext.com
- Virgin Mobile: [number]@vmobl.com
- U.S. Cellular: [number]@email.uscc.net
Trade Pal
Tradepal is a real-time marketplace that makes it convenient to trade and exchange with other people in and around your college campus. You can adjust your browser preferences to discover listings like textbooks, study groups, events, tickets or rideshares. When you find what you need, send an in-App chat to your counterpart to ask questions, make arrangements and close the deal.
College Hacks Every Student Should Know
Going to college usually means lots of studying, learning, late nights, and parties. There is a lot students learn the class, but there are several things that they don't teach in the lecture hall. Master a few helpful college hacks to help with studying, cooking, cleaning, and shopping that makes college life much easier.
Free Academic Journals for College Students
Pulling all-nighters to write that research paper that you've to know all semester about is the classic college story. This list of free-access, academic journals makes getting the research done easier and may even save time for a few hours of shuteye before that 8 AM the deadline. Find the category and journal you need below.
Budgeting 101 for College Students
College is a good time to establish and practice good financial habits for the future. With new independence, students should learn how to effectively budget their money to avoid overspending and debt later in life.
Student Discounts Nation-wide
Ninety (90) stores offer student discounts.
NetTutor: Online Tutoring Service
BC has partnered with NetTutor to provide online tutoring support to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the following subjects: EMLS, English and Writing, Humanities, and Mathematics. Tutoring for other subjects is available during scheduled times. See the NetTutor Schedule for a comprehensive schedule. All of the NetTutor tutors have a four‐year degree from an accredited university and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in any subjects for which they will be providing tutoring. To get started, students should click on the NetTutor link on the left sidebar of their Canvas class. I have attached a Student Guide to help students navigate NetTutor.
Canvas Tools
Need to learn more about the Canvas online tool? Here are some resources:
