Welcome New Student

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Welcome to Bakersfield College! We are excited to support your journey towards your education goals.

Not enrolled yet? Become a Bakersfield College Renegade! Steps to Apply

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New Beginnings

Your First Semester

BEFORE BEGINNING

Start your first semester off right, complete these things to do:
Pay for ClassesReview Your ScheduleGet Your TextbooksGet Your Renegade CardAttend Bridge to BCAttend Convocation (Fall Only)

Attend first day of class(es)

Attend your classes on the first day they meet.
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Where to Get Help

Student Information Desk
Meet with a Counselor/Advisor
Services & Resources
Nexus for Student Assistance

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Welcome Center Wisdom

Find Answers, Find Success

Visit the Welcome Center at the Haley entrance circle for in-person assistance. Our friendly staff is ready to help you succeed. If you can't make it to campus, connect with a BC expert online via Zoom at the Student Information Desk (SID) for academic advice, holds, enrollment, and general questions.
Contact SID!
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Financial Aid

You Can Afford College

Aid and scholarships available to those that qualify. Grants, loans, work study, and scholarships can help you pay for your education. Apply each year.
Pay for College

Get Involved

Student Life

Enrich your education by involving yourself in a diverse community and co-curricular environments.
Get Connected
Follow Student Life on social media for updates and the latest on what is happening on campus.
Join a Recognized Student Organization
With a diverse campus, we have many clubs and organizations to join for many different interests.
Know What is Expected of You
Get to know the Bakersfield College’s Standards of Student Conduct to be a responsible member of the campus community.

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Bridge to BC

First-Year Student Success

Bridge to BC is a high-touch, high-tech, 1 day, in-person course required for all incoming freshman students. Students learn first-hand about all of the academic and student support resources that Bakersfield College offers along with some practical skills.
About Bridge to BC
Getting Help

Plan Your Education

Have an education plan to pave your pathway to a career. Update your Comprehensive Student Education Plan each semester.
Starfish
Connect with your counselor or advisor, plan your degree, and make appointments.
Program Pathway Mapper
Look at career pathways, the degrees or certificates you need for the career, and possible semester plans.
How To... Library
Need directions on using Starfish, Banner, enrolling, or another software? Peruse the many topics of articles in our How to Library.

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Let's Go Renegades

Stay up to date and cheer on the Renegades athletic Teams
Go Gades

News

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BC Students Selected For California Humanities Emerging Journalist Fellowship

04/26/24

BC Performing Arts Presents Metamorphosis

04/25/24

Jazz Day Delights for 7th Year

04/24/24
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Events

Performing Arts Presents: Metamorphoses

04/26 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Panorama Campus

Garden Fest 2024

04/27 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Panorama Campus

Performing Arts Presents: Metamorphoses

04/27 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Panorama Campus

Performing Arts Presents: Metamorphoses

04/28 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Panorama Campus

Styled for Success

04/29 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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