Bakersfield College

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1801 Panorama Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93305

Established in 1913, Bakersfield College is one of the nation's oldest continually operating community colleges. The college serves 33,000 students annually on the 153-acre main campus in northeast Bakersfield, at the Delano Campus 35 miles north of Bakersfield, the Weill Institute in downtown Bakersfield, and BC SouthWest in southwest Bakersfield.

Bakersfield College Contacts Directory

Bakersfield College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Career Education offers a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.

Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.


A²MEND

African American Male Education Network & Development

A²MEND focuses on mentoring and initiatives that increase the success of African American male students.

Sunni Crawford

Advisor

BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

The NextUp program offers services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP)

NASSSP - For Native American Student Success

Empowering Native American students throughout their educational journeys through a supportive community, culturally relevant resources and guidance. NASSSP helps students thrive academically and personally. With mentorship, academic advising, and culturally centered events, the program fosters a sense of belonging and connection, empowering students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Johnny Nieto

Program Manager

Rising Scholars

For currently and formerly justice-involved students

Rising Scholars provides resources, academic guidance, and a supportive community to help currently and formerly justice-involved students succeed.

Angelica Perez

Program Director

Umoja

Community for African American students

Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

Paula Parks

Coordinator, Umoja ASTEP Community

Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.

Bakersfield College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.