the college serves 15,000 students on the 153-acre main campus in northeast bakersfield, at the weill institute in downtown bakersfield, and at the delano center 35 miles north of bakersfield. classes are offered on a traditional 16-week semester calendar as well as in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
at bakersfield college there are many things available to each student. if you need help with a class there are free tutors. there is also a math lab, where professors spend a few hours a week with students who need help. there is a oncampus doctor if you have finacial struggles. if you need anything bc offers it.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
the academic rigor is above average. most classes will somewhat challenge the average student. if you are on the smarter end, you should pass your class fairly easy if with an a or b.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
there are no dorms at bakersfield college, but there are many apartments available in surrounding areas.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
there is a indoor cafeteria on campus that offers lots of options. there are many resturants, grocery stores, and fast food places within 10 minutes of the campus.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there are many things to do, you can swim at the school pool. there is a weight room, intrumerals, football and basketball games. if your not the sporty kind, there are plays and musicals on campus.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
the tuition prices are very cheap, with each unit only being about $26.00, and in return you get some professor's that are working on their master's and doctor's. you also get a huge library that's open 6 days a week, and offers free wi-fi and computer use.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
bakersfield college was founded in 1913 and is one of the nation's oldest continually-operating community colleges.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
listed are just some of the many clubs offered. african-american student union(aasu), journalist club, future teachers club, tutoring club, bakersfield business leadership academy (b.b.l.a), bc sports club, theater club.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
the safety on the campus is great. there is an oncampus police office. the school also has phones placed around the campus in case of an emergency. the school also uses an automatated text message, where if something does occur, or theres an emergency you will be notified.
the college serves 15,000 students on the 153-acre main campus in northeast bakersfield, at the weill institute in downtown bakersfield, and at the delano center 35 miles north of bakersfield. classes are offered on a traditional 16-week semester calendar as well as in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options.
at bakersfield college there are many things available to each student. if you need help with a class there are free tutors. there is also a math lab, where professors spend a few hours a week with students who need help. there is a oncampus doctor if you have finacial struggles. if you need anything bc offers it.
the academic rigor is above average. most classes will somewhat challenge the average student. if you are on the smarter end, you should pass your class fairly easy if with an a or b.
there are no dorms at bakersfield college, but there are many apartments available in surrounding areas.
there is a indoor cafeteria on campus that offers lots of options. there are many resturants, grocery stores, and fast food places within 10 minutes of the campus.
there are many things to do, you can swim at the school pool. there is a weight room, intrumerals, football and basketball games. if your not the sporty kind, there are plays and musicals on campus.
the tuition prices are very cheap, with each unit only being about $26.00, and in return you get some professor's that are working on their master's and doctor's. you also get a huge library that's open 6 days a week, and offers free wi-fi and computer use.
bakersfield college was founded in 1913 and is one of the nation's oldest continually-operating community colleges.
listed are just some of the many clubs offered. african-american student union(aasu), journalist club, future teachers club, tutoring club, bakersfield business leadership academy (b.b.l.a), bc sports club, theater club.
the safety on the campus is great. there is an oncampus police office. the school also has phones placed around the campus in case of an emergency. the school also uses an automatated text message, where if something does occur, or theres an emergency you will be notified.