Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP)

New students - never attended BC before

Visit the Steps to Enroll page

Returning Student - you have attended BC before

Go to InsideBC

• This will take you to the Password Manager.
• Click Forgot Password
• Click forgot password again
  • When prompted, enter your:
  • Last name
  • Last four of your Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
• You will be prompted with your security Question. As long as you can answer the question you can change the password.
• You should now receive your ID number and email.

 

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Students can self-schedule appointments through their Starfish Dashboard.

To access Starfish to schedule an appointment:

• login to InsideBC
• Click on the Tools menu
• Click Starfish
• Locate the "My Connections" box on your Starfish Dashboard. This will list all the professors in your active term as well as the Counselor and Educational Advisor on your pathway (based on your declared major).
• Click the "Schedule" link below the specific person's name.  In-person and Zoom meetings are available.
• You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment.  This will include important information regarding the meeting, location, and Zoom meeting link, if necessary.
• For Zoom meetings, we suggest you log in from a computer, laptop, or tablet with a microphone and webcam to optimize your virtual appointment.

You may also call the campus/office directly to schedule an appointment.

• Panorama Campus: (661) 395-4421
• Delano Campus: (661) 720-2000
• BC Southwest Center: (661) 395-4150

For a complete listing of Counseling Administration, Support Staff, Program Managers, Counseling Faculty and Educational Advisors, see our Counseling Faculty and Staff Directory.

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A Counselor can help you identify and clarify personal, career and educational goals. Counselors and Educational Advisors assist students in developing an education plan and the selection of appropriate courses in preparation for Certificates, Associate Degrees, Associate Degrees for Transfer, our Bachelor's Degree, and transfer.
Counselors can also evaluate transcripts from other colleges and universities, as well as external credit by examination, to determine general education and/or completion at BC and transfer, clear pre-requisite holds, and clear probation holds.

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The Counseling and Student Success Center recommends that all students meet with a Counselor or Educational Advisor at least once every semester.

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After reviewing the DSPS website and this FAQ, if you have additional questions please contact the DSPS staff at (661) 395-4334, email the DSPS office at dspsdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu, or visit the DSPS Virtual Lobby via Zoom.

To apply for services, you must complete the  DSPS Packet Request Form. The BC DSPS New Student Packet will be sent to you automatically via email. In the email you will click the blue BC DSPS New Student Packet link and begin typing in your information, this packet does not need to be printed. Once you have completed all the requested fields, at the bottom of the page, you will be asked to provide your email address. Go and check your email, you will receive a message from Adobe Sign, in that email, there will be a Confirm your signature link. You must click that link to confirm your signature and have your electronic packet sent back to DSPS. The DSPS will then review your packet and request verifying documentation of your disability. Examples of verifying documentation will be provided in an email along with instructions on how to submit your document via Kern File Express. If you have additional questions please contact the DSPS staff at (661) 395-4334, email dspsdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu, or visit the DSPS Virtual Lobby via zoom.

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NASSSP is a state-funded program to support the educational success of self-identified American Indians, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives.

The Native American Club is OPEN to all Bakersfield College Students who like to promote and/or learn about Indigenous Peoples’ Culture.

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Native American, American Indian, Alaska Native, First Nation People: to enroll, please fill out the NASSSP Online Enrollment Form.

Students who are enrolled in a federal recognized tribe, state recognized American Indian tribe, or students who have a Native American affiliation and/or ancestry and have self-identified when enrolled.

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BC Students – please fill out the Native American Club Online Enrollment Form.

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A tribal/indigenous community during your time at Bakersfield College.  “A home, away from home”. College support includes: a safe place, free school supplies, textbook stipends, tribal workshops, free health supplies, internships, tribal pathways, meetings with tribal elders, and career opportunities.

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As an ally you can support NASSSP through volunteering, providing supplies, and monetary donations to the foundation. You can also get in contact with NASSSP staff to partner or collaborate with our students or club.

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