Student Communities
Affinity Groups: Your Community, Your Success
Join a community of like-minded students at Bakersfield College. Our affinity groups provide a supportive space where you can connect with peers, share experiences, and work together to achieve your academic goals. By empowering students to support one another, we create a stronger, more inclusive campus.
Affinity Groups at Bakersfield College
African American Initiatives aim to increase African American student representation at BC through programs like Umoja ASTEP and A2MEND.
Bakersfield College has a well developed athletic program with several competitive sport teams.
Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) assists the college in providing equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Office offers several programs that provide additional assistance for BC students to succeed in college.
Kern Promise is a commitment to help transfer students complete their Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in two years, as long as they meet all program requirements.
The Lavender Initiatives works diligently to ensure the inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community at Bakersfield College.
BC's AB540/Undocumented Students Program supports AB540-eligible students to achieve their educational objectives.
Veteran's services is committed to serving veterans and their families by providing quality education and support.
