For students who have NEVER applied to Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College, or Porterville College.
NOTE: This is a three-step process that includes creating a CCCApply account, completing
a BC application, and activating your application. Once complete, you will receive
your BC email address and ID number.
On the “Application to Admission to College” page, click on Create an Account.
Enter your email, or choose “Use mobile phone instead”.
NOTE: You will receive a verification code via text or email, depending on which you chose
to use. Enter it when you receive it.
Create and Open CCC Account.
Contact Information.
Do NOT use your high school email address.
Personal Information.
Credentials (Create Username and Password).
Use full legal name (As it appears on your Social Security card or Birth Certificate).
For this application you will need your Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification
Number.
If you do not have a Social Security Card or Taxpayer Identification Number, please
call Admissions & Records at (661) 395-4301 for assistance.
ID.Me Verification
If you're a minor, you will not be prompted to complete an ID.Me Verification.
Choosing "Verify Later" or opting out of ID.Me could delay the verification process
up to 4 weeks. Speed up your enrollment, verify your identity with ID.Me.
Under “My Applications” click on Start a New Application.
Complete all Application Components and Submission: Check all 3 boxes, then click
on Submit My Application.
Confirmation: Verify your information. Then, click Continue.
Application Activation: Under “Step 3: Create Your College Account Now” click on Create
Your College Account.
Choose 4 Digit Number for your BC email address. This can be any 4 digits you will
remember!
Create your BC password.
Choose your security question.
Verify: Read and check all 4 boxes, then click Submit.
Congratulations! You are now a Bakersfield College Renegade!
