- Spring begins in January
- Summer begins mid-May to early June
- Fall begins mid to late August
If you need assistance, email bcadmission@kccd.edu with your questions. Make sure to use your BC assigned email account when emailing us.
How do I register for classes? How do I know my Registration Date?To find your registration date:
- Login to InsideBC (top left of the Bakersfield College website)
- Click the MyBanWeb menu
- Select Registration Status
- Select the Term
- Click Submit
- Login to InsideBC
- Click MyBanWeb menu dropdown at the top, next to your name.
- Select Registration Status
- Select appropriate term
- Click Submit
- Read about the hold for the semester identified.
- Click View Holds at the bottom. This will tell you exactly what the hold is. Once you know exactly what the hold is on your account, email bcadmission@kccd.edu with your hold (include screenshot if necessary) and how we can assist.
Go to How to enroll for Early College and follow the steps shown.
If you have any questions email earlycollege@bakersfieldcollege.edu. Make sure to you use your BC assigned email account when emailing us.
I am being charged out of state tuition, how can I fix the problem?How you filled out your update form will determine what information will be required. To establish California residency there must be a union of physical presence in California and the intent to become a resident.
- Physical presence is established after one year of continuous residence in California completing at least a day before the semester for which application is being made. Physical presence within the state solely for educational purposes does not constitute establishing California residence, regardless of the length of that presence.
- Intent is established through completion of the specific items listed on the residency form.
Email bcadmission@kccd.edu from your BC email for further assistance with your questions. You can access the Residency Determination Form online.
How do I submit an AB540 and official transcripts?If you need to submit documentation for AB540, or have questions in regards to AB540, please contact Rafael Centeno at ab540@bakersfieldcollege.edu
What if I have sealed official high school transcripts and the AB540 form filled out?If you already have an AB540 form filled out and the Official high school transcripts, please mail them to the Admissions and Records Office as we are still collecting mail from our mailroom. The mailing address is
Bakersfield College
Admissions & Records
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield CA, 93305
What if I already have an Enrollment Exception form where do I turn it in and what is required on this form?
Enrollment Exception forms should have CRN, Course name, and Course number. The form must have 2 signatures: Instructor, Department Chair or Dean over that department, and the student's. All student information, name, student ID number, and dates must also be on this form and legible for processing. Email the form from your BC assigned email account to bcadmission@kccd.edu.
What if I was dropped by mistake from a class or trying to enroll in a restricted course?If you are trying to get re-instated into a class or enrolled in a restricted course, email the instructor and they will assist you with getting you back into the class. Make sure to use your BC assigned email account when emailing instructors or student service departments.
I am trying to drop a class, but it says I have a hold on my account. What is academic probation? Who do I speak to regarding this hold?
- For an academic hold, email the counseling department at counseling@bakersfieldcollege.edu. A staff member can assist you with the academic probation process.
- Request the Drop Exception Form from bcadmisssion@kccd.edu from your BC assigned email account. We will give you further instructions with the form.
Email the professor of the course first. If you have already done so and would like to proceed, then email the department chair of the subject you are disputing. If you need further assistance, email bcadmission@kccd.edu from your BC assigned email account for further assistance.
I have a Grade Change Card. Who do I turn it into?Only faculty, department chairs or deans can submit the form to A&R for processing. Email the Grade Change Card to bcadmission@kccd.edu from your BC employee email account and keep the original for reference in case it is needed for audit purposes. Students should not have access to the Grade Change Cards.
How do I get official proof of enrollment for the current semester?If you need proof of enrollment for insurance, housing, training verification, childcare etc., please sign in or sign up for an Individual account on Certree and follow the instructions to retrieve your official proof of enrollment. You can share your proof of enrollment directly with third parties on Certree.
How do I get official proof of enrollment for a previous semester?Please sign in or sign up for an Individual account on Certree and follow the instructions to retrieve your proof of enrollment. You can share your proof of enrollment directly with third parties on Certree.
How do I submit documentation for a name change, social security change, or date of birth?This change will require two forms of Government Documentation, depending on which change you need to do. We need one government-issued picture ID and one legal document showing proof of the change you would like to make.
An example is if you want to change your name due to marriage, you can send in your California Driver's License or California Identification Card with the new name along with your marriage certificate. If you have further questions, please email bcadmission@kccd.edu from your BC email account to get started with this process. If you are sending documentation, please email bcadmission@kccd.edu to get the File Express link, so you can send documentation and get instructions.
What do I do if I cannot access my Inside BC portal?- Go to InsideBC
- this link can be found on the top left of our website in the black bar - You are taken to the Password manager.
- Click Forgot Password
- Click forgot password again
- Enter when prompted your
- Last name
- Last four of your Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
If you cannot access your security question, email bcadmission@kccd.edu.
How do I get my BC ID number and email address if I received an email that there were discrepancies in my account?
If you applied for Bakersfield College and have a CCC ID number, but did not receive your BC ID number and email address, and received an email stating that there were discrepancies in your account, email bcadmission@kccd.edu. Include your CCC ID #, full name, date of birth and physical address on the application. We will help you retrieve your BC ID number and college email address.
How do I change my major?Fill out the Change of Major Form completely. Email the form from your BC email to counseling@bakersfieldcollege.edu or complete the Change of Major Web Form. Each request may take up to 72 hours to process.
If you are planning to change your home school from either Cerro Coso or Porterville College, email the Change of Major Form to bcrecords@kccd.edu. Please indicate at the bottom of the form your current school (Cerro Coso or Porterville) and major as well as your new homeschool (Bakersfield College) and major.
What classes are currently being offered?Class Search without logging into InsideBC
Search for Classes in the public search. You are able to refine your search to fit your needs
This will show all the courses currently being offered. To register for the course, you must use the Add or Drop Option in InsideBC.
How do I drop my classes due to a medical hardship or extenuating circumstance?Email BCadmission@kccd.edu for the Drop Exception Form and detailed instructions for the process.
How do I turn in forms to A&R?For any of the following forms:
- Enrollment Exception Form
- Drop Exception
- Residency Determination
- Request to Repeat a completed course
- Request to Repeat a Course Beyond the Limit
- Request to Accept Prerequisites
- Major Change
- Course Audit Form
- Concurrent Enrollment Form
- Third Repeat
Unfortunately, if you attended BC prior to 1987, these records are housed in our office and would need to be accessed manually or located in our scanning system. You would need to reach out via email at bcrecords@kccd.edu to access these unofficial/official transcripts. If you have a Bakersfield College assigned email account, please make sure to use this when corresponding with our office.
How do I access my unofficial transcripts?Students may access their unofficial transcripts at any time by:
- Login to InsideBC
- Click MyBanWeb menu dropdown at the top, next to your name.
- Select View Transcripts
If you cannot login to your BC account, email bcadmission@kccd.edu.
Unfortunately, if you attended BC prior to 1987, these records are housed in our office and would need to be accessed manually or located in our scanning system. You would need to reach out via email at bcrecords@kccd.edu to access these unofficial/official transcripts. If you have a Bakersfield College assigned email account, please make sure to use this when corresponding with our office.
How do I drop a class?You may drop a class through InsideBC:
- Login to InsideBC
- Click MyBanWeb menu dropdown at the top, next to your name.
- Select Add or Drop Classes
- Find the class you wish to drop
- select drop down box next to the title of course to drop
- click Submit Changes
If you still have questions or concerns about dropping a class you are currently registered for, email bcadmission@kccd.edu from your BC email account.
Records FAQs
Questions about records and transcripts. Expand All Collapse All Will I get notified when my transcript evaluation has been completed?No. Transfer credit will be posted to your unofficial transcript under “Transfer Credit Accepted by Institution.” Please keep observance of your unofficial transcript. At this time, transcript evaluations may take up to 24 weeks. The 24-week waiting period begins when official transcript(s) and Request for Evaluation form have been received.
Will Admissions and Records complete the Verification of Intent to Earn AS-T/AA-T Degree even though my ADT was electronically verified through the ADT eVerify website?
No. Please be sure to submit official transcripts to your CSU to show the conferral of your degree.
Can my Academic Renewal be expedited?Unfortunately, no. At this time, Academic Renewals may take up to 8 weeks to be processed. If you have a question, email bcrecords@kccd.edu from your BC student email account.
How will I know if my Academic Renewal was approved or denied?Once your Academic Renewal is processed, an email will be sent to your Bakersfield College Student account/email.
What if I want to take a Credit by Exam test with my instructor for credit?Credit by Exams forms are available in the Admissions and Records office. Student may request to receive the credit by exam form and instructions on the process. You must have connected with your instructor prior to requesting the form so that you know you are eligible to take the credit by exam prior to receiving the form from Admissions and Records.
What if I need a substitution/waiver form for graduation?Email bcrecords@kccd.edu for the form and instructions on the process. If you have a form already signed and just need to turn it in, please email the form to bcrecords@kccd.edu from your BC assigned email account and keep the original for reference.
Do I need to submit a Graduation Petition for every major?No. Please list all the majors on one graduation petition if you plan to complete all degree requirements by the end of the same semester. Email the graduation petition to bcrecords@kccd.edu from your BC assigned email account.
Can I withdraw my graduation petition?If you no longer wish to be awarded, send an email to bcrecords@kccd.edu from your BC student email account requesting to withdraw your graduation petition.
How do I change my last name on my diploma?Admissions and Records must print diplomas with the name we have in our student data system (Banner). If your name changed, you must first submit the required documentation to Admissions and Records in order to have your name updated in Banner. You must present two forms of legal documentation, which have two instances of the new name you wish to have. Email to bcadmission@kccd.edu from your BC student email account to get instructions on how to submit your documentation through File Express. Once you have successfully changed your name with Admissions and Records office you must email bcrecords@kccd.edu to inform the records office that your name has changed in your student file.
How do I know I am qualified to participate in Commencement if I have not heard what the status is on my graduation petition?
Currently, all students who turn in a graduation petition to Admissions and Records are able to participate in the May commencement ceremony. The conferral of degrees will still be posted on official transcripts and unofficial transcripts 12 to 15 weeks after the end of the semester in which you applied. You can check your unofficial transcripts on InsideBC to see your degree pending status. If you are not awarded your degree you will receive an email from your evaluator explaining what was missing for your graduation requirements. If you have questions regarding your graduation requirements you may connect with the Counseling department.
How do I turn in Academic Renewal, Request for Evaluation, Graduation Petition, and Substitution Waiver forms?
Email the form from your BC assigned email to bcrecords@kccd.edu and keep the original for reference. All forms must be complete and legible to be processed.
Transcripts FAQs
Expand All Collapse All How do I send an official transcript to another school, employer or any other destination/location?See Transcripts for ordering official transcripts.
Free transcript orders will be accepted once the campus reopens. Until such time, the only option is to order them online and pay the fee.
If you attended BC prior to 1987, email bcrecords@kccd.edu, there is no rush for this option.
As a 3rd party, how do I order an official transcript for a current/previous student?For all 3rd party requests, please sign in or sign up for a Verifier account on Certree and follow the instructions for verifiers.
Can I check the status of my transcript request?Yes, if it was an online order.
- Sign in or sign up for an Individual account on Certree
- Click on “My Vault” and select the transcript you shared
- Click on More Option -> View Share History
You will also be notified via email when you share your digital transcript on Certree and when the transcript is accessed by the party you shared it with. If you request a paper transcript mailing service, only express mail will be tracked with tracking information emailed to you.
Where do I access an unofficial transcript?Students may access their unofficial transcripts at any time by logging in to their Inside BC student account on the website.
- Login to InsideBC (top left of website)
- Click MyBanWeb
- Choose "View Transcripts"
If you cannot log in to your BC account, email bcadmission@kccd.edu.
Unfortunately, if you attended BC prior to 1987, these records are housed in our office and would need to be accessed manually or located in our scanning system. Email at bcrecords@kccd.edu and/or wait until the campus re-opens to access these unofficial/official transcripts.
How do I get my General Education Certification (GEC) or IGETC for my UC or CSU?Email bcrecords@kccd.edu for the form and instructions. You will email the completed form back to us from your BC assigned email account for processing. Please allow 4-8 weeks for processing. This will be submitted directly to the UC or CSU you have provided on the request. We cannot send this to a student only a postsecondary institution.
How do I request a duplicate diploma or certificate?Please sign in or sign up for an Individual account on Certree and follow the instructions to retrieve your printed and digital diploma or certificate.
What if I do not see my question or concern here?Feel free to ask any questions or state your concern to bcadmission@kccd.edu if it pertains to registration or bcrecords@kccd.edu for any question about evaluations, transcripts, veteran services, credit by exam, and/or graduation
Looking for any form from Admissions and Records?Email bcadmission@kccd.edu from your BC assigned email account for any form(s) that you need. All forms must be complete and legible to be processed.
Veteran Student Services FAQs
Be sure to put Veteran in the subject line, when emailing our office.
Expand All Collapse All I am a Veteran/Dependent, how do I know if I have been certified for the current semester?You should have received an auto-generated email to your BC student email account when the certification was submitted. You may also reach out to the VA directly to follow up on any past or current certifications. Their number is (855) 225-1159.
I am a Veteran/Dependent; I dropped/added a course to my current schedule. What next?Please submit an updated certification request. Once your certification has been updated, you should receive an auto-generated email letting you know a change has been made. If you have specific questions, email bcvacertification@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
Who do I contact if I haven't received any payments from the VA for the current semester?Contact the VA at (888) 442-4551 for any questions related to payments.
Why isn't the VA paying me full-time?It is likely you are not enrolled as a full-time student, which is 12 or more units. Be sure you notify us immediately if you add or drop any courses, so we can make the proper adjustments to your certification in a timely manner. Please submit an updated certification request. Email bcvacertification@bakersfieldcollege.edu from your BC-assigned student email account if you have specific questions.
I am trying to register, and my registration date is wrong.Be sure you have completed your update form for the semester you are trying to enroll in. If you’re still getting a later date, email us at bcvacertification@bakersfieldcollege.edu and carbon copy (cc) veterans@bakersfieldcollege.edu from your BC-assigned student email account so we may verify the reason for late registration.
Why do I still have a balance on my BC account? Shouldn't the VA have paid by now?The process for VA payments takes additional time. If you are concerned, email bcvacertification@bakersfieldcollege.edu from your BC-assigned student email account. We should be able to verify how much we billed them and if payment was received.
I need to be tagged for priority registration and/or to not be dropped for nonpayment.Email a copy of your DD-214 (page Member-4 or Member-2) or active military ID with your student ID# to bcvacertification@bakersfieldcollege.edu via https://fileexpress.kccd.edu/ using your BC-assigned student email. Otherwise, we won’t be able to open the attachment.
International Student FAQs
Expand All Collapse All How do I become an international student at BC?For all international related questions, visit International Students. If you have additional questions or concerns, you may reach out to our Educational Advisor for International Students at debra.anderson1@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
I am a current international student at BC, how do I get assistance?Email our Educational Advisor for International Students at debra.anderson1@bakersfieldcollege.edu from your BC student email account. Include your name and student ID# along with your question/concern.
Tax FAQs
Expand All Collapse All I am a BC student, how do I access my 1098-T form?- Log into InsideBC
- Click on MyBanWeb
- Select Banner Main Menu
- Click on "student"
- Under student records, click on "tax notification"
- Type in the year desired - example: 2016
- Click submit and print form
The BC Tax ID number is 95-6006644
Contact Admissions & Records
Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Phone: (661) 395-4301
Location: Welcome Center (C)
Admissions/Registration: bcadmission@kccd.edu
Transcripts/Evaluations: bcrecords@kccd.edu