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BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
EST. 1974
Envision. Engage. Excel.

Discover Your Community

Six Academic & Career Communities group 100+ programs around your interests — each with its own counselors and a clear map to a career or a four-year university. 

art Art, Design, Media, and Entertainment
Multimedia arts, animation, film & design, and more
biz Business and Entrepreneurship
Accounting, marketing, and the skills to build what's next.
lang Languages, Stories, and Ideas
English, ASL, world languages, and the humanities.
sci Math, Science, and Technology
Biotech (a statewide model program), CS, engineering pathways.
ppl-1 People, Place, and Society
Social & behavioral sciences, global studies, public service.
soc Teacher Preparation, Social Work, and Helping Professions
Education, social work, and community wellbeing careers.

Browse all 100+ degrees & certificates →

◆ Transfer Excellence

A 6-time Champion of Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer, recognized by the Campaign for College Opportunity.

◆ Career Growth

Career Education programs that lead to high-wage jobs in the Bay Area's growing employment sectors.

◆ Start in High School

Dual enrollment gives high schoolers a head start on college credit — free for most dual-enrolled scholars.

The numbers behind Transforming Lives.

Top 5

Community Colleges to UC Transfer Rate

83%

Admission rate to all UCs

22

Associates degrees for transfer

1,306

Awards earned by 2026 graduates

6x

Transfer Champion

Happening at BCC

All News →   Events →

Berkeley - Transfer Fair
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Transfer Fair

09/29 at 11:00am - 01:00pm | BCC Main Campus, Atrium

Are you planning to transfer after BCC? Join us for our Transfer Fair to connect directly with university representatives and get your questions answered!

Berkeley - BNC Thrift Pop-Up
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BNC Thrift Pop-Up

09/30 at 12:20pm - 01:20pm | BCC West, Learning Resource Center

Looking for free clothes to wear? 🍂 🎉🎉 Please bring a reusable bag 🛍️ and be ready to shop at the BNC Pop Up! 😝

Berkeley - CalFresh and Covered California Support
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CalFresh and Covered California Support

10/01 at 12:00pm - 01:00pm | BCC Main, Atrium

The Basic Needs Center is partnering with Hively to provide students assistance with CalFresh and Covered California applications! Bring the documents on this checklist for CalFresh support.

Berkeley - Tai Chi for Anxiety and Stress Management
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Tai Chi for Anxiety and Stress Management

09/30 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | BCC Main, Atrium

Take a moment for yourself! Come learn, move, breathe, and discover simple tools for managing stress through Tai Chi. Hosted by the Berkeley City College Wellness Center.

Berkeley - Tai Chi for Anxiety and Stress Management
event date: 2026-10-07
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Tai Chi for Anxiety and Stress Management

10/07 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | BCC Main, Atrium

Take a moment for yourself! Come learn, move, breathe, and discover simple tools for managing stress through Tai Chi. Hosted by the Berkeley City College Wellness Center.

See the campus before you visit.

Take the virtual tour, then come see the six-story atrium on Center Street and the new BCC West on Milvia in person.

 Counseling

Not sure where to start? Start with a counselor.

Enrollment, education plans, transfer, careers, and financial aid — in person, by video, or by phone.

Make an appointment
Mon–Thu · 9 am–5 pm (summer)counselingbcc@peralta.edu(510) 981-5036
 
Book a 30- or 60-minute appointmentConexED · in person (2nd floor), video, or phone
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Quick Stop drop-in — 15 minutes1st floor by the Library · Wed & Thu, 1–3 pm (summer)
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Virtual drop-in from anywhereVia ConexED · Wed & Thu, 11 am–12 pm (summer)
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