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Berkeley's Community College

Berkeley City College is in the heart of Downtown Berkeley, located at 2050 Center St. with additional space at on the first floor of the 2000 Center St. If you are a student or a parent who’s interested in Berkeley City College, a good way to learn more is by taking a guided tour of our campus with a student ambassador. Tours last about 90 minutes and meet at the Welcome Desk on the first floor. We look forward to introducing you to our community!

Book a campus tour

Directions from the I-80 Highway:

Get on I-80 West
Follow I-80 W to University Ave in Berkeley.
Take exit 11 from I-80 W for University Ave.
Turn right onto University Ave (signs for Lawrence Berkeley National Lab/Graduate Theological Union/Berkeley City College/UC Berkeley).
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Way.
Turn left onto Center St.
Your destination will be on the right.

BART

Take the Red line (Richmond - Millbrae) to Downtown Berkeley Station
Exit the station and continue down Center Street. Berkeley City College's main campus is on the left.
If you're coming from a different BART line, you'll need to transfer at the MacArthur, 19th Street, or 12th Street stations to board a Red line train to Richmond. Check out the Bart Trip Planner, or use your favorite Maps app.

AC Transit

Downtown Berkeley is a transit hub for a number for AC Transit lines that drop you off right in front of our campus. Check out the AC Transit trip planner to find the best way to get here, or use your favorite Maps app.
Peralta Community College Students enrolled in six or more units are entitled to a AC Transit EasyPass to cover costs while in your school. Learn more here.

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State of the Art Classrooms and Equipment

Berkeley City College's labs and classrooms are equipped with state of the art equipment to provide you with experience you need to excel in the field. Whether you're looking for hands on chemistry and biotechnology experience in BCC's esteemed Science programs, brushing up on your Adobe software skills, photography, videography in our recognized Multimedia Art programs, or something else - you can expect to experience high quality instruction at our campus or online.

Coming soon... Berkeley City College West

Construction is underway for the Berkeley City College West expansion building set to open in 2026. This new building will offer additional classroom, increased learning resources and community spaces, and a wellness center. Learn more about the project here.

This project is funded by the Peralta Community College District's Measure G bond program.

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Berkeley - BCC To Beyond: Career Readiness For Your Success

BCC To Beyond: Career Readiness For Your Success

02/27 at 11:00am - 12:00pm |

Join us to learn how to get started on your career journey at BCC's Spring 2025 Career Workshop Series!

We are also offering WEEKLY Career Counseling Drop-ins every Thursday starting Feb. 6th located at the Computer Lab Room 126 during college hour 12:15-1:15pm.

Berkeley - Boombox: Informational Interviews

Boombox: Informational Interviews

03/06 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm |

Learn about networking via informational interviews and get connected with a professional in your field of interest.

We are also offering WEEKLY Career Counseling Drop-ins every Thursday starting Feb. 6th located at the Computer Lab Room 126 during college hour 12:15-1:15pm.

Berkeley - Social Media Presence

Social Media Presence

03/20 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm |

How you present yourself on social media i.e. LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, etc. can impact your job search process.

We are also offering WEEKLY Career Counseling Drop-ins every Thursday starting Feb. 6th located at the Computer Lab Room 126 during college hour 12:15-1:15pm.

Berkeley - Resume & Cover Letters

Resume & Cover Letters

03/25 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm |

Learn tips, tools and strategies to create your prefect resume and cover letter.

We are also offering WEEKLY Career Counseling Drop-ins every Thursday starting Feb. 6th located at the Computer Lab Room 126 during college hour 12:15-1:15pm.

Berkeley - Mock Interview Prep

Mock Interview Prep

04/29 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm |

Join us to prepare for upcoming interviews and get more comfortable with the interview environment.

We are also offering WEEKLY Career Counseling Drop-ins every Thursday starting Feb. 6th located at the Computer Lab Room 126 during college hour 12:15-1:15pm.

Berkeley - Cash For College Workshop

Cash For College Workshop

02/26 at 06:00pm - 08:00pm | Atrium

Join us for a FREE Cash for College workshop! Get help with completing your financial aid application. If this is your first time filling out FAFSA or CADAA, please be sure to read the “Steps to be Prepared” below. Bring a parent/guardian to better assist you with the Parent/Guardian section.

STEPS TO BE PREPARED

Bring Student & Parent Social Security #’s (and Alien Registration #;s if you are not a U.S Citizen).
- If student does not have either, they may be eligible for the CADAA and scholarships.
Bring most recent 2023 Federal tax forms such as 1040, W-2, bank statements, etc. You will not have to reveal this information to anyone, but you will need it to complete the forms.
If your family does not file taxes and/or receives public assistance, please bring those statements.
To locate a FREE Tax Preparation Center in your neighborhood, visit www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org
Cal-Grant GPA Release Form to your counselor ASAP. To check the status of your Cal-Grant, create an account at mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov
Check college/university websites for special financial aid deadlines and forms (e.g Collegeboard’s CSS Profile).

See you there!

In collaboration with the East Bay Consortium, CLC, the Financial Aid office, and UCRC! Staff/faculty from these programs will be available during the workshop! Hablamos Español!

Berkeley - Cash For College Workshop

Cash For College Workshop

02/26 at 06:00pm - 08:00pm | Zoom

Join us for a FREE Cash for College workshop! Get help with completing your financial aid application. If this is your first time filling out FAFSA or CADAA, please be sure to read the “Steps to be Prepared” below. Bring a parent/guardian to better assist you with the Parent/Guardian section.

STEPS TO BE PREPARED

Bring Student & Parent Social Security #’s (and Alien Registration #;s if you are not a U.S Citizen).
- If student does not have either, they may be eligible for the CADAA and scholarships.
Bring most recent 2023 Federal tax forms such as 1040, W-2, bank statements, etc. You will not have to reveal this information to anyone, but you will need it to complete the forms.
If your family does not file taxes and/or receives public assistance, please bring those statements.
To locate a FREE Tax Preparation Center in your neighborhood, visit www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org
Cal-Grant GPA Release Form to your counselor ASAP. To check the status of your Cal-Grant, create an account at mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov
Check college/university websites for special financial aid deadlines and forms (e.g Collegeboard’s CSS Profile).

See you there!

In collaboration with the East Bay Consortium, CLC, the Financial Aid office, and UCRC! Staff/faculty from these programs will be available during the workshop! Hablamos Español!

Learn more

Berkeley - Umoja Day

Umoja Day

02/25 at 12:20pm - 01:20pm | Atrium

THE BCC UMOJA LEARNING COMMUNITY INVITES YOU TO LEARN AND EXPERIENCE TRADITIONAL UMOJA PRACTICES. ENJOY FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING AND COMMUNITY. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Berkeley - Black History Month

Black History Month

02/26 at 12:20pm - 01:20pm | Atrium

Panel Discussion led by Three Young Black Professionals Reflecting on the Challenges They’ve Overcome and the Successes They’ve Celebrated Along Their Career Paths

Berkeley - Black History Month

Black History Month

02/28 at 12:20pm - 01:20pm | Atrium

Closing Ceremony and Student Showcase Featuring Spoken Word, Fashion Show, Music, Food, and Art

Discover Your Community

The BCC Atrium is the hub for many of our campus events, including Basic Needs and heritage celebrations, as well as BCC campus club events. Learn more about how you can discover your community at Berkeley City College by joining a student club.

Explore Campus Clubs

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Security

Security Services at Berkeley City College are managed by Marina Security. Learn more about Peralta Community College's Public Safety Program here.

All crimes or suspected criminal activity occurring on Berkeley City College property during office hours should be immediately reported to:

call Campus Security at (510) 981-2975
or by dialing ext. #2975 from any campus telephone
or by using the “Emergency Phones” located in the classrooms and each of the restrooms on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th floor and in the restrooms located in the Atrium.
Call 911 for Police, Fire or Medical Emergencies (from campus phones/cell phone)