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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 - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/13 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/14 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/15 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/16 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/21 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/22 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/23 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/27 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Virtual

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Learn more

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/28 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Virtual

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Learn more

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/29 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Spring 2025 Express Registration

Spring 2025 Express Registration

01/30 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

Get a head start on adding Spring 2025 classes an Enrollment Workshop and Express Registration. Get help with the CCC application, registration, and financial aid!

Virtual sessons on January 27 and 28. https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/87069863177

Berkeley - Destress Fest

Destress Fest

11/22 at 12:30pm - 02:30pm | Atrium

In collaboration with the LGBTQIA+ Club, API L.E.A.D. Club, BCC Wellness Center, and BCC Basic Needs Center, we are proud to announce the Fall 2024 Mental Health Workshop, titled "Destress Fest!" This year's conference focuses on de-stressing from exams, test anxiety, fear of failure, and balancing school and personal life!

Happening on 22nd November in the atrium from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.

Learn more

Berkeley - UC and CSU Application Workshop

UC and CSU Application Workshop

11/20 at 10:00am - 03:00pm | Room 126

Get help feedback and assistance with your UC and CSU transfer application during this workshop. A representative from UC Berkeley will be in attendance.

Learn more

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)