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!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

LGBTQ+ Summit Watch Parties

04/15 at 12:00am - 04/17 |

To foster community and broaden access to the important discussions happening at the LGBTQ+ Summit, numerous organizations and college campuses are hosting watch parties.

These gatherings provide a space for individuals to connect with others, engage in dialogue and experience the summit together. For those interested in attending a watch party, a comprehensive list of locations and contact information is provided below.

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03/26 at 01:00pm - 03:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/8401165070?omn=87069863177

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04/09 at 01:00pm - 03:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/8401165070?omn=87069863177

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04/22 at 01:00pm - 03:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/8401165070?omn=87069863177

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05/07 at 01:00pm - 03:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/8401165070?omn=87069863177

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05/19 at 01:00pm - 03:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/8401165070?omn=87069863177

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06/05 at 01:00pm - 03:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/8401165070?omn=87069863177

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06/10 at 01:00pm - 03:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/8401165070?omn=87069863177

THE WORKSHOPS OFFER HELP TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, ENROLL IN COURSES, FINANCIAL AID, AND COUNSELING GUIDANCE FOR YOUR FUTURE IN VIRTUAL PRODUCTION!

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