Student Clubs & Organizations

We are a group of artists and animation enthusiasts who collaborate online and offline to create and talk about all kinds of animation.

Meeting Time: Email for details

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Contact Email: animationcrew0825@gmail.com

Asian Pacific Islander L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy and Diversity) Club–API LEAD Club’s main purpose is to promote awareness of the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander culture and traditions to Berkeley City College. As a club, our goal is to provide support for all Asian and/or Pacific Islander students at Berkeley City College by enhancing and promoting cultural diversity. Follow us on our social media: linktr.ee/apilead.bcc

Meeting Time: Fridays, 12:30-1:30pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: bccapileadclub@gmail.com

The purpose of the club is to foster an accommodating learning environment for math learners and develop member interest in math and its applications. We will work towards this end goal of increasing mathematical interest at Berkeley City College by promoting the pursuit of careers in mathematics and related fields, and eroding preconceptions of growth-inhibiting hierarchy within the field of math. Join BCC’s biggest network of students, current and transfer alumni, who are passionate about math here! https://linktr.ee/appliedmathberkeleycc

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Contact Email: appliedmathberkeleycc@gmail.com

The Children’s Book Donation Club is dedicated to enhancing literacy and fostering a love of reading among children. In collaboration with the “Children’s Book Project” in San Francisco, we endeavor to collect and distribute books to those in need. Our efforts not only promote literacy but also unite Berkeley students eager to positively influence children’s educational journeys. We warmly welcome any students interested in donating books to reach out to us. Your sincere generosity can make a significant difference in children’s lives.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: bcc.kidsbookdonors@gmail.com

We strive to build, educate and foster a community of civically engaged students at Berkeley City College. If you find yourself wanting your voice amplified in your community, look no further!

Civic Engagement Club webpage

Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month during College Hour

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: civicengagementbcc@gmail.com

This club serves as a networking place for like-minded individuals who share an interest in Computer and Data Sciences. We seek to create an environment where everyone can join to learn about programming, Artificial Intelligence, data extraction, etc. For those individuals with a higher skill set or greater passion, this is an opportunity to make strong connections and friendships for the rest of their academic journeys.

Meeting Time: Email for details

Meeting Location: Email for details (both on-campus and virtual)

Contact Email: bcccsdsclub@gmail.com

Want to learn how to start coding without any experience? Want to make projects that you can add to your resume such as a virtual assistant? Do you want to know the steps for what it takes to get a role as a software engineer? If you said yes then consider joining the Computer Science Club! We will host weekly meetings where we will learn how to create projects that you can add to your resume! We will also dive into what a software engineer does in the real world and how to prepare for technical interviews!

Meeting Time: Fridays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Meeting Location: Online via Zoom

Contact Email: bcccsclub04@gmail.com

The dual enrolled students club is a club for high school students who are also taking classes at BCC or another Peralta college. We are here to create a space for dual enrolled students to meet peers, get support in classes and get help navigating the college environment.

Meeting Time: second and fourth Friday of every month, 4:30-6:00pm

Meeting Location: BCC Student Lounge (5th floor)

Contact Email: dualenrolledstudentsclub@gmail.com

The East African Student Association Board’s (EASA), purpose is to promote and educate about East African culture through different cultural foods and events. Students of all backgrounds can learn more about East African culture at BCC.

Meeting Time: Fridays at 1:00pm

Meeting Location: Umoja Room

Contact Email: bcceasaclub@gmail.com

The Economics Club aims to create a vibrant community where students can explore, discuss, and apply economic principles. Through engaging activities like discussions, workshops, research projects, and outreach programs, we strive to deepen our understanding of both macroeconomics and microeconomics. We foster critical thinking, networking, and personal growth, empowering members to make informed contributions to the economic discourse and their future pursuits.

Meeting Time: Email for details

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Contact Email: econclubberkeley@gmail.com

The main purpose of the Electronics and Engineering Club is to bridge the gap between four-year institutions and BCC in terms of STEM related resources and opportunities. Our core mission is to provide a space for students to have a STEM oriented community where they can develop professionally, personally, and academically. We achieve this by hosting socials, organizing technical, and professional events, as well as providing resources such as our alumni network, academic advising, and 3D printer.

Meeting Time: Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: bccelectronicengineering@gmail.com

The purpose of the Friends of Tibet club is to inform the Berkeley City College community, and general public about the ongoing situation in Tibet. Due to the severe lack of Tibetan representation within our media, our club believes we can educate, and create a platform for discussion related to the Tibetan cause. We also plan to showcase different Tibetan foods, and celebrations, and with it, spread Tibetan heritage, culture and stories.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:15pm-1:15pm every two weeks

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: friendsoftibet22@gmail.com

Phi Beta Lambda’s purpose is to create a thriving community of business-minded individuals within Berkeley City College.

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Contact Email: pblberkeleycitycollege@gmail.com

To foster a fun game development community among BCC students, and nurture skills to become professionals in game development.

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Contact Email: gamedevclub.bcc@gmail.com

ISC is a community of international students coming together as a family, a home away from home for the next couple of years before graduating or transferring. ISC encourages and promotes goodwill among international students to increase awareness and appreciation of other cultures to provide an opportunity to develop lifelong friends.

Meeting Time: Email for details

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Contact Email: bccinternationalstudentsc@gmail.com

The purpose of the ISMP club is to welcome, serve, and support international students by offering a space to practice English, seek mentorship, find a network of friends, and/or explore Christianity. We aim to provide a “home away from home” experience for all international students!

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Meeting Location: BCC Atrium

Contact Email: ismp.bcc@gmail.com

We aim to create a safe space open to all who need a community, aimed towards empowering and uniting the queer community at Berkeley City College, as well as raising awareness about the challenges faced by our community.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:20-1:20pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: lgbtqia.bcc@gmail.com

The LitLife Club is a vibrant gathering of students passionate about literature and the arts. We aim to create a welcoming space for sharing and discussing literary and artistic works. Our meetings foster a supportive environment for creative expression and appreciation.

Meeting Time: Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: bcclitlife@gmail.com

The purpose of this club is to provide a space to meet new people while deepening awareness of psychological phenomena through research and community events.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm (twice a month)

Meeting Location: Room 54

Contact Email: BCCPsychClub2023@gmail.com

At Rock Climbing Club, we are dedicated to promoting friendship, health, and most importantly, fun! Anyone regardless of their climbing level can join us, we are welcoming to everyone. We climb, but also love to spend time chatting in the gym.

Meeting Time: Fridays at 3:30pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: bccrockclimbingclub@gmail.com

Share Slavic culture and help students to find a place where they can feel comfortable.

Meeting Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: slavic.club.bcc@gmail.com

STEM club is designed to provide students in STEM with a healthy environment for growth, support and collaboration through various workshops and social events. We’re also here to reach out and engage the next generation of stem cell scientists!

Meeting Time: Email for details

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Contact Email: bccstemcellclub@gmail.com

The purpose of this club is: to provide a place for students to gather to discuss major topics affecting them and society and how to change them. This is a club for students who want to change society and the world.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:30-1:20pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: s4scbcc@gmail.com

We provide a collaborative space for innovative students. Our goal is to make business more sustainable.

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Contact Email: sustainablebusinessclubbcc@gmail.com

To promote the appreciation and making of films.

Meeting Time: Thursdays at 6:00pm

Meeting Location: Email for details

Contact Email: filmclubatbcc@gmail.com

TTA’s purpose is to create a thriving community of economic and business-minded individuals within Berkeley City College.

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Contact Email: bcctta@gmail.com

The purpose of the Transfer Network Club is to assist all of its members in their academic pursuits with the goal of transferring or graduating from Berkeley City College. The club aims to provide a supportive community that goes beyond traditional academic assistance by fostering relationships, networking, and helping personal growth.

Meeting Time: Mondays, 12:15-1:15pm

Meeting Location: BCC Student Lounge (5th floor)

Contact Email: transfernetworkbcc@gmail.com

The club will be cooperative with Tzu Chi, which is a nonprofit organization in Oakland. The purpose of club is to provide volunteer opportunities for BCC students and Peralta students. The event will be food serving and distribution, the street cleaning and so on. Tzu Chi is worldwide and having more than 40 million members around the world. In UCB, UCSD and so on, they also have Tzu chi branches.

Meeting Time: TBA (monthly meetings)

Meeting Location: Zoom (email for details)

Contact Email: bcceconclub@gmail.com

The mission of the WLC is to encourage women students to invest in themselves and the community, and mark society through their actions; build an authentic power of ourselves through empowerment, professionalism, leadership, determination, and creativity. This is open to anyone, regardless of sex, who is interested in the club’s mission. 

Meeting Time: Once a month, dates and times TBA

Meeting Location: TBA, will be announced through Discord

Contact Email: womenlc.bcc@gmail.com