Bakersfield College is offering workshops where students can get assistance with CSU and UC applications.
The deadlines for the CSU’s and UC’s are quickly approaching. For the fall 2025 term, most of the schools have the priority application filing period from Oct.1, 2024 – Dec. 2, 2024.
BC is hosting these workshops virtually and in-person. The in-person workshops are being held at the main, Southwest, and Delano campuses.
The transferring team and general counseling advising work together to make sure students understand the application process. They started the workshop by having a brief PowerPoint on what the application process looks like.
It is suggested that you get basic information ready to fill out some forms. You need personal information like your social security number and wages earned. If you do not have that information ready, you can save the application before submission.
For the students that must pay the application fee, you can still attend these workshops. The advisors can help you complete the application, and you can submit when you have payment ready.
Rodrigo Rios is an educational advisor who was present at the workshop. “In case students get stuck, staff can answer questions. We also review applications before submission because you cannot get it back,” emphasized Rios.
Current BC student, Ahlani Perez attended a CSU workshop at the main campus. Perez said, “the workshop was very helpful, but it would be better if they offered more assistance time.”
Rios added that if an application was not completed, they could attend another workshop. Appointments and walk-ins are also available.
Flyers are displayed around campuses with details about upcoming workshops. The transfer center also has information. Additionally, the schedules are on Instagram @wearebctransfer.
The Instagram page also gives you directions to where the workshops are located. Some students had invites that were sending them to a different building on the main campus. Early arrival is suggested to ensure you are at the right location and get the full time of workshop hours for help.
You can access the transfer calendar at https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/transfer/upcoming-events.html. Students are highly encouraged to participate in transfer workshops to guarantee applications are completed correctly.