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BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE • EST. 1974
Envision. Engage. Excel.
Over 100 degree and certificate programs in downtown Berkeley
— two blocks from UC Berkeley, at a fraction of the cost.
Fall enrollment is open.

Top 5
UC Berkeley admit rate (CA)

6x
Transfer Champion

100+
Degrees and Certificates

Discover Your Community

Six Academic & Career Communities group 100+ programs around your interests — each with its own counselors and a clear map to a career or a four-year university. 

art Art, Design, Media, and Entertainment
Multimedia arts, animation, film & design, and more
biz Business and Entrepreneurship
Accounting, marketing, and the skills to build what's next.
lang Languages, Stories, and Ideas
English, ASL, world languages, and the humanities.
sci Math, Science, and Technology
Biotech (a statewide model program), CS, engineering pathways.
ppl-1 People, Place, and Society
Social & behavioral sciences, global studies, public service.
soc Teacher Preparation, Social Work, and Helping Professions
Education, social work, and community wellbeing careers.

Browse all 100+ degrees & certificates →

◆ Transfer Excellence

A 6-time Champion of Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer, recognized by the Campaign for College Opportunity.

◆ Career Growth

Career Education programs that lead to high-wage jobs in the Bay Area's growing employment sectors.

◆ Start in High School

Dual enrollment gives high schoolers a head start on college credit — free for most dual-enrolled scholars.

The numbers behind Transforming Lives.

Top 5

Community Colleges to UC Transfer Rate

83%

Admission rate to all UCs

22

Associates degrees for transfer

1,306

Awards earned by 2026 graduates

Happening at BCC

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See the campus before you visit.

Take the virtual tour, then come see the six-story atrium on Center Street and the new BCC West on Milvia in person.

 Counseling

Not sure where to start? Start with a counselor.

Enrollment, education plans, transfer, careers, and financial aid — in person, by video, or by phone.

Make an appointment
Mon–Thu · 9 am–5 pm (summer)counselingbcc@peralta.edu(510) 981-5036
 
Book a 30- or 60-minute appointmentConexED · in person (2nd floor), video, or phone
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Quick Stop drop-in — 15 minutes1st floor by the Library · Wed & Thu, 1–3 pm (summer)
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Virtual drop-in from anywhereVia ConexED · Wed & Thu, 11 am–12 pm (summer)
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