BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
EST. 1974
Envision. Engage. Excel.

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.

◆ 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

6x

Transfer Champion

Berkeley -  Club Rush
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Club Rush

10/06 at 12:20pm - 01:20pm | BCC Main, Atrium

Join us for Berkeley City College’s Fall 2026 Club Rush, featuring 20+ BCC student clubs and organizations.

Berkeley -  Tai Chi for Anxiety and Stress Management
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Tai Chi for Anxiety and Stress Management

10/07 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | BCC Main, Atrium

Take a moment for yourself! Come learn, move, breathe, and discover simple tools for managing stress through Tai Chi. Hosted by the Berkeley City College Wellness Center.

Berkeley -  Free Flu Shot
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Free Flu Shot

10/08 at 11:00am - 02:00pm | BCC Main, Atrium

Avoid flu season - get your free flu shot provided by Berkeley Public Health!

Berkeley -  Plant Day
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Plant Day

10/14 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm | BCC Main, Library

Learn easy propogation methods, bisit the plant bar & potting station and bring home a new plant propogated by BCC staff!

Berkeley -  Filipino Heritage Month Film Screening
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Filipino Heritage Month Film Screening

10/15 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | BCC Main, Room 431

Come learn about Filipino American Heritage Month, try some Filipino snacks, and discuss the film!

Learn more
Berkeley -  Free Flu Shot
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Free Flu Shot

10/22 at 11:00am - 02:00pm | BCC Main, Atrium

Avoid flu season - get your free flu shot provided by Berkeley Public Health!

Berkeley -  Filipino Folklore and Deities in Indigenous Filipino Culture
event date: 2026-10-29
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Filipino Folklore and Deities in Indigenous Filipino Culture

10/29 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | BCC Main, Room 431

Learn about Filipino Folklore and Deities in Indigenous Filipino Culture. There will be a character card making activity. Snacks will be provided!

Learn more

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