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Society of Scholars

Transform Your Life!

The Society of Scholars can help ensure your college success!

Society of Scholars is a premier diverse, student-centered dedicated to academic excellence, collaboration, innovation and transformation. BCC’s Society of Scholars support the college mission by fostering collaboration with faculty to promote student success and empowering students both in and outside of the classroom. Society of Scholars offer essential support for students to ensure a smooth transition to college.

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Puente

Puente is a nationally recognized transfer readiness program sponsored by the University of California, serving thousands of Puentistas in middle schools, high schools, and community colleges across the state. 

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Umoja

Provides an African-American learning experience for African-American students and others who would benefit from and appreciate learning from the African Diaspora viewpoint.

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API L.E.A.D.

The intent of API L.E.A.D. is to provide access and support to the diverse group of students that identify as Asian and Pacific Islander (API) and others who would appreciate and benefit from learning from the API perspective.

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IGNITE Scholars

The mission of IGNITE Scholars is to help you, a first-time college student, obtain an associate degree in two to three years and direct you to the right classes to transfer to a four-year college or university and possibly earn and AAT/AST degree. This innovative cohort program provides intensive support and early planning to help you succeed in college.

BCC’s Society of Scholars are cohort-based, meaning students take classes with the same group of students and move forward together to reach their educational goals. This enables students to have a support system within their peers, building relationships and connections with one another as they help each other succeed. This peer support is in addition to the support they also receive from BCC’s dedicated instructors and counselors who provide valuable support services such as individual counseling, tutoring, mentoring, and educational planning — all to ensure a successful transfer to jobs and/or a four-year university.

Society of Scholars Benefits

  • Free books for core classes
  • 2 years of free tuition
  • CSU/UC application workshops
  • Virtual Study Hall
  • Collaborative learning in the classroom; a supportive community of peers, instructors, and counselors
  • Access to Society of Scholars counselors
  • Creation of a comprehensive student education plan (SEP) for transfer
  • Priority registration
  • Field trips, Conferences
  • Guest speakers, interactive learning environment, and much more

Society of Scholars and Equity Model: Six Student Success Factors

  • Directed: students have a goal and know how to achieve it
  • Focused: students stay on track—keeping their eyes on the prize
  • Nurtured: students feel somebody wants to help them to succeed
  • Engaged: students actively participate in class and extracurricular activities
  • Connected: students feel like they are part of the college community
  • Valued: students’ skills, talents, abilities and experiences are recognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus and feel their contributions are appreciated.

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Interested in learning more?

Please complete the Society of Scholars Interest Form and a Society of Scholars representative will contact you.

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Interested in learning more?

Please complete the Society of Scholars Interest Form and a Society of Scholars representative will contact you.

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Campus Events

Berkeley - Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in-person with a Permission Number
event date: 2025-11-12
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Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in-person with a Permission Number

11/12 at 12:00am - |

Berkeley - Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option
event date: 2025-12-06
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today: 2025-10-17

Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option

12/06 at 12:00am - |

Berkeley - Final Exams
event date: 2025-12-07
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duration_number: 6
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today: 2025-10-17

Final Exams

12/07 at 12:00am - 12/13 |

Berkeley - Fall Semester Ends
event date: 2025-12-13
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today: 2025-10-17

Fall Semester Ends

12/13 at 12:00am - |

Berkeley - Final Grades Due
event date: 2025-12-20
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Final Grades Due

12/20 at 12:00am - |

Berkeley - Building Blocks of Financial Wellness
event date: 2025-10-29
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Building Blocks of Financial Wellness

10/29 at 05:00pm - 06:00pm | Room 431

BCC's Hispanic Serving Institution team is offering financial wellness workshops sponsored by Patelco Credit Union. These workshops will cover the basics of budgeting, saving, credit building, and financial planning, to simplify financial education topics and make the path to financial freedom easy and accessible! Dinner will be available to all who RSVP!

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Berkeley - Building Blocks of Financial Wellness
event date: 2025-11-05
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duration_number: 1
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today: 2025-10-17

Building Blocks of Financial Wellness

11/05 at 05:00pm - 06:00pm | Room 431

BCC's Hispanic Serving Institution team is offering financial wellness workshops sponsored by Patelco Credit Union. These workshops will cover the basics of budgeting, saving, credit building, and financial planning, to simplify financial education topics and make the path to financial freedom easy and accessible! Dinner will be available to all who RSVP!

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Berkeley - Spooky Boba Bash!
event date: 2025-10-28
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duration_number: 2
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today: 2025-10-17

Spooky Boba Bash!

10/28 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Laney College Bistro (900 Fallon St, Oakland)

BCC, CoA, and Laney AAPI LEAD hosting Spooky Boba Bash Event for students across all three campuses to come meet and network with each other and build community.

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Berkeley - Dia de los Muertos
event date: 2025-11-01
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today: 2025-10-17

Dia de los Muertos

11/01 at 12:00am - 11/02 | Atrium

During the month of October through November, celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with us! A month to honor and celebrate your departed loved ones. Visit our offrenda (altar) and leave a memento behind!

Berkeley - Navigating Basic Needs Support & Resources
event date: 2025-10-20
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today: 2025-10-17

Navigating Basic Needs Support & Resources

10/20 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | UCRC (Room 126B)

Navigating Basic Needs Support & Resources
🕐 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 UCRC (Room 126B)

Berkeley - Undocu Solidarity Day
event date: 2025-10-22
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today: 2025-10-17

Undocu Solidarity Day

10/22 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | UCRC (Room 126B)

Undocu Solidarity Day
🕐 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM
📍 UCRC (Room 126B)
🍽️ Lunch provided

Berkeley - UCRC Witchy Wellness: Embrace the Magic of Self-Care
event date: 2025-10-28
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duration_number: 1
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today: 2025-10-17

UCRC Witchy Wellness: Embrace the Magic of Self-Care

10/28 at 03:00pm - 04:00pm | UCRC (Room 126B)

UCRC Witchy Wellness: Embrace the Magic of Self-Care
🕐 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 UCRC (Room 126B)

Berkeley - UCRC Movie & Popcorn Social
event date: 2025-10-17
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duration_number: 2
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today: 2025-10-17

UCRC Movie & Popcorn Social

10/17 at 03:00pm - 05:00pm | UCRC (Room 126B)

UCRC Movie & Popcorn Social
🕐 3PM – 5PM
📍 UCRC (Room 126B)

 

Berkeley - Free Flea Market
event date: 2025-10-28
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today: 2025-10-17

Free Flea Market

10/28 at 12:00pm - 02:00pm | Atrium

Semesterly BCC BNC Free Flea Market👚🛍️ Bring your Student ID and bag, and shop (for FREE🤩) from the wide selection of clothes donated to us by our community members🤗 

Berkeley - CalFresh Enrollment Party
event date: 2025-10-29
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today: 2025-10-17

CalFresh Enrollment Party

10/29 at 12:00pm - 01:00pm | Atrium

🥳 Bring your friends for good vibes and free food to start your journey to getting free money for groceries!! 🥑 (Restrictions and eligibility apply)

Berkeley - CALEITC Workshop
event date: 2025-10-30
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duration_number: 1
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today: 2025-10-17

CALEITC Workshop

10/30 at 12:00pm - 01:00pm | Atrium

💵 Learn about how to get cash back through tax credits through these fun and informative workshops brought to us by Golden State Opportunity💗

Berkeley - BCC Alumni STEM Panel
event date: 2025-10-22
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today: 2025-10-17

BCC Alumni STEM Panel

10/22 at 12:20pm - 01:20pm | Room 422

Hear from BCC alumni who have transferred to a 4-year university about their experience and answer questions from students. Hosted by the Data Science Team, MESA, and Computer Science Data Science (CSDS) Club! There will be free food for those who attend.

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Berkeley - CSU Application Workshop
event date: 2025-10-23
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duration_number: 2
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today: 2025-10-17

CSU Application Workshop

10/23 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126

A CSU East Bay Rep will be holding 2 workshop events at BCC to help students with the CSU application. Click the button below to RSVP and reach out to bcc-careertransfercenter@peralta.edu if you have any questions.

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Berkeley - CSU Application Workshop
event date: 2025-11-10
duration_days: 0
duration_number: 2
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today: 2025-10-17

CSU Application Workshop

11/10 at 11:00am - 01:00pm | Room 126

A CSU East Bay Rep will be holding 2 workshop events at BCC to help students with the CSU application. Click the button below to RSVP and reach out to bcc-careertransfercenter@peralta.edu if you have any questions.

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Berkeley - UC Berkeley Food Systems Career Panel
event date: 2025-11-05
duration_days: 0
duration_number: 3
unit: hours
today: 2025-10-17

UC Berkeley Food Systems Career Panel

11/05 at 04:00pm - 07:00pm | Atrium

Join the UC Berkeley Food Institute for an inspiring panel featuring professionals across the food system — from regenerative agriculture to policy advocacy. Enjoy dinner, networking, and insights on building equitable, sustainable careers in food and agriculture. Advanced Registration Required.

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Berkeley - Milvia Street Journal Open Mic
event date: 2025-10-20
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duration_number: 1
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today: 2025-10-17

Milvia Street Journal Open Mic

10/20 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm | Student Lounge

Come share your poetry, prose or spoken word in a creative and supportive environmen! both students and faculty welcome! Hosted by the Mivia Street Journal Zine team!

Berkeley - Spoken Word of the Soul
event date: 2025-10-22
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today: 2025-10-17

Spoken Word of the Soul

10/22 at 12:30pm - 01:30pm | Room 223

Speak from the soul at the Wellness Center! We welcome all forms of creativity- Music, Art songs, storytelling and poetry. Come on thru to support or share your creativity!