Berkeley City College
- 2 Year
- BERKELEY, CA
Community College
Berkeley City College Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 401 reviews
I was on a 2 year transfer track(extended to 3). The counselors are wonderful, just make sure that you get into contact with them and set a time and date for you guys to meet every semester. With any college professors can be hit or miss, but overall I've had wonderful professors at BCC. Its close to public transit, so you can walk there. It isn't very car friendly, but does have a paid parking garage next to it.
This community college is easy going or hard and difficult. I say that towards the teachers and the lessons being taught. I tried to relate and make friends with teachers, most of the time it was awesome and the teachers loved to chat with students. Other teachers didn’t bend and bow for the students, which is okay but it came to me as very abusive and controlling. The campus doesn’t have a great location, it’s at the edge of the city and you have to take the bus to get there. I have to commute to get to school if I had classes so it was train to bus to bus to class. Other than that the resources are not lacking and the staff is kind and helpful. In my experience, the courses are a hit or miss and when it comes to college classes it's best to get the hits rather than think about the classes that could have been. 7/10 for college.
I love this school. Always been super helpful always provided students with resources such as clipper cards, tutoring, and food. Everyone has been super nice and helpful towards each other.
Berkeley City College is a great community college because of the amazing professors and the resources available to help students. The professors are top-notch and really prepare you for higher learning. Because of the demand they place on students and the standard of work they expect from you, I was accepted as a transfer to UC Berkeley with a 4.0 GPA and I feel equipped and prepared for what’s up ahead. I also owe a lot to the academic counselors at BCC because they ensured I was on track to complete my IGETC for transfer and they designed my courses in a way wherein I graduated in two years with an associate degree in liberal arts, a certificate in human health services and completed the transfer requirements for Sociology. If you want to transfer to a UC or Cal State, BCC has all the resources and support to help you achieve that.
I have been taking ESOL classes for improving my English skills, but by the time I was doing my courses, I think the school was only offering online, I was looking for in person classes so I was kinda disappointed at first but I chose to do it on BCC the classes were fun and I did enjoy every moment
Berkeley City College provides a wide range of classes with exceptional professors, who will guide you to get into whatever 4-year university that you want to attend. The professors will support you and help you get the GPA that you need.
I liked that there were support resources and that if you found them, you would find people who wanted you to succeed. The instructors want you to pass, and if you reach out to them and make an effort to explain your circumstances, they are very understanding. I also like that switching my major was relatively easy. The thing I would like to see change is the amount of bureaucracy that exists at Berkeley City College. Due to their ties to the Peralta Community College school district, certain resources can feel distant, and it can be difficult for students to change and provide input to the current systems.
easy to get in, lots of support, lots of nice people! ask questions, go to clubs, plan out a life :)
It's in downtown Berkeley, closer to UC campus! Great place. And food, transportation all are convenient. The professor are super nice.
I like this college, it provides me a safe and knowledgeable environment to learn. The campus had lots of facilities. Everyone in the school is respectful and responsible. It is a place where the foundation of our knowledge and morals are laid.
My experience at Berkeley city college was unique since I was attending it during the pandemic and finished mostly online classes. I loved to small classes and teachers but found it difficult to get the help of counselors and staff.
Overall, amazing. I mean, incredibly hard, defenetly not the type of college to go to if your intent is just to party and lay out on the studies.
Very accepting, you find people just like you. You now have a community of your own. Its amazing.
The teachers, they actually care. At the beggining I thought someone was pranking me when they just told me to go meet my teachers if I ever needed help; I thought they just wanted a quick laugh. But no, asking for help is encouraged, you feel nothing but comfort. Amazing.
Very accepting, you find people just like you. You now have a community of your own. Its amazing.
The teachers, they actually care. At the beggining I thought someone was pranking me when they just told me to go meet my teachers if I ever needed help; I thought they just wanted a quick laugh. But no, asking for help is encouraged, you feel nothing but comfort. Amazing.
Berkeley City College has opened many educational opportunities for me and I was able to transfer into University of California Irvine. During my time in Berkeley City College I learned from first class professors that simultaneously thought at UC Berkeley and Berkeley City College, thus increasing the level of difficulty, however, this has prepared me to excel at any university I would later transfer into. I'm really thankful for an amazing college experience and top notch education and preparedness for my future educational endeavor. If I had a few things to suggest as improvements, I would suggest providing student housing and expanding the campus to create more student life activities and engagement. The location of the college is prefect because it is located right next to train stations, bus stops and has everything within 5 min walkable distance. Overall, if you are thinking of going here, you would have a good educational experience, be prepared to study.
I have enjoyed working with my Counselor, she has given me great guidance and support. She has helped me greatly with my transfer process . The selection of classes is great and exciting.
I don't have any negative comments as my needs have been met.
I don't have any negative comments as my needs have been met.
Making to switch from in person classes to remote learning over zoom was a very big change. Honestly, I’ve never been a fan of taking classes online because I’m a very social person and I learn a lot better through hands on and in person learning than I do over the computer. However, the professors that I had for the courses this past Spring were absolutely amazing despite having to adjust to the new normal.
While at Berkeley city College I’ve had a great experience with very knowledgeable and friendly professors that I’ve created a very fun environment for my peers and I to learn in. I love the student lounge and how it’s available for students to go and study, however I wish they were better options in the vending machines for lunch.
I am at the end of the second semester at Berkeley City College. Overall a great school. All the professors are very friendly and open to any type of conversation and help the students when needed.