BAKERSFIELD
COLLEGE
Change of Major/Field of Study
Instructions: Complete and turn in this form if you have not yet declared your major/field of study, or want to update what is
currently on file. If you are receiving financial aid you may only have one active major in the Kern Community College District.
Name: _________________________________________________ ID# @________________________
Last First
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________
FOR FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS ONLY
I am a FINANCIAL AID APPLICANT / RECIPIENT - I AGREE TO
CHOOSE ONE MAJOR/FIELD OF STUDY
By doing so, I understand that all majors and programs at the other Kern Community College
District colleges (Cerro Coso and Porterville) will not be an option. I also understand that
financial aid guidelines mandate students to be pursuing a financial aid eligible major/program.
Signature:_________________________________ Date:_________________________
What is your EDUCATIONAL GOAL at Bakersfield College?
AA/AS Degree: An associate degree requires the completion of 60 required general education, major and elective units
with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Transfer (to a 4-Year College): You can complete the first two years of “lower division” coursework required to earn a
bachelor’s degree then transfer as a junior to a four year college or university. You can transfer with or without earning an
associate degree.
Certificate of Achievement: A certificate of achievement, which is not a college degree, may be earned in certain majors
by completing all major requirements plus math, English, and computer science competencies. These programs focus
General Education Pattern (Check one)
Associates Degree Only: BCGE
CSU Transfer: CSUGE
UC Transfer: IGETC *
* IGETC is applicable for CSU, UC, out of state, and most
private institutions
To: ________________________________
Date: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
mostly on preparation for a specific occupation.
Educational Goal (Check one)
A = Transfer to four-year college with Associate degree
B = Transfer to four-year college without Associate degree
C = Earn Associate degree without Transfer
D = Earn Vocational degree without Transfer
E = Earn Vocational Certificate
Change Major From: ___________________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________________
Accepted By: _________________________________________
