Bossier Parish Community College

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium

General Characteristics

Highest offering	Associate's degree
Calendar System	Semester
Years of college work required	N/A
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Bossier Parish Community College Academics

With over 5,000 students enrolled each semester, Bossier Parish Community College is becoming one of the most popular two-year community colleges in Bossier City. From its humble beginnings of just over a hundred students and five faculty members to today, the college has always maintained its interest in advancing student’s education while preparing them to enter the working world.

Originally established in 1967 by the Louisiana State Legislature, Bossier Parish Community College offers both academic and non-academic courses. Students roaming the halls are just as likely to be on their way to The Northwest Louisiana Police Academy as they are to be headed to computer drafting and design classes. Those students who are working towards academic courses culminating in a degree can transfer that degree to four-year colleges, and many students attending Bossier Parish Community College do opt to continue their course of studies at a four-year institution in the state of Louisiana.

Bossier Parish Community College is split into nine different academic divisions: Accelerated Learning, Behavioral and Social Science, Business and Computer Science, Telecommunications, Science and Allied Health, Cyber Information Technology, Learning Research, and Mathematics and Technical Education. And of course, for those who are interested in pursuing a traditional academic path of study, there is a Liberal Arts department. The Accelerated Learning department is of particular interest to those non-traditional students who are going back to school interested in earning a degree, but also working and thus with less time to spend in class. Three different fast-track programs allow students to finish their college degree, making things a lot easier on working adults.

Students can earn a number of degrees through Bossier Parish Community College, including associate degrees in Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, General Studies, and Computer Drafting and Design. The largest department on campus is the Science and Allied Health department, with the opportunity for students to choose from 16 programs. Five are technical competency areas, two are technical diplomas, six are associate degrees, and three are certificates of technical studies. Certificates of Technical Studies can also be obtained in Culinary Arts and Legal Secretary.

Bossier Parish Community College Admissions

Students interested in attending Bossier Parish Community College can download the application from the school’s web site or pick it up in person from its admissions office. Students should also provide proof of their GED or high school diploma, as well as information on any other college course they might have taken. Students can apply for either the fall or spring semester, or they can look into any number of the accelerated or special evening programs available. Because Bossier Parish Community College is interested in providing services for all members of the community, there are a number of non-academic courses offered, as well as academic courses during regular hours and evenings and weekends as well. Any questions about applying to attend Bossier Parish Community College can be directed towards those working in the office of admissions.

Bossier Parish Community College Financial Aid

Most students attending Bossier Parish Community College receive some form or another of financial aid, whether through the school’s scholarship program, work-study, or federal assistance, like FAFSA or a PELL Grant. For those students feeling a little bit overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, the school’s Office of Financial Aid has counselors well-trained in the ins and outs of financial aid who can assist students with whatever is troubling them as they attempt to figure out how to handle the costs of their academic career.

Bossier Parish Community College Students

A fully commuter community college, Bossier Parish nonetheless has a great deal of community-building activities on-campus, perfect for fostering friendships and getting the most out of the college experience. With a number of students first-time freshmen and first-time college attendees, there is a great deal of incentive to provide services and activities for social reasons. On-campus music and theater performances are frequent occurrences, and the campus boasts a bevy of student organizations.

Just a few of the different clubs on campus include the BPCC Debate Club, the Concert Choir, the BPCC Gospel Choir, Telecommunications Club, and the Ladies in Gold Danceline.

At the same time, Bossier Parish Community College takes care of its students by offering them important resources, like a Learning Center where students can seek extra help in their classes, a library with an extensive collection of academic and non-academic books, and the Technology Resource Center, which offers students assistance with all of their technological queries and needs.

Bossier Parish Community College Athletics

The Cavaliers are a popular part of the Bossier Parish Community College community, with the men’s basketball team frequently playing before a packed house. The school also has a men’s baseball program, as well as a softball program, the sole option in the women’s athletic program.