BPCC Natchitoches Campus

The Natchitoches Campus offers career and technical education programs, general education courses, high school dual enrollment, WorkReady U (adult basic education), and workforce development training.

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⭐ BPCC: Division of Business and Information Technology

The mission of the Division of Business and Information Technology is to provide a dynamic and innovative learning experience with educational pathways that align with industry partners’ needs. Through these in-demand pathways, BPCC graduates will build a requisite foundation that cultivates critical-thinking, problem-solving, and team collaboration in the workplace environment.

⭐ Natchitoches Campus Offerings

Career and technical education programs include:
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Business Office Administration
- Cosmetology
- Industrial Manufacturing Technology
- Nurse Assistant
- Practical Nursing
- Welding
- Respiratory Therapy (coming in Spring 2023)

✅ BPCC Admissions Requirements

Bossier Parish Community College is an open admissions institution, as established by the Louisiana Legislature and approved by the Board of Regents and Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

Any person above the age of 16, regardless of prior academic preparation, may be fully admitted to BPCC as long as the following criteria are satisfied:

✅ The person has completed and submitted an application for admission.
✅ The person has provided proof of selective service registration as required by Louisiana R.S. 17:3151.
✅ The person has satisfied the requirements of Louisiana R.S. 17:170 related to the immunization of persons entering school.

Persons 16 years of age or younger must, in addition to the requirements stated above, provide proof of graduation from a state-approved high school or high school equivalency to be fully admitted to BPCC. This admission policy does not apply to the following: (1) High School Dual Enrollment students and (2) International students.

Certain programs within the institution may require additional admission standards in order to meet external regulatory agency requirements. Programs requiring high school diploma or equivalent:

How to Apply

A student seeking admission to BPCC must submit an admission application and required admission documents prior to registering for courses. Admission applications and required documents may be found online or from the Admissions/Registrar’s Office located in Building F (Emmett E. Cope Student Services Building).

Students must also provide their Proof of Immunizations or Waiver. For additional information and forms, contact the Admissions/Registrar’s Office at 318-678-6004.

Certain programs within the institution may require additional admission standards in order to meet external regulatory agency requirements. Programs requiring high school diploma or equivalent:

- AS Nursing
- AAS Paramedic
- CTC EMT
- CTS Phlebotomy
- AAS Respiratory Therapy
- CTS Pharmacy Technician*
- AAS Pharmacy Technician*

💰 BPCC Financial Aid

Financial aid comes in the form of federal, state, institutional, and private fund(s) used to assist eligible students in funding their education. To apply for Federal, State, or Institutional Aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. The Office of Financial Aid will determine the types of aid you qualify for based on the information you provide on your FAFSA. You may be awarded a combination of grants, federal work-study, and federal loans.

The FAFSA is available on October 1 of each year. Be sure to include BPCC School Code: 012033 on your application.

There are additional forms of aid in the form of internal tuition waivers and grants. To view more information about the different types of aid, visit the website.

⭐ BPCC Cost

Tuition and fees are assessed to student accounts near the start of each term. The amount of the tuition and fees are determined in accordance with the student’s enrollment status, the number of semester hours in which the student is enrolled, and the type of course. Some courses may assess additional charges for course materials such as lab supply fees and textbooks that are specific to that course.

To view the full breakdown of the tuition and fees to attend BPCC, visit their website.

⭐ BPCC: Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

The guiding mission of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division is to provide quality educational opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines, including Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Performing Arts, Criminal Justice, General Studies, and Teaching. The Division offers forty-seven credentials: eighteen associate degrees, three technical diplomas, and twenty-six certificates.

🩺 BPCC: Division of Nursing and Allied Health

The mission of the Division of Nursing and Allied Health is to provide quality educational opportunities in nursing and allied health through excellent classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, and to provide service to the citizens of Northwest Louisiana.

The Division of Nursing and Allied Health offers 28 programs: 11 associate degrees, 6 certificates of technical studies, 4 technical diplomas, and 8 career and technical certificates.

Clinical Program Admissions Requirements

Students may be admitted to the college based on the ability to benefit test; however, specific program accrediting and regulatory agencies may consider students without a Louisiana High School Equivalency or High School Diploma ineligible to apply for licensure or certification.

Admission to the clinical program component is restricted to students who have completed all qualification courses with a C or higher, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 (2.500 for PTA and RSTH), submit a completed program application packet by the published deadline, and meet all other specific program requirements. Additionally, BPCC must have received official copies of all transcripts from all colleges attended, prior to being considered for admission to a clinical program.

Admission to a program with a clinical program component is competitive and dependent upon availability of clinical sites, local employment statistics, and established faculty to student ratios. The Division of Nursing and Allied Health strives to administer the selection process fairly and consistently.

⭐ BPCC: Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The mission of the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is to provide quality educational opportunities in four discipline areas.

In the area of technology, students will learn innovative techniques and upcoming trends in computer systems, programming, networking, and security. The discipline of engineering will provide students with a foundation to design and build solutions for the problems of tomorrow. In the concentration for mathematics, students will increase their quantitative understanding of concepts relevant to their area of study. Energy, construction, welding, and engineering technologies relate theoretical concepts to the actual production of goods and services using technologically advanced equipment and processes.

Some programs are offered at all BPCC campuses, while other are only offered at the Natchitoches campus or the Sabine Valley campus. To view the breakdown of the programs, visit th Division's website.

🗂 BPCC: Division of Workforce Solutions

The Division of Workforce Solutions is a community energized and prepared for workforce and personal development, growth, and opportunity. The mission of Workforce Solutions is to provide excellence and innovation in talent development to benefit individuals, employers, and citizens of our region by delivering customized, relevant education and training, offering high-stakes test services, and enhancing access to employability and opportunities for career advancement.

Workforce Solutions offers the following programs and services:

- Customized Training for Employers
- Incumbent Worker Training Program
- Non-Credit Courses
- BPCC Testing Center
- Certifications, License, and Exam Preparations
- Online Programs
- Program for Successful Employment (PSE)

⭐ BPCC Student Organizations

Bossier Parish Community College recognizes the importance of the “out of classroom” education that students gain by participating in student organizations such as learning and developing leadership skills, organizing and implementing events, and becoming responsible for outcomes. There are over 30 officially recognized student organizations, some of which operate on a selective basis and offer tuition waivers for special talent or services provided to the College.

To view a full list of organizations, visit the Student Life website.

⭐ BPCC Support Services

The mission of the Student Services Office is to maximize student success in achieving a well-rounded education. The Student Services Division coordinates its services with all the other divisions within the College to enhance the educational experiences of the students and to support the mission of Bossier Parish Community College.

Student Support Services offered under this office include:
- Career Center
- Cavalier Care Center, a one-stop shop for students experiencing food insecurity, housing insecurity and other barriers to success.
- Campus Counselor
-Veteran Educational Services

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