faqs

If you are a senior in a Baltimore County high school, complete your Application for Admission and meet with an admissions counselor during a scheduled Instant Admissions session at your high school.

2. I attend one of the other CCBC campuses. Do I need to complete a separate Application for Admission for each campus I attend?

No. Only one application is needed to apply to The Community College of Baltimore County. Students may register and attend courses at any of the campuses or extension centers.

3. I attend another college/university and want to take just one course during the summer semester. Do I need to complete an Application for Admission?

Yes. You will also need to meet any prerequisites that the course requires, so be sure to have a transcript with you at the time of advisement and registration. If you plan to transfer credits to your home university, you should also have a letter from the university stating that the credits will be accepted toward your degree.

4. When should I apply?

You should apply as soon as you know you will attend college. In other words, plan ahead! Most classes start in late August (fall semester), January (winter session), February (spring semester), June and July (summer sessions.)

5. How do I apply for a selective admissions program?

If you are interested in a Health Professions program, you must first apply to CCBC using the Application for Admission. A student must meet admission criteria, before he or she is admitted to the specific health program. It is very important for a student to meet regularly with an advisor to assure that the courses and grade point average are in accordance with the requirements of the program. Most selective admissions programs require the submission of a separate application to the program in which you seek enrollment. The selective admissions applications are available at the campus Office of Records and Registration or Admissions Office.

6. Do I need to take a college placement test?

Academic assessment and placement testing is required for most students. Use the following guidelines to determine if you need to take the college placement tests prior to registering for classes.

Yes:

If you are taking more than 6 credits of courses which have developmental prerequisites, and

If you have never attended college before, and

If you have SAT scores that are below 550 in verbal and math.

Maybe Not:

If you have a transcript that shows completion of some college courses, or

You have SAT scores above 550 in verbal and math, or

If you have taken a placement test at another Maryland college.

In all of these cases, see an advisor to determine if you need to take the tests.

Definitely Not:

If you are taking 6 credits or less of courses with no developmental prerequisites, or

If you are taking courses for audit (you are just sitting in a class without taking tests or receiving credit).

If you have a transcript of a college degree that includes a college-level math course.

In this case, you need to show the transcript to an advisor.

For more information regarding your academic assessment and placement, please call:

CCBC Catonsville, 410-455-4382

CCBC Dundalk, 410-285-9802

CCBC Essex, 410-780-6901

7. Can I take classes while I am still in high school?

High school juniors and seniors may be eligible to participate in the CCBC Parallel Enrollment College (PEP). Day, evening, and weekend classes are available at each campus.

Class choices are guided by student interests, prerequisite skill levels, and schedule. The involvement of guidance counselors and parents during the enrollment process is required to ensure that a healthy balance is achieved between high school and college experiences.

Students are able to choose from a variety of courses including those that meet general education requirements, career exploration objectives, and developmental review needs. For all PEP students, this academic experience is valuable for shaping and refining post-secondary educational plans.

Students may enroll at any of the three campuses or extension centers of The Community College of Baltimore County, including CCBC Catonsville, CCBC Dundalk, and CCBC Essex. It is essential that students consult with their high school counselor to determine if participation in the Parallel Enrollment Program is compatible with their high school program. Students receive college credit for completed college classes only.

A 50% tuition discount is available to participants in PEP who are:

·a junior or senior in high school

·a resident of Baltimore County

·enrolled at CCBC during the fall, winter, or spring semester of student's junior or senior year OR the summer between the junior and senior year

·enrolled in the public school system or in a nonprofit institution offering instruction at the secondary level that is operating with a Certificate of Approval issued by the Maryland State Department of Education, and certified by an official of the high school as meeting all of the eligibility requirements outlined above.

8. What is the cost of tuition?

Click here for CCBC Tuition and Fees.

9. When should I register for classes?

Click here to view CCBC Registration Calendars.

10. How do I apply for Financial Aid

Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The ideal time to send the application is between January 1 and March 1 for the upcoming academic year. If you should miss that time frame, you are still encouraged to submit your application.

If you need a FAFSA, call, write or e-mail a request to the Financial Aid Office.

If you would like to apply on-line, visit the FAFSA on the Web.

For more information on applying for financial aid, please visit the Financial Aid web site.

11. How do I register for classes?

You may register for credit classes using one of the following methods:

On-line: (First-time college students cannot register on-line and are required to attend a new student orientation)

Visit SIMON (Student Information Management On-line Network)

Read the On-line Registration Instructions.

Telephone (Voice Response):

Call (410)402-0040.

Read the Telephone Registration Instructions.

Mail Registration:

During scheduled dates for each semester, you may mail your registration to one of the following campus locations:

CCBC Catonsville

Records and Registration Office
800 South Rolling Road
Baltimore, MD 21228-5381

CCBC Dundalk

Records and Registration Office
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222-4694

CCBC Essex

Records and Registration Office
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237-3899

Walk-In Registration:

See Registration Calendar for walk-in registration.

12. Can I receive credit for prior learning?

Yes, CCBC allows students who have acquired college-level learning through training or life experience to earn credit. Credit is available through portfolio assessment, Advanced Placement, CLEP, military training, and articulation agreements with other schools and institutions.

For information, contact your campus Academic Advising Department.

13. How do I transfer from another college?

To transfer to CCBC from another college, submit an Application for Admission and official copies of your high school and college transcripts to the campus Admissions Office . Note: Transcripts must be current (printed within one year).

14. I took college courses in another country. Do the credits transfer?

Yes some credits will transfer after evaluation. Students seeking credit for university course work completed outside the United States should request a course by course evaluation of their transcript(s) by:

American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admission Officers (AACRAO)

Evaluations previously completed by World Education Services, Inc. (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) will also be accepted.

15. Can I use placement scores from another college?

Documentation of previous college work or placement test scores (ACCUPLACER) at other Maryland community colleges may be used to exempt students from placement testing at CCBC.

16. How do I apply for graduation?

1. Complete the Graduation Application, and mail to:

CCBC Catonsville, Records & Registration, 800 South Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD, 21228
CCBC Dundalk, Records & Registration, 7200 Sollers Point Road, Baltimore, MD, 21222
CCBC Essex, Records & Registration, 7201 Rossville Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21237

2. Include a nonrefundable check of $25.00 for Associates Degree and/or $15.00 for Certificate, made payable to CCBC.

3. List the catalog year curriculum that you have followed in order to meet graduation requirements.

Questions? Please contact: CCBC Essex Office of Records and Registration, (410)780-6848;CCBC Dundalk Records and Registration Office, 410-285-9823, or CCBC Catonsville Office of Records and Registration, (410)455-4309.

Print the Application for Graduation

17. When should I apply for graduation?

Apply for Graduation by the following Deadlines:

May 15th for August completion
August 15th for December completion
March 15th for May completion

Note: If due date falls on a weekend, the Friday before the due date is acceptable.

18. Do I need to see an academic advisor prior to registering?

Academic advisors are available to assist students with course selections and can help to monitor progress toward meeting graduation requirements.All first-time college students will meet with an academic advisor at orientation. For students entering certain programs of study, particularly in the health professions, meeting with an advisor every semester is highly recommended.

19. How do I change my classes?

Prior to the first day of class, students may drop or add a class using the on-line system, interactive telephone registration system or in person.

Once classes begin, students must drop or add classes at the campus Office of Records and Registration.

20. How do I obtain a copy of my CCBC transcript?

A fee of $3.00 per official transcript is charged.

Official transcripts may be acquired by the following:

In-Person:

Go to the campus Office of Records and Registration during regular business hours.

By Mail:

Mail a letter to a campus Office of Records and Registration at the following addresses:

CCBC Catonsville, Records & Registration, 800 South Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD, 21228

CCBC Dundalk, Records & Registration, 7200 Sollers Point Road, Baltimore, MD, 21222

CCBC Essex, Records & Registration, 7201 Rossville Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21237

Include in the letter your name, student ID, the dates of attendance, and where you want the transcript mailed. The letter must be signed in order to release the transcript.

Print Transcript Request form.

By Fax:

Fax a letter to campus Office of Records and Registration at the following numbers

CCBC Catonsville – 410-455-4504

CCBC Dundalk – 410-285-9903

CCBC Essex – 410-780-6211

Include in the letter your name, student ID, the dates of attendance, and where you want the transcript mailed. The letter must be signed in order to release the transcript. You must contact the Bursar's office to pay the $3.00 fee.

Unofficial Transcripts

There is no fee for an unofficial transcript.

An unofficial transcript may be obtained using SIMON (Student Information Management On-Line Network), the CCBC web-based student information system.

Unofficial transcripts may also be obtained from any CCBC Office of Records and Registration.

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