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Build your path to a bachelor’s

Planning to earn your bachelor’s degree? CCBC is the smart place to start. You’ll save money, build strong academic foundations and access the support you need to succeed—now and after you transfer.

Why start at CCBC?

Strong partnerships

From dual admission programs to guaranteed admission, CCBC works with more than 15 four-year institutions, so you can get the best of both worlds — and save time!

Affordable options

Most students qualify for tuition-free enrollment plus additional scholarships and transfer-specific discounts. Baltimore County students save an average of $14,396 compared to two years at a Maryland public university.

Transfer-ready support

From the moment you enroll, our advisors help you create a clear path to graduation—ensuring your credits transfer and your goals stay within reach.

You're in good company

Each year, more than 5,000 CCBC students continue their education at four-year institutions—proof that CCBC is a trusted path to a bachelor’s degree.

Ready to apply?

We make admission to CCBC easy.

  1. Apply to CCBC: Complete the online application for admission to be admitted to CCBC. Before you start, make sure you have your photo ID (required) and unofficial transcripts from schools you've attended in the past. You will be asked to upload these as part of the application. 
  2. Submit placement documents, including official high school, prior college or military transcripts or SAT, ACT, AP, IB and GED scores.
  3. Set up your student login. Using the CCBC ID assigned to you in your acceptance email, you can retrieve your username and password through our Account Recovery page.
  4. Determine if you need placement testing and schedule a time at any CCBC Testing Center if needed.
  5. Meet with an academic advisor to build your schedule and customize your graduation plan.
  6. Check out our enrollment to-do list for a full overview of steps you may need to follow.
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Why CCBC?Plan your next step

Degrees to Succeed is helping Archana Thakkar prepare for a seamless transfer to University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Through dual advising, transfer workshops and networking events, she’s building a strong connection to both schools and gaining the confidence to move forward.

Archana's story Degrees to Succeed

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