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Info For... High School Students

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Too young to attend CCBC? Think again!

High school students can start earning college credit, try new classes and get involved at CCBC. You don't need a diploma to get started.

You can:

Are you an eighth grader in a Gifted and Talented program? You can start taking CCBC classes before high school begins.

Start college while in high school

Save time and money by earning college credit before you graduate.

Early College Access Programs

Get ahead with CCBC classes! Explore career options and knock out general education requirements before you graduate.

Career Pathways

Earn free college credits by completing a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway program at select Maryland public high schools.

Credit by exam

Passed an AP exam or earned qualifying scores on other exams? Your results may count as credit toward your CCBC degree.

The Early College Access Program helped me complete 46 college credits while still in high school.

Safia Kiran, Early College Access Program, '24

College prep programs

Start preparing for college success now.

Upward Bound

Offered at the Catonsville and Dundalk campuses, Upward Bound provides mentorship and academic resources for first-generation high school students.

Summer Bridge

Get to know CCBC over the summer! Summer Bridge allows first-time college students to take ACDV 101, meet new people and get acquainted with our campuses.

Developmental and test prep courses

Prepare for the SAT, ACT or TEAS exam, or brush up on reading and math skills before college-level coursework with CCBC's developmental courses.
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Take a class for fun

Explore continuing education classes for every interest. Enjoy hands-on classes in art, music, STEM and more through CCBC's Life Enrichment program.

Life Enrichment classes

Take the stage! Community Theatre

CCBC is home to several community theatre groups open to actors of all ages!

Children's Playhouse of Maryland
Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre
Dundalk Community Theatre
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Info for parents

Discover all the programs CCBC has to offer your family. Our goal is to provide your student with a quality education, a safe and welcoming environment and ongoing support.

Parents and families