How to Apply

We seek students who are both academically gifted and highly motivated. There is an honors program at the Catonsville, Dundalk and Essex campuses. 

It's easy to apply

Complete the steps below and we'll contact you by email once the CCBC Honors Committee has reached a decision regarding your application.

Current High School Students:
  • Complete the CCBC Honors Fast Start application.
  • Get two recommendations.
  • Write a 500 word essay (see application for directions).
  • Gather your high school transcripts.
  • Send or bring all of the above items to the CCBC Honors Program office on the campus you plan to attend.
  • The deadline for priority decision is April 1.
  • Regular decision application materials are due by July 15.


Current CCBC Students:
  • Complete the CCBC Honors application.
  • Get two recommendations.
  • Write a 500 word essay (see application for directions).
  • Submit a writing sample (should be a paper from a previous class —ENGL 101 or ENGL 102).
  • Gather your high school/college transcripts.
  • Send or bring all of the above items to the CCBC Honors Program office on the campus you plan to attend.
  • Current CCBC students may apply on a rolling basis to be admitted to the Honors program for the following semester.