Baltimore County Students Get Direct CCBC Admission

New program allows high schoolers to bypass college application process.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Baltimore County Public Schools has announced a new program that will allow high school seniors to directly enroll at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) starting this spring, bypassing the traditional college application process.

Why it matters

This new direct admission pathway aims to make the transition to higher education more accessible and less stressful for Baltimore County students, many of whom may face financial or other barriers to attending a four-year university immediately after high school.

The details

Under the new program, eligible Baltimore County high school seniors will be able to enroll directly at CCBC without having to go through the standard college application, essay, and admissions process. This streamlined approach is intended to remove some of the hurdles that can discourage students from pursuing higher education.

  • The direct admission program will launch starting in the spring of 2026.

The players

Baltimore County Public Schools

The public school district serving students in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

A community college system with multiple campuses located throughout Baltimore County, Maryland.

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What’s next

Details on student eligibility and the enrollment process for the direct CCBC admission program are expected to be announced in the coming weeks by Baltimore County Public Schools and CCBC administrators.

The takeaway

This new direct admission pathway aims to make the transition to higher education more accessible and less stressful for Baltimore County students, potentially encouraging more high school graduates to pursue a college education.