Baltimore County Schools and CCBC Launch Direct Admit Program

New initiative offers seamless transition for high school graduates to community college

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) have launched a new Direct Admit program that will allow all high school seniors in the county to be automatically admitted to CCBC upon graduation, without having to go through a lengthy application process.

Why it matters

The Direct Admit program aims to make the transition from high school to community college easier and more accessible for Baltimore County students, removing barriers that may have prevented some from continuing their education after graduation.

The details

Under the new initiative, all BCPS high school seniors will only need to complete a simple confirmation form to be admitted to CCBC. This eliminates the need for lengthy applications, references, and transcript submissions. Additionally, CCBC will provide information to enrolled students on how to access tuition-free opportunities, with 80-90% of CCBC students utilizing some form of tuition assistance.

  • The Direct Admit program will launch in March 2026.

The players

Dr. Myriam Rogers

Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools.

Sandra Kurtinitis

President of the Community College of Baltimore County.

Baltimore County Public Schools

The public school system serving Baltimore County, Maryland.

Community College of Baltimore County

A community college system serving the Baltimore metropolitan area.

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What they’re saying

“Our focus as a system is to fast forward student achievement and prepare a variety of pathways to prepare students for career and college. The Direct Admit initiative does just that.”

— Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools (cbsnews.com)

“They don't have to fill out long applications, they don't need to find references, they don't need to worry about how they convey their transcript. They don't need to worry about anything except completing a very simple form.”

— Sandra Kurtinitis, President of the Community College of Baltimore County (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The Direct Admit program will be offered to all high school seniors in Baltimore County starting in March 2026.

The takeaway

The new Direct Admit program between Baltimore County Public Schools and the Community College of Baltimore County aims to make the transition to higher education more accessible and less burdensome for local high school graduates, removing common application barriers and providing information on tuition assistance opportunities.