BCCC at a Glance

About Us

Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), meets students where they are through personal attention and the support of dedicated faculty. Each year the College educates over 7,500 students from Baltimore City, the State of Maryland, and around the world.

BCCC is a state-sponsored, comprehensive, degree-granting community college. The institution offers associate degree programs and certifications certificates in high-demand fields, affordable tuition and flexible classes scheduled to meet students’ needs. BCCC students receive the quality education and specialized training critical to get good jobs to obtain job opportunities, to transfer to four-year institutions and to upgrade or acquire new skills to be competitive in today’s changing marketplace.

The College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division serves nearly 3,000 students seeking new skills and personal growth. BCCC offers General Educational Development for students seeking high school diplomas, English as a Second Language instruction, Adult Basic Education to strengthen literacy skills and workforce training.

BCCC welcomes everyone who wants to enrich their lives through education and the pursuit of new skills.

Our History

BCCC is both an old and a young institution. The College was founded in 1947 as Baltimore Junior College, a part of the Baltimore City Public Schools. Its mission was to provide post-high school education for returning World War II veterans.

In 1967, the College was renamed Community College of Baltimore and restructured as a department of the City of Baltimore. In the 1980s, reduced resources made it difficult for the City to continue supporting the College. As a result, on July 1, 1990, the Maryland General Assembly created a new institution, New Community College of Baltimore, funded by the State of Maryland. The College was granted permanent State status in 1992 and renamed Baltimore City Community College.

Alumni Relations

Liberty Campus
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Room 143
410-209-6056

The College’s Alumni Relations Office was established in Spring 1998 by action of the Board of Trustees with the primary goal of creating, preserving, and strengthening relationships between the College and its alumni through volunteer involvement, communication services, and events.

The Alumni Relations Office is responsible for the establishment and on-going support of the Alumni Association of Baltimore City Community College. The Office ensures continued communication and programming to enhance loyalty and commitment to BCCC among alumni and friends of the College.

Career Development and Employment Services

Harbor Location
Workforce Development & Continuing Education
410-986-5466

The Office of Career Development & Employment Services is currently available for in-person and virtual appointments. Please contact the office today to schedule an appointment and receive assistance with:

• Resume Development
• Interview Preparation & Virtual Mock Interviews
• Career Readiness Skills
• Individual Employment Plans
• Job Search & Employment Placement
• Recruitment Events & Virtual Speed Interviews
• Career Development Workshops

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Baltimore City Community College to adhere to a “zero tolerance” strategy regarding discrimination on grounds of race, color, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, creed, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, ancestry or national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other non-merit factor in the administration of any of its educational programs, services or activities, or with respect to employment. 

Inclement Weather Policy

Closing and delay information will be made available to the media no later than 5:00 a.m. (EST) for weather events affecting day operations and as soon as possible for weather events that arise during the course of daily operations. The following media will be notified:

Messages will also be posted on the College’s website at www.bccc.edu; on the information line at 410-462- 8300; Emergency Text Messaging Service (Omnilert)

Emergency Text Messaging Service

• Instant Notification of Important Campus Information
• BCCC uses Omnilert, a free messaging service, to notify you in real-time when any part of the college is experiencing an emergency or if the college closes for any reason. Alerts can be received via mobile phone, email and/or desktop RSS application.
• Whether it’s bad weather, a significant power outage in the area or a campus-based emergency such as a fire, subscribing to BCCC’s Mobile Alerts is your best and easiest way to get the latest news and stay safe.
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  •  BCCC’s Mobile Alert System is an optional service. You may subscribe and unsubscribe at any time.
  •  BCCC does not charge a fee for this service, however standard text messaging charges from your wireless carrier apply (depending on your agreement).
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Campus Facilities

Baltimore City Community College has a main campus in Northwest Baltimore with additional locations throughout the City. The College’s Liberty Main Campus, located at 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, is situated on 19 acres. Buildings on the Liberty Campus include the Main Building, Nursing Building, Life Sciences Building, Physical Education Center, and Bard Library. The Main Building, the oldest and largest facility, is undergoing a three-phase renovation-much of which is complete and already open-that will make it a state-of- the-art instructional, administrative office, and student service complex. The building houses Student Affairs- Recruitment, Admissions and Registration, Registrar, Veterans Affairs, Student Activities, the Student Success Center, Financial Aid, Student Accounting, General Accounting, and Cashier, Public Safety, and Academic Affairs. The Main Building also has classrooms, instructional labs, an open computer lab, faculty offices, a fine arts gallery, the Fine Arts Theater, cafeteria, student activities areas, bookstore, health center, game room, ATM, vending area, and telephones.

The newest Liberty Campus permanent structure is the Life Sciences Building, completed and dedicated at the College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1997. It houses state-of-the-art mathematics, science, and allied health and life sciences labs, classrooms, and faculty offices, as well as the offices of the William Donald Schaefer Life Sciences Institute.

The Nursing Building includes classrooms, labs, offices, and the Gaare Auditorium. The campus also includes the Bard Library and the Physical Education Center (PEC). When not scheduled for regular classes, PEC facilities, such as the weight room for fitness and exercise, and the basketball court open gym, are available to all students and staff. The Liberty Campus has parking lots for students and staff surrounding the buildings.

The Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division is located in Baltimore’s downtown Inner Harbor location at 710 E. Lombard Street, and it houses the College’s Workforce Development Programs, Adult Basic Education (ABE/GED) classes, and English Language Services.

The Reisterstown Plaza Center (RPC), in northwest Baltimore, contains specialized computer labs and classrooms. Non-credit ABE, ESL, Citizenship, and Workforce courses are offered morning, noon and night, six days a week, to meet education and training needs at all levels. Free parking is available with easy access to the Baltimore Beltway. RPC is also easily reached by Metro and MTA.

BCCC is committed to providing accessibility to the physically challenged at all college facilities. Each new project or renovation is designed to comply with applicable Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and life safety standards. Wherever barriers are encountered, BCCC takes appropriate action to implement barrier free access, ensuring all persons are accommodated equally.

The Life Science Institute at the University of Maryland BioPark is located on downtown at 801 W. Baltimore St. and is easily accessible by both public transportation and a free shuttle (for BCCC students, faculty and staff) between its three main sites, the Liberty Campus, the Harbor location and the Life Science Institute at UMB BioPark. 

Use of BCCC’s facilities is open to community groups. Call 410-462-8393 for more information. BCCC is a drug-free campus. See General Policies  for full policies.

Disclaimer
While this catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time, Baltimore City Community College reserves the right to change any information, including statement of fees, course offerings and admission and graduation requirements, without notice or obligation, in keeping with the policies of the Board of Trustees and in conformance with the laws of the state of Maryland. This catalog is not a legal document and does not constitute a contract between Baltimore City Community College and the user.

Off-Campus Sites

The Life Sciences Institute at UMB Biopark

801 West Baltimore Street • Baltimore, MD 21201

This is where BCCC meets workforce needs of Maryland’s growing bioscience industry, by preparing students for careers in the high-demand bio/ medical field. This new, top-notch facility enables BCCC Biotechnology and Science Transfer students to pursue their associate degrees or Certificates on the UMB campus. Short-term training courses include Multi-Skilled Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant, Venipuncture and Specimen Collection Techniques, Medical Terminology, Medicine Aide and Anatomy and Physiology. The LSI also prepares students for jobs they may acquire with various biotechnology companies whose operations are located at the BioPark. 

For directions and parking information, visit: https://www.umbiopark.com/tenants/info/transportation 

Reisterstown Plaza Center (RPC)

6764A Reisterstown Road • Baltimore, MD 21215

Baltimore City Community College at Reisterstown Plaza Mall located in Northwest Baltimore, provides technology-based customized workforce training that prepares the Baltimore region’s workforce for the changing demands of Maryland’s economy. The Reisterstown Plaza Center offers a wide portfolio of noncredit courses that meet the needs of employers in the private and public sectors and prepare students to compete successfully for employment or advancement opportunities. In an atmosphere suitable for corporate and community-based clients, the center also accommodates community needs by providing conference and classroom spaces for meetings, trainings, testing, and seminars. 

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kfwDZmcivi1zKqfz6 

Parking: There is ample free parking in the Plaza parking lot.
For more information, call BCCC at 410-462-8300.
For additional MTA information, call 410-539-5000.

Harbor location

710 E. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21202 

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MvA5o77356GmgGEA7