Academic Information

Degrees Granted

Associate of Arts (AA) - recognizes mastery in the liberal arts and in the fine arts and is intended for transfer to equivalent programs at four-year institutions.

Associate of Science (AS) - recognizes mastery in science or technology with a heavy emphasis on undergraduate mathematics or science and is intended for transfer to programs at four-year institutions.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - recognizes the mastery of vocational-technical occupation skills and is intended for those seeking immediate employment opportunities. Graduates with an AAS degree may transfer to a technical program such as a Bachelor’s Technology degree or to non-technical courses at a four-year institution.

Associate of Science in Engineering (ASE) - recognizes mastery in programs in electrical engineering.

Associate of Art in Teaching (A.A.T.) - recognizes mastery in teacher education.

Certificates Granted

Certificates requiring up to 45 credits may be earned. A certificate, while less than a degree, is an accomplishment in itself; many certificate programs meet professional and government certification standards and/or requirements. Some certificate requirements are established by outside professional or government agencies.

Full-Time Study

A full-time student is one who registers for at least 12 credits per semester. (except winter session). Depending on the program of study students may be required to take additional credits per semester to complete program requirement.  A student planning to take 19 or more credits in the Fall and Spring semester, and more than 9 credits for the summer semester must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and receive permission from the Director of Student Success.

Declaration of Program (Major)

Students are encouraged to declare a major before completing 15 credits. Students who desire to change their major are to consult with an Academic Advisor in the Student Success Center. Upon declaration of a major, students are reassigned to an advisor in their field of study. 

Graduation Requirements

Degrees and certificates are awarded in August, December and May of each academic year. Commencement is held once a year following the Spring semester. 

Associate degrees are awarded to students who meet all the following requirements: 

• A minimum of 60 academic credits . Unless it is a program that requires more credits.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (equivalent to a C average) 
• Completion of the General Education Requirements (30-36 credits for AA and AS degrees; 21-22 credits for AAS degree) in addition to Instructional Program requirements. 
• Demonstration of computer literacy by successful completion of approved computer literacy course or passing the computer literacy test administered by the Testing Center.  
  • Some majors have specific computer literacy course requirements. Students should follow their degree program to determine the appropriate course requirements. 
• Completion of PRE 100 by students who enter as first-semester degree-seeking candidates. Students who transfer 15 or more credits from another institution or are a returning student who attended BCCC prior to 1994 and earned 15 or more credits are exempt from taking PRE 100 
• Meeting all requirements within 10 years of initial enrollment

Certificates are awarded to students who meet all the following requirements: 

• 2.0 or better cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 
• Completion of all certificate, program, requirements. 
• Completion of PRE 100   by students who enter as first-semester certificate-seeking students. Students who transfer 15 or more credits from another institution or a returning student who attended BCCC prior to 1994 and earned 15 or more credits are exempt from taking PRE 100
• Demonstration of computer literacy by successful completion of approved computer literacy courses or passing the computer literacy test administered by the Testing Center.

Re-entering students who have been away for two or more semesters (excluding summers) must meet any new program requirements. Simultaneous certificates and degrees are awarded in the same specialization. A second associate degree can be awarded if the student completes a minimum of 15 credits beyond the requirements for the first degree and completes all requirements in the second specialization

Computer Literacy Requirement

All BCCC students must meet the College’s Computer Literacy requirement in order to receive a degree or a certificate. Students can meet this requirement in three ways:

1. By enrolling in one of the majors listed below.

2. By taking one of the computer courses listed below and passing the course with a “C” or better.

3. Pass the College’s Computer Literacy Test with a minimum grade of 70%.

Majors that Satisfy the Computer Literacy Requirement

• Accounting
• Administrative Assistant
• Business Administration
• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
• Computer Information Systems
• Fashion Design
• Health Information Technology

Courses that Satisfy the Computer Literacy Requirement

• BUA 112: Computers for Business Management
    
• BCA 104: Introduction to Operating Systems: DOS/Windows
    
• BCA 155: Word Processing for Business Applications  
• CAD 101: Introduction to CADD
    
• CIS 109: Principles of Computer Information Systems
    
• CLT 100: Computer Literacy
    
• CSC 108: Programming in C
    
• FAS 202: Computer-Aided Pattern Design
    
• HIT 232: Computer Applications in Healthcare
    
• HIT 251: Healthcare Management and Supervision  
• OFAD 119: Word Processing Applications I  
• CDF 100 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals  

Pre-100 Orientation Course

The purpose of PRE 100   (College Orientation) is to provide all first semester full and part-time degree and/or certificate-seeking students with an introduction to student and academic services offered at Baltimore City Community College. This course was designed to ensure that students have an opportunity to focus on strategies for personal and academic success. In addition, all new students can utilize various support and academic services offered at BCCC to achieve continuous success while paving a pathway for matriculation and College completion.

Online Learning

E-Learning Office
Liberty Campus
Main Building, Room 108
online@bccc.edu
410-462-8016

Many BCCC courses offered on campus are also offered online. Thus, busy students have the convenience of learning anytime, anywhere, and can reach their educational goals while meeting job and family responsibilities. Students register for online courses the same way they do traditional classes, provided they meet specific requirements for each delivery format, listed below. Online courses are suitable for motivated and disciplined learners who appreciate the convenience and flexibility of this educational format. More information is available online at www.bccc.edu by clicking on Programs and Courses and then Online Education.

Online and Hybrid Courses

Online courses are taught via the Internet and comprise at least 80 percent of online semester contact hours. Students communicate with their instructors and with their peers asynchronously (not in real-time) through Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS) used at the College. Course documents, assignments, and projects are exchanged through the LMS.

Hybrid courses are taught partly online, partly in the classroom. Students enrolled in hybrid courses must attend specific on-campus sessions and complete the rest of the coursework online. Students who wish to enroll in online or hybrid courses must have access to a computer that meets the requirements of the LMS.

BCCC open lab computers, located in LSB 260-263, can be used for online courses. Call the Open Computer Labs at 410-462-7411 for more information.

Canvas System Requirements:

Instructure products support the current and previous major releases of the following browsers:

• Chrome 119 | 120 · Firefox 120 | 121 (Extended Releases are not supported*)
• Edge 118 | 119
• Respondus LockDown Browser (supporting the latest system requirements)
• Safari 16 | 17 (Macintosh only)

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Instructure/ta-p/66

Students must have adequate computer skills in order to be able to successfully complete these courses. For a self-test of computer skills, access the BCCC website at www.bccc.edu and click on Current Students and then E-Learning.

Orientation for Students Enrolled in Online and Hybrid Courses

All students taking web-based or hybrid courses for the first time are required to attend a Student Canvas Orientation. The orientation is self-paced, and students are automatically enrolled.  Students can find the orientation listed in the Course List in Canvas after logging in. 

Log in to Canvas at this URL: https://www.bccc.edu/mybccc.

Verification of Students’ Identity in the Learning Management System

BCCC’s Learning Management System is fully integrated with student and College data. All credit courses offered at the College, and all individuals who are provided with a College email address, are automatically created in Canvas through an integration of the two systems. Accordingly, students registered for online courses receive a unique login based on their personal information that includes a combination of their name and a four-digit randomly generated number, unique to each student. The default password formula used for new students can be found near the bottom of this page: https://www.bccc.edu/domain/1108.

In many online courses, students are required to take virtually proctored exams or come on campus for testing where their photo IDs are checked, and exams are administered under proctored conditions. At orientation, students are instructed to keep login private and to comply with BCCC’s Code of Conduct, which addresses issues of academic honesty.

BCCC Grading System

The grading system is based on the “grade point” of each letter grade; the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is then calculated:

Letter             Grade Points              Value

A                     4                                  Excellent

B                     3                                  Above Average

C                     2                                  Average

D                     1                                  Below Average but Passing

F                     0                                  Failing

P                     0                                  Passing

To calculate G.P.A. for one term: 

1. Multiply the point value of the letter grade (see scale above) by the number of credit hours. The result is the grade points (quality points) earned. 
2. Total credit hours for the term; total quality points for the term. 
3. Divide the total quality points by the total credit hours. The result is the G.P.A. for the term. 

To calculate cumulative G.P.A.: 

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above for each term. 
2. Total credit hours from all terms; total quality points from all terms. 
3. Divide the total quality points for all terms by the total credit hours for all terms. The result is the cumulative G.P.A. 

General G.P.A. Information 

• Only courses graded on an A-F basis are used in calculating G.P.A. Courses taken as Pass Fail (P/F), credit-by-exam, correspondence, and audit are not included. 
• The G.P.A. calculation never includes transfer work from other colleges. 

The following grades indicate non-completion of courses with a grade value of 0. 

Change of Grade

No grade change will be permitted after the lapse of one calendar year calculated from the last day of the semester in which the course was given except under exceptional circumstances. Grades will not be changed without a detailed explanation and documentation. The grade change will not be final until approved. 

Graduation Honors

Graduation honors are awarded to students who qualify for the associate degree as follows: 

• High Honors - Overall GPA of 3.75 and above 
• Honors - Overall GPA of 3.25 to 3.749 

Scholastic Honors

Scholastic honors are awarded to students who qualify with a GPA of 3.0 and above with a minimum of 12 credits that semester, no grade lower than D, and all credits earned at BCCC. These honors are designated on the student’s official college transcript. 

• Distinguished Scholar - Semester GPA of 3.5 and above. 
• Meritorious Scholar - Semester GPA of 3.0 to 3.499. 

Course Substitutions and Exemptions

Students are required to fulfill all program requirements. In exceptional cases, such as when a student is in their final term and the course they require has not been scheduled, the student may be permitted to substitute another appropriate course that produces similar competencies and involves similar areas of knowledge. Students must complete the course substitution form, and the form must be approved by the program coordinator, Associate Dean, Dean, and Vice President for Academic Affairs before being submitted to the Registration office for processing the exemption. 

A student may be granted an exemption from a required course or from a program requirement only when the Department offering the course or program has identified another course, credential, or other experience as meeting the stated requirement. Official documentation from the Associate Deans and the course or Program Coordinator is required

Independent Study

Students are expected to complete their programs through the normal schedule of courses. There is an application process for independent study. Each application of Independent Study will be carefully reviewed and approved by the Academic Dean, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students are advised, however, that the College is under no obligation to provide this option. When the Independent Study is approved, the student will meet with the faculty assigned on a weekly basis. A course taken as Independent Study will cover the same content as the regularly scheduled course and have the same requirements and evaluation as outlined in the course syllabus.

The following conditions must be met for independent study:

1. The student is in the last term.

2. The course is required by the student to complete a degree or certificate program.

3. The course is not being offered on the term schedule, or the time of the course conflicts with another course the student needs to take.

4. No appropriate course substitution can be found.

5. The Independent Study is approved by the Academic Program Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Individual Study

Individual Study courses enable talented students to earn credit in certain disciplines through special projects, research, creative work, internships, or other means of independent academic pursuit, without conforming to the restrictions of a traditional classroom setting. Individual study credit may be earned only for a course with content not included in an existing BCCC course.  

To earn individual study credit, students must first submit a proposal explaining, in detail, the project for which credit is desired. Proposals may be submitted at any time during the academic year, and proposal forms are available from the Academic Deans. Students are encouraged to prepare the individual study proposal in consultation with a BCCC faculty in the appropriate school or department, who will subsequently supervise and evaluate the individual study work. The proposal must be approved by both the appropriate Academic Dean and the supervising faculty. After approval is granted, students must register and pay the normal tuition and fees before beginning work. The number of credits to be earned for an individual study project depends upon the scope and shall be stated as part of the initial proposal. No more than six credits can be earned through individual study. For further information, contact the Academic Dean of the department in which individual study is desired.

Auditing

A student with the necessary prerequisites and the written approval of the Associate Dean may audit a course on a space-available basis. Students who audit a course are not evaluated for a course grade and do not receive credit. The tuition and fees for an audited course are the same as those charged for a credit course. Financial Aid does not cover audited courses.  

Students must indicate at registration that they are auditing a course. Students may change their status from audit to credit or from credit to audit only during the Add/Drop period. Since no credits are earned, audited courses are not computed in the student’s grade point average. The grade report will show an audit in the grade column.

Class Attendance

BCCC expects enrolled students to be on time and attend all class sessions as scheduled. The college believes that attendance/course participation is an integral and vital aspect of the learning progress of all students. Students are most successful academically when they attend/participate in class assignments because it allows them to be engaged and better understand the materials and learning outcomes. Students are responsible for the content presented and assigned even if the class is missed due to late registration, illness, or other factors. Attendance/Course participation is required for all Federal Financial Aid student recipients.  

Children in Classrooms/Laboratories

It is the policy of Baltimore City Community College to encourage safe, supervised campus visitations by children who are taking part in organized scheduled activities, enrolled in specific classes or attending educational, cultural, and sporting events or camps. Other than these activities, children are not permitted in the classroom, libraries, computer labs, science labs, physical education facilities or in any other areas of the College unless properly enrolled in a program. Under no circumstances may unsupervised children be allowed to play on campus grounds, roam campus buildings, and sit in campus buildings or outside benches on the grounds. Employees are prohibited from bringing children to work during working hours.  

Repeating Courses

Students are expected to make academic progress in all their courses. Students who do not successfully complete a course, are permitted to repeat it one time. The College believes that both students and the institution must act responsibly to ensure the effective use of their resources, time, and finances; therefore, students may not register to take a course for a third time (including class withdrawals) without visiting the Student Success Center. The grade received each time a student enrolls in a course is posted on the student’s official transcript; however, only the highest grade received in the course is computed in the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA). For financial aid purposes, a student may repeat a course once and receive financial aid only if the student has not received a grade of “C” or better. 

Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) prohibits students from continuously repeating courses for which they have received financial aid to pay tuition and fees and for which they have received a grade of “C” or better. Therefore, students who receive a grade less than a “C” can only repeat that course once. Withdrawals are not included in this policy.

If the student chooses to repeat a class which was paid for by financial aid twice, they must assume the cost of tuition and fees for the third attempt. This policy is consistent with the intent of the federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) regulations. 

Effect of Withdrawal on Academic Standing

Each semester the College establishes and publishes a course withdrawal deadline. If for any reason a student needs to withdraw from a course, they should complete and submit the withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office before the deadline . Students who withdraw from a course before the deadline will receive a grade of W. Failure to take this action could result in a grade of Fgrade in course(s). Grades of F, like grades of A, B, C, and D, are value-weighted and are used to determine a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA). The  grade of W does not affect a GPA. 

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from any class that may not be completed successfully. See Add/Drop/Withdrawal Procedure. 

Academic Standing

A student’s academic standing is determined at the end of each semester (Fall and Spring) and session (Summer).  

Academic Standing: 

• Good Standing: A student is considered in Good Academic Standing if their cumulative GPA is 2.00 or better.   
• Academic Warning or Probation: A student who is no longer in good standing is placed on academic warning or probation. Their academic status is determined by the term-based cumulative credit and GPA ranges on the chart below. 
• Dismissal: A student is academically dismissed from the College when they attempted six or more credits while on Academic Warning and (1) fails for a second consecutive semester to complete 50% of the credit load in that semester (receives grades of W, W3, F, or I) or (2) fails for a second consecutive semester to maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) consistent with the minimum academic standards of the College.

1. Academic Warning - Students are notified by the Registrar that they are no longer in good standing; While on Academic Warning, students are allowed to continue enrolling at the College. Students will work with advisors and the Student Success Center to stay on track and get off of Academic Warning. 
2. Academic Probation - After being placed on Academic Warning, and if the student’s GPA remains below a 2.0, they will be notified by the Registrar that they have moved from Warning to Probation. A registration hold is placed on their record, which will require a meeting with an academic advisor prior to registration. Students on probation may be required to participate in designated retention activities. 
3. Academic Dismissal - Academic Dismissal occurs when a student who is on academic probation fails to earn a 2.0 term GPA or higher in the next semester of attendance. Students are notified by the Registrar that they have been dismissed from the College and will receive information on appealing the dismissal. A hold is placed on the student’s record and their registration cancelled (if applicable) 

Appealing Academic Dismissal 

Every student is given the opportunity to appeal their status.  Students who have been academically dismissed from the College and want to immediately appeal their dismissal may submit an appeal to the Academic Standing Review Committee.  

1. Appeals are submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs for review by the Academic Standing Review Committee. 
2. Appeals must be received in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at least two weeks prior to the start of the expected semester of return. 
3. Decisions on appeals will be made by the committee and students will be notified of the decision within 3 business days. 

​Petition for Reinstatement 

If a student does not appeal or the appeal is denied, the student cannot enroll in any course for one semester after dismissal from the college. After one 16-week semester the student , may petition for reinstatement. 

1. Petitions are submitted to the Academic Standing Review Committee. 
2. Petitions must be received in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at least two weeks prior to the start of the expected semester of return. 
3. Decisions on reinstatement will be made by the committee and students will be notified of the decision within 3 business days. 

Reinstatement following Dismissal  

Once a student is reinstated, there may be academic and student success requirements for the student to meet. 

1. A reinstated student must meet with an academic advisor in the Student Success Center to determine their semester schedule and retention activities. 
2. Students reinstated following academic dismissal will be placed on academic probation and will need to earn a 2.0 Term GPA or higher in their next semester or risk being academically dismissed again. 

Students who are denied reinstatement may reapply to the College prior to the start of the following semester. 

Academic Amnesty

BCCC Academic Amnesty (formerly known as Academic Renewal) is an academic policy that allows qualifying students the opportunity to remove academically poor coursework from the calculation of their grade point average (GPA). Academic Amnesty applies only to courses taken at BCCC. The original grades and credit hours remain on the permanent academic transcript, and credit hours are deducted from the student’s remaining College Opportunity Fund eligible hours. The original grades still count in the calculation for Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements as mandated by federal law.

Baltimore City Community College allows a student the opportunity to remove a maximum of 15 semester credit hours of “D” and “F” grades from the GPA calculation. A notation indicates that academic Amnesty has been awarded, and the GPA has been adjusted. Once Academic Amnesty has been granted, it is irreversible. Credit excluded from the GPA calculation cannot be used to satisfy the requirements for completion of a BCCC certificate or degree. 

Academic Amnesty does not override program-specific limits on re-admission. A student may only utilize academic amnesty one time. Academic Amnesty does not automatically satisfy academic progress standards for financial aid purposes.

Academic Grade Grievance Process

A student who has sufficient evidence that their final course grade has not been determined in accordance with the terms set out in the instructor’s syllabus/course outline/course policy may seek resolution through the grievance process. In filing an academic grievance, a student must take the following steps:

1. Attempt to resolve the matter with the instructor in a face-to-face meeting. 
2. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision rendered by the instructor,  the student will obtain a Student Grade Grievance Form (Form A), complete, and submit to the instructor. This form should provide details about the complaint and a proposed resolution. The instructor will be asked to provide the student’s grade and sign off on Form A.
3. Cases filed after faculty contracts end in May, are processed as soon as the instructor can be contacted and scheduled for a hearing, which usually occurs during the next full (fall/spring) semester. A grade grievance must be filed no later than 30 days after the grade is posted in which the class was taken. The entire grade grievance process must be completed typically within one year of the original filing. Students will be required to submit the following information to complete their grade grievance file:

• Course Syllabus/Course outline/Course policy 
• All work in question 
• A written explanation as to the nature of the grade grievance 

4. The Chair of the Grievance Committee ( Vice President for Academic Affairs designee ) will review both the student’s documentation and the explanation of the instructor. If there is sufficient evidence to warrant a grievance, the grievance form will be forwarded to the School Dean or designee, typically within five (5) business days. The School Dean will attempt to mediate a resolution between the instructor and the student. If a resolution is reached that warrants a grade change, the instructor will submit a grade change form to the Office of Records and Registration within five (5) business days after the decision to change the grade has been made.
5. If no resolution is accomplished with the School Dean, the Student Grade Grievance Form (Form A) will be forwarded to the Grade Grievance Review Committee (GGRC) for further processing. At this point, the Grade Grievance Review Committee (GGRC) Chair will help the student submit a Student Grade Grievance Form (Form B), requesting a review by the GGRC. The GGRC will be made up of Chair of the GGRC, two (2) faculty and two (2) students. The Senate Executive Committee President will select the two (2) faculty members. The President of the Student Governance Association (SGA) will recommend the two (2) students.
6. If the Grade Grievance Review Committee rejects a student’s grievance, the student will receive written justification for the decision from the Committee chair within five (5) business days.  The student may appeal the decision to the Vice President for Academic Affairs who makes the final disposition of this process.
7. If the GGRC accepts the grievance, the student will appear for a hearing before the GGRC I, which will conduct a grade grievance hearing and make a recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will make the final disposition of the grievance.
8. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will be the College official designated to resolve and decide student grievances concerning academic and curricular issues.  

Operating Rules 

The grievance procedure is designed to offer due process and bring substantial justice within the context of the College community. It is not a court of law and professional lawyers shall not be involved in the process. 

Transferring BCCC Credits to Four-Year Colleges and Universities

Transfer Center

Liberty Campus

Main Building, Room 233

Transfer and Articulation Coordinator

410-462-7497

Students planning to transfer BCCC credits to another college or university are responsible for taking the courses required for admission to that institution. Students interested in identifying courses and programs that transfer to a particular college or university should contact the Transfer Coordinator early in their academic career. Services include advice about relating goals to an academic program, selecting courses that are transferable, assisting with registering for courses, applying for financial aid, and transferring to a four-year college.

The Office of Academic Affairs maintains articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. The Maryland Higher Education Commission has developed Statewide Transfer Regulations for community colleges and public four-year colleges and universities. These regulations are designed to assure that students can progress from a community college to a four-year institution without loss of time or unnecessary duplication of effort. Students should read the complete text of the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) General Education and Transfer Regulations in the General Policies section of this Catalog.

Students may review the full Transfer Policy in General Policies.

Transfer Credit to BCCC

It is the policy of Baltimore City Community College that students who have successfully completed college-level courses at a regionally accredited college or university may receive credit toward an associate degree or certificate. In addition, exemption from relevant placement tests may be granted. The total number of credits that may be allocated toward an associate degree is 45. The credits awarded for a certificate is half of the total required hours. Students can earn up to 30 of these transfer hours through transfer of nontraditional credit. BCCC may award transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions and from institutions that are candidates for regional accreditation. Course work completed at degree-granting and non-degree-granting higher education institutions that are not regionally accredited but hold national or specialized accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may be considered for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis. 

Transcripts may be sent via email to registrar@bccc.edu or submitted to Baltimore City Community College, Office of the Registrar, Room MNB 08, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. We also accept transcripts via Parchment and The National Student Clearinghouse.  All transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution, not the student.  

Transfer credit is reviewed by the Office of the Registrar and (if necessary) the appropriate Dean or Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to determine the institution where the course was taken, the completion date, catalog course description including the course number, title, and grade. 

A student’s transcript with a cumulative grade point average from a previous institution that is less than a 2.0 on a 4.0-point scale will be reviewed by BCCC. Any course with a grade of C or better will be accepted. Exception: BCCC will accept credits in which a grade of D is earned for general education courses from a student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0-point scale from a regionally accredited Maryland public institution. 

BCCC will convert transferable courses taken at institutions that operate on a quarter system to semester credit hours. Quarter hours are multiplied by 2/3 to equal semester credit hours. Transfer credit cannot be awarded for a course if credit has already been earned at BCCC. 

In some cases, BCCC will need to review the official course description or course syllabus to determine equivalency. Upon request, the student must submit the required information. 

Transfer Criteria 

Credit may transfer if one of the following is met: 

1. The institution is regionally accredited by the commission on higher education. BCCC recognizes the following regional accreditations: 

• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools 
• Higher Learning Commission 
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges 
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges 

BCCC may award transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions and from institutions that are candidates for regional accreditation. Course work completed at degree-granting and non-degree-granting higher education institutions that are not regionally accredited but hold national or specialized accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may be considered for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis. 

2. BCCC has an articulation agreement with a high school, business, or industry. Articulation agreements specify the award of credit for meeting certain criteria and presenting certain documents. 

3. Military Training: The American Council on Education (ACE) must evaluate military training and experience before college credits is awarded. 

4. The institution is legally authorized to grant standard college degrees and accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The college may award transfer credit based upon course equivalencies, expected learning outcomes, and applicability to BCCC’s curricula, standards, and course offerings. BCCC’s transfer credit policy complies with COMAR 13B.02.02.16 

5. Foreign institutions: Transcripts must be evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service before transfer credit will be reviewed. BCCC requires the course-by-course evaluation from this service to review transfer credit. BCCC accepts evaluations from any NACES Approved evaluation service including the services below: 

• World Education Services (WES) 
• Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) 

6. Prior Learning/Work Experience Assessment 

7. College credit through evaluation of non-credit prior learning or work experience is evaluated by the relevant Department. 

Reverse Transfer 

Reverse Transfer Students registered at a four-year college or university may take applicable course work and transfer that work back to the College in accordance with BCCC’s transfer policy. 

Apply Credits Toward Graduation 

Only transfer credits that apply to the chosen program may be used toward graduation. Students must meet with an academic advisor to discuss options and track their academic progress. 

Official transcripts from other institutions must be current and received by BCCC within one year of the issue date to be considered for transfer credit. Unofficial transcripts may be used to determine if a non-matriculating student has met the prerequisite requirement for a specific course(s) and may not be used to meet a graduation requirement. 

Appeals Process 

The College has an appeal process for evaluation and transferability of a course or prior work or learning experience. The appeal begins with a written statement from the student within 60 days of the evaluation and is then presented to the appropriate Dean or Associate Dean. The Dean or Associate Dean will evaluate the written appeal. Official transfer credits will have a T” grade designation in the student data system and unofficial transfer credits will have a “MM” grade designation in the student data system. Transcripts may be sent via email to registrar@bccc.edu or submitted to: 

Baltimore City Community College, 
Registrar’s Office, Room MNB 08, 
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue,  
Baltimore, MD 21215. 

Articulation Agreements

Baltimore City Community College has signed joint enrollment and articulation agreements with the colleges and universities listed in the following chart. These agreements ensure that students who complete their Associate’s degree can transfer with full junior standing in their programs at the transfer institution.

Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

Baltimore City Community College has signed documents that express mutual agreement between two or more entities:

1. Baltimore City Public School System: This MOU establishes a plan whereby eligible students from any Baltimore City Public High School can take authorized Dual Enrollment courses through Baltimore City Community College.

2. Bais Yaakov & Eva Winer High School: This MOU allows Yaakov & Winer students to enroll in specific BCCC credit-bearing classes at BCCC or on site at Yaakov & Winer High School.

3. Maryland National Guard: This MOU is intended to reflect the cooperative efforts between BCCC and MDNG to expand, enhance, and improve educational opportunities for its employees. MDNG agrees to work with BCCC to actively promote awareness of and enrollment in both degree and non-degree programs to its employees and to identify BCCC as a university partner.

4. Notre Dame of Maryland University: BCCC and Notre Dame of Maryland University’s goal is to increase the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in the community. Students will pursue an Associate of Science degree in Nursing at BCCC and then continue to complete a Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in Nursing at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

5. Reverse -Transfer Program: This program enables non-associate degree-seeking students who transfer to a college or university to have that college or university transfer their credits back to BCCC in order to complete the requirements of their BCCC Associate’s degree.

6. Stevenson University: This MOU is to provide educational opportunities for graduates of BCCC through the availability of various courses and programs offered by the School of Graduate and Professional Studies leading to a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree.

7. Stevenson University Online: The purpose of this MOU is to provide the terms of an operational relationship between BCCC and Stevenson by providing educational opportunities to graduates of BCCC through online courses.

8. Towson University-Reverse Transfer: This agreement between TU and BCCC is for the sole purpose of establishing a program that enables non-associate degree-seeking BCCC students who transfer to TU to have TU transfer their credits back to BCCC in order to complete the requirements of their BCCC associate degree.

9. University of Baltimore B-Power: The purpose of this MOU is to enable BCCC and UB to work in partnership under the B-Power initiative to offer dual enrollment opportunities to Baltimore City high school students.

10. University of Maryland School of Nursing: This agreement is for dual admission in the University of Maryland School of Nursing and BCCC Department of Nursing. This offers students the ability to transfer credits from one institution to the other based on the terms and conditions of the agreement.

11. University of Maryland Social Work Field Affiliation Agreement: University of Maryland School of Social Work and BCCC agree to cooperate in a program to provide field education experiences for students enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at UMD-SOWK. BCCC expects to benefit by being able to provide its students with first-hand field education experiences.

12. University of Phoenix: This MOU provides students enrolled in BCCC and the University of Phoenix Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) the opportunity to take specific classes online in the designated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pathway program (CEP). Students that are eligible will receive a 20% reduction in tuition only. (This does not apply to any fees).