Steps to Admission
- Apply!
Submit an Enrollment Application available from www.carrollcc.edu, click on Apply and Register. New students are encouraged to submit applications early in April for fall enrollment or in November for spring enrollment. Admission is open and students can apply any time before a semester begins.
- Demonstrate class eligibility.
Students demonstrate eligibility for college-level work in many ways. All test scores (placement, ACT, and SAT) are honored for two years:
- unweighted CCPS high school GPA of 3.0 or higher within 5 years places in ENGL 101 and non-calculus-based General Education math courses (MATH 111 , MATH 115 , MATH 121 . GPA is honored for 5 years.
- 530+ on the Math SAT or 21+ on the ACT will be eligible for non-calculus based General Education math courses (MATH 111 , MATH 115 , or MATH 121 ).
- 570+ on the Math SAT, 24+ on the ACT or 4 + on the PARCC Algebra 2 will be eligible for the calculus-based pathway course, MATH 123 .
- 3 on the AP Statistics may enroll in MATH 115 , Statistics.
- 3 on the AP Calculus AB or BC exam will be eligible for MAT 099 , General Education math courses (MATH 111 , MATH 115 , MATH 121 or MATH 122 ) or MATH 135 .
- Students who would like to enroll in MATH 135 or higher must take the math placement test to determine the correct math placement.
- 480+ on Evidenced-Based Reading/Writing SAT, 21+ on the ACT, 4 on the PARCC English 11, or 3 on the AP English test will be eligible to take ENGL 101 .
- 165 on the GED Reasoning through Language Arts test will eligible for ENGL 101 .
- 165 on the GED Math Reasoning Test will be eligible for non-calculus based General Education math courses (MATH 111 , MATH 115 or MATH 121 ).
If none of the above requirements have been met, please complete placement testing. Call the Admissions Office at 410-386-8430 for testing by appointment. After testing schedule an appointment to meet with an admission counselor or advisor for your test results. Students will then meet with an advisor to select and register for classes and/or arrange to re-test, if desired. Parents are welcome to attend student meetings regarding test results and course registration all currently by appointment.
- Register for classes.
After their first term, students will meet with an academic advisor at milestones of 15, 30 and 45 credits to discuss goals and to assure satisfactory progress toward those goals before subsequent registrations.
- Pay for classes.
There are many payment options. Payment is due about one month before the term begins. Consult with the cashier or apply for financial aid (grants, scholarships, and loans). Call 410-386-8437 for financial aid information. Go to www.carrollcc.edu/mycarroll, click on Lynx Portal to log in, then click on Student Finance to pay or join the payment plan.
- Prepare for class.
Attend New Student Orientation in August or January. Sessions are provided for students and parents/families. Virtually visit classes via Canvas during Preview Week to review requirements and assignments.
Registration forms are processed daily in the Records Office, room A112, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuition is always due about a month before a term begins. After this deadline, payment is due at the time of registration. A zero-interest tuition payment plan is available. For more information about the tuition payment plan, call the Business Office at 410-386-8040. Please check Carroll email, even when class is not in session to receive payment and waitlist alerts.
Prohibition of Individuals on Sex Offenders Registry
Carroll Community College is committed to offering accessible educational opportunities to our community. In support of that commitment, the College maintains an open door policy of admission. The college also provides learning opportunities for the younger learners and houses a daycare center. Therefore, the College prohibits the enrollment of individuals listed on any State Services Sex Offender registry and/or Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Sex Offender registry. This would include online classes, programs, or attending any college-sponsored events, on or off campus.
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