Baltimore City Community College Citizenship Program
Cause Area
- Education & Literacy
- Immigrants & Refugees
- International
Location
6764A Reisterstown RoadBaltimore, MD 21215 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) provides outstanding educational, cultural, and social experiences to the residents of Baltimore City, the state of Maryland, and surrounding areas. The College’s accessible, affordable, comprehensive programs include college transfer and career preparation, technical training, and life skills training. The College provides a variety of student services that meet and support the learning needs of an increasingly diverse student population. BCCC is a dynamic higher education institution that is responsive to the changing needs of its stakeholders: individuals, businesses, government, and educational institutions of the community at large.
Description
Citizenship Preparation provides the civics knowledge and English language skills needed to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization interview. Citizenship preparation classes are offered at BCCC sites and various other locations throughout Maryland. These classes are available at all proficiency levels and at no cost to the student. Benefits of U.S. citizenship include the right to vote, the right to run for public office, the right to a U.S. passport, and the ability to bring family members to the U.S.