Citizenship Preparation

Multi-level Citizenship classes prepare students with the English language skills and U.S. civics, history, and government knowledge needed to pass the federal naturalization exam.
  
Citizens​hip classes are supported by grants from the United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA).  Citizenship classes are FREE for students and open to anyone living in Maryland.
 

View the 4 Steps for Citizenship Classes.

View the Ready to Become a U.S. Citizen flyer. 

 

 

Class Schedule

January- March 2025

See the class schedule below (subject to change).

Day(s)	Time	Location	Instructor
Monday/Wednesday	6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	BCCC	Sebastian Croucher
Tuesday/Thursday	6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	BCCC	Mark Chalkley
Tuesday/Thursday	9:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Online	Marsida George
Monday/Wednesday	6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Online	Tatyana Kozikova
Saturday	9:00 AM – 2:00 PM	BCCC	Isra Naseer

 To register for a course, contact Shaza Ibrahim at sibrahim2@bccc.edu or 410-986-5414. 

Citizenship classes will help you:

• Prepare for the naturalization interview/exam.
• Learn important interviewing strategies
• Increase your confidence with the interview process
• Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English.
• Understand the rights and responsibilities of becoming a United States citizen

How to Register

• Must be a Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder) and eligible to apply for naturalization.
• You must submit a photo of your green card.
• Select a class (see class schedule).
• Contact program staff to register. 
• Registration is possible during the first two weeks of every class. 
• There are 4 class sessions, each 10 weeks:
  
  Winter:            January - March
  Spring:            April - June
  Summer:         July - September
  Fall:                October - December