Aligning with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, this dual enrollment program is for rising juniors and seniors at Charles County Public Schools high schools.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is proud to partner with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to bring CCPS high school students and their families the CSM Early College Program. The program is open to rising juniors and seniors, and is a tuition-free program opportunity to experience being a full-time college student, save money, and complete college credits while still in high school.
Seniors completing the General Studies Transfer Certificate (25 credits) take college classes on CSM's La Plata Campus, while simultaneously fulfilling their high school graduation requirements.
Juniors have several options: Business Administration, AS; Medical Coding Certificate; Pharmacy Technician Certificate. Business Administration courses will be held on the La Plata Campus. Health sciences courses will take place on both the La Plata Campus and the Regional Hughesville Campus.
Save Thousands on College of Southern Maryland CCPS covers tuition and course materials, saving each student and their family over $4,500 - $10,000 in tuition.
Students will take college classes full-time at CSM and will experience the pace and rigor of college-level coursework.
CCPS will fully cover students’ CSM tuition, administrative fees, and course materials. CCPS will also provide boxed lunches and transportation from students’ home high schools to CSM campuses and back.
Thank you for your interest in Early College. The application for 2025-2026 is now closed. We will reopen soon!
Parents and guardians with questions can contact their child’s high school counselor. For information on the program, contact us at EarlyCollege@csmd.edu.
As an Early College student, you’ll get the full experience of being a CSM student taking college classes full time.
You’ll attend class at CSM campuses in our fully-equipped classroom spaces and labs, with small class sizes.
You’ll have access to CSM facilities and resources, as well as a comprehensive network of support services provided by both CSM and your home high school.
You’ll experience firsthand the pace and rigor of college-level coursework. Most importantly, you’ll see the reward for your dedication and effort when you graduate high school with your diploma and a certificate, an associate's degree, or a full year of college credit under your belt depending on when you start in the Early College Program.
As an Early College student, you’ll get the full experience of being a CSM student taking college classes full time.
You’ll attend class at CSM campuses in our fully-equipped classroom spaces and labs, with small class sizes.
You’ll have access to CSM facilities and resources, as well as a comprehensive network of support services provided by both CSM and your home high school.
You’ll experience firsthand the pace and rigor of college-level coursework. Most importantly, you’ll see the reward for your dedication and effort when you graduate high school with your diploma and a certificate, an associate's degree, or a full year of college credit under your belt depending on when you start in the Early College Program.
As an Early College student, you’ll get the full experience of being a CSM student taking college classes full time.
You’ll attend class at CSM campuses in our fully-equipped classroom spaces and labs, with small class sizes.
You’ll have access to CSM facilities and resources, as well as a comprehensive network of support services provided by both CSM and your home high school.
You’ll experience firsthand the pace and rigor of college-level coursework. Most importantly, you’ll see the reward for your dedication and effort when you graduate high school with your diploma and a certificate, an associate's degree, or a full year of college credit under your belt depending on when you start in the Early College Program.
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