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Spring 2021

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Cecil College Foundation

Apply for a Foundation scholarship between October 1 and April 30!
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Tuition-free Opportunities

Jumpstart Your Career with these Tuition-Free Opportunities!

Cecil College is the recipient of a $250,000 grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund intended to support students training for a career or re-entering the workforce. Opportunities last until funds are depleted. Find out more today!

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About the College

Cecil College is an inclusive, open-access college committed to academic excellence and service to the greater region. The College provides a supportive learning environment to a diverse body of students as they build the skills and knowledge to achieve academic success, prepare to transfer, and enter the workforce. Further, Cecil College fosters intellectual, professional, and personal development through lifelong learning opportunities, the arts, and community engagement.

  • 94% of our students would recommend Cecil College

  • 12:1 student to faculty ratio
     

  • 20+ clubs and sports teams
     

  • 70+ degree and certificate programs
     

  • 2,500+ credit students annually
     

  • 3,200+ non-credit students annually
     

  • 400 associate degrees awarded in 2020
     

  • 66 certificates awarded in 2020
     

  • 38% student graduation/transfer rate
     

    Learn more about us

    What's Happening

    News

    Tue, Mar 02

    Dr. Nancy Vinton named Professor Emeriti

    Dr. Vinton played an integral role in the science department and created projects to improve the quality of Anatomy and Physiology education.
    Mon, Feb 22

    Engineering faculty combine experience with expertise

    Cecil College is the hub for students interested in becoming the engineers of tomorrow as they hone the skills of analyzing and solving practical problems.
    Thu, Feb 11

    Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship established

    Scholarships create recruitment opportunities for qualified Cecil College program graduates. 
    Wed, Feb 10

    The Palette & The Page creates endowed scholarship to promote the arts

    Local business supports Cecil College’s students in the form of financial support, internships, and apprenticeships.
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    Events

    Mar
    05

    The Feminine Face of Dreams, Myths, and Terrors
    Apr
    09

    Artist Talk with Patti Paulus
    Jun
    04

    Annual Seahawks Golf Tournament
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    Website Privacy Policy

    Cecil College maintains this website to inform you of the many offerings and activities pertinent to the institution. We appreciate the trust you place in Cecil College, and we are committed to respecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. Our privacy statement, dated October 2006, describes the information we collect and how we use it. When using this site, you agree to the terms and conditions listed in the statement.

    Privacy Statement

    For each visitor to our web site, the web server automatically recognizes the visitor’s domain name. We do not link IP addresses to personally identifiable information. No marketing databases are created as a result of your visit, nor are there any commercial uses made of any such data.

    Cecil College does collect the following information:

    1. the domain name of visitors to our web page.
    2. aggregate information on what pages visitors access.
    3. certain technical information, such as the browser version and operating system.
    4. broad demographic information for aggregate use.
    5. the e-mail addresses of those who voluntarily communicate with us via e-mail.
    6. information volunteered by the visitor, such as survey information and/or site registrations.

    The information collected is used:

    1. to improve the content of our web site.
    2. to analyze usage trends.
    3. to notify visitors about updates to our web site.
    4. by us to contact visitors for marketing purposes.

    If you supply us with your postal address on-line, you may receive periodic mailings from us with information on new class offerings, services or upcoming events.

    If you supply us with your telephone number on-line, you may receive telephone contact from us with information regarding new class offerings, services or upcoming events.

    If you contact us voluntarily via email, you may receive email messages from us with information regarding new class offerings, services or upcoming events.

    The Cecil College web site may contain links and information from other institutions and/or organizations. Cecil is not responsible for the privacy practices of these institutions and/or organizations, access is at your own risk. Cecil College will not sell, rent, or lease your e-mail address to others. Cecil does not set any cookies.

    If you have questions about this privacy statement, you may contact us by mail at the following address:

    Communications Office
    Cecil College
    One Seahawk Drive
    North East, MD 21901

    You may send e-mail to the Communications Office at communicationsoffice@cecil.edu. You may call us at (410) 287-1000.

    If you do not wish to receive emails, mailings or phone calls from Cecil College please request removal from our lists through the contact information listed above. If you wish to update your contact information, please inform us at the above.

    Cecil College Assistance Scholarship

    Scholarship Criteria Overview

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (if applicable)
    • Enrollment in no less than 6 credits for the current term
    • No residency requirements
    • Must be in a declared program of study
    • Must complete both the FAFSA and the Cecil Foundation application within 10 days of submitting the scholarship application
    • Funds may be used as a bookstore voucher if funds remain after all tuition and fees are paid; however, no refund checks will be issued from this award

    How to Apply

    Apply for Admissions

    If you haven’t already, make sure to apply to Cecil College. There is no application fee and you must go through this process before applying for the scholarship.

    Student ID Number and Credentials

    After going through the admissions process, you will receive a student ID number as well as credentials. You will need this information for logging into both MyCecil as well as AcademicWorks to apply for the scholarship. Any student who does not know their student ID number and/or username and password should contact the Registration Office for assistance. They can be reached via phone at (410) 287-1600 or email at registration@cecil.edu.

    Applying for the Scholarship

    Once you have your student ID number and credentials, login to MyCecil. Once logged in, select Finance from the main navigation menu. From the Finance landing page select Financial Aid Basics from the menu on the left. All the information you need to apply for the scholarship can be found in the section titled How to Apply (direct link; note that this page requires you to be logged in to view it).

    Cecil College Technology Assistance Scholarship

    Criteria for Eligibility

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (Current Cecil students).
    • Enrolled in no less than 6 credits for the Fall 2020 semester.
    • Residency: No residency requirements.
    • Academic Program(s): Classified program of study, degree or certificate.
    • Completion of FAFSA no later than 10 days after completion of application.

    Applying for the Scholarship

    Apply for Admissions

    If you haven’t already, make sure to apply to Cecil College. There is no application fee and you must go through this process before applying for the scholarship.

    Student ID Number and Credentials

    After going through the admissions process, you will receive a student ID number as well as credentials. You will need this information for logging into both MyCecil as well as AcademicWorks to apply for the scholarship. Any student who does not know their student ID number and/or username and password should contact the Registration Office for assistance. They can be reached via phone at (410) 287-1600 or email at registration@cecil.edu.

    Applying for the Scholarship

    Once you have your student ID number and credentials, login to MyCecil. Once logged in, select Finance from the main navigation menu. From the Finance landing page select Financial Aid Basics from the menu on the left. All the information you need to apply for the scholarship can be found in the section titled How to Apply (direct link; note that this page requires you to be logged in to view it).

    Diesel Technology Scholarship

    Our program begins next week, but there’s still time to register. Contact Amanda Pringle at apringle@cecil.edu. Ask us about our scholarship opportunities!

    Welding Scholarship

    The welding program begins next week, but there’s still time to register. Contact Amanda Pringle at apringle@cecil.edu. Ask us about our scholarship opportunities!

    Cecil College Tours

    Thank you for your interest in Cecil College! Due to Covid-19, onsite tours are currently suspended, but please enjoy our virtual tour and contact Admissions for more information via live chat on our home page or by calling (410) 287-1006. You can also visit cecil.edu/coronavirus for many helpful FAQs and resources. We hope to hear from you soon!