Beginning in fall 2025, The University of Baltimore will host classes for Baltimore City College High School—one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious public high schools—while their facilities undergo large-scale renovations. This three-year arrangement will bring about 1,400 students, plus teachers and staff, to the UBalt campus. Our plans call for students to take classes in existing and converted space in the Academic and Business centers. Food services will be provided in the Academic Center, with dining occurring in both buildings.
This is an unprecedented development for both the University and the high school. Regardless, it is in keeping with something undeniable at both institutions: The University of Baltimore and Baltimore City College are true anchors for the city, important advocates for a rising quality of life for all and an engine for positive growth and change. In times of need, Baltimore knows it can depend on places like UBalt and BCCHS to work together to meet a looming challenge. In fact, we don't see this collaboration as a challenge at all—it's actually an opportunity, for City College students to experience life on a college campus, and for the University to make the highest and best use of its available facilities.
The UBalt community—staff, faculty, students, and alumni—are excited to welcome BCCHS to our midtown environs. We look forward to the minor modifications of the Academic and Business centers that will more readily accommodate the high school, and we pledge to be a good and worthy partner in this amazing endeavor.
With the impending arrival of students from Baltimore City College High School, many questions have been raised. In order to address these questions, an FAQ was developed for the campus community. If you are a UBalt student or employee, you may access this document. In addition, UBalt community members may submit written questions about the City College initiative. To access either of these tools, visit the corresponding pages in the MyUBalt portal and provide your login information.
As we get closer to the arrival date of City College at the University, we'll share more information about the initiative and how it will affect daily life at the institution.