At Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), we believe you have the chance to redefine yourself at any age and at any point in your life. That’s why there’s something for everyone here!
When it comes to academics, our programs are innovative and award-winning. In fact, AACC has won numerous national, regional and state awards that put us on par with, or above, many four-year colleges. Our associate degrees and credit certificates prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution or to move into an immediate career.
Looking for a new or expanded career? If you’re seeking career training, working to boost basic skills or pursuing new areas of interest, AACC offers noncredit professional training to meet your needs.
Last, but certainly not least, AACC provides extensive lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. From fitness to local history to the coolest kid summer camps, we have courses that will expand your mind and fuel your soul.
Professor Wilfredo Valladares Lara worked with AACC students and community artists to create a mural for Tyler Heights Elementary School.
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Wingspan – Fall 2025 – AACC’s Riverhawk mascot, Swoop, has appeared everywhere from T-shirts to socks, cross-stitch to golf bags, even a Halloween costume. But how was Swoop hatched? And how did Riverhawks become the symbol of AACC?
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Wingspan – Fall 2025 – For a decade, AACC’s mascot, Swoop, has been soaring through campus events, high-fiving students and redefining what it means to have school spirit. But who is the bird behind the feathers?
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Wingspan – Fall 2025 – Private scholarships at Anne Arundel Community College provide life-changing opportunities for community members to pursue higher education and workforce training. Thanks to the generosity of donors through the AACC Foundation, scholarship resources have surged during the past decade.
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AACC students joined NASA’s RockOn! workshop to build a rocket experiment and prepare for future research opportunities.
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Minerva Stephensbailey is the kind of student who surprises you – not with flashy words or big entrances, but with quiet determination and heart.
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