Citizenship Preparation Classes
Thank you for your interest in our Citizenship Preparation classes. We are currently not taking applications.
Registration for the Spring 2023 session will start in March 2023.
To receive information about classes for next semester, please sign up for updates.
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Citizenship preparation classes offered by the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
Our classes are offered for 10 weeks in the fall, winter, spring, and 8 weeks in the summer. In our classes, you will:
- learn about the citizenship application form
- practice interview questions and learn about U.S. history and civics to practice interview questions
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Other citizenship classes available in Montgomery County
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Visit our Citizenship page to find other learning resources
Visit our Citizenship Page for more citizenship resources.
To receive information about upcoming programs and classes, sign up for updates.
- Students may only register for ONE class.
- Must have been a permanent resident for at least four years (two years if married to a U.S. citizen).
- Must be a Montgomery County, MD resident, 18 years or older.
- All classes are taught in English. At least basic English required.
View Schedule
New Student Registration Starts March 14 . Registration will remain open until all spaces are filled. One (Saturday) class will be in person at our Gaithersburg site. All other classes will be online (Zoom).
If we do not have space for you in our classes, please see list of classes offered by other providers, and also the educational resources provided on our Citizenship page.
Class Start Date: Week of March 28, 2023
| Class Dates | Class Day/Time | Instructor |
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| March 28 - May 30 (online) | Tuesdays, 7:30 am – 9:30 am | Van Nguyen |
| March 28 - May 30 (online) | Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 9:00 pm | Carolyn Quinn |
| March 29 - May 31 (online) | Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Carolyn Quinn |
| March 29 - May 31 (online) | Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Cindy Newland |
| March 30 - June 1 (online) | Thursdays, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Van Nguyen |
| March 30 - June 1 (online) | Thursdays, 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm | Daniel McCall |
| April 1- June 3 (online) | Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Cindy Newland |
| April 1 - June 3 (in person) | Saturdays, 10:15 am - 1:15 pm | Daniel McCall |
Register for a class
New student registration starts on March 14. If you don't find what you're looking for you can check other programs from our partners.
Register HereHow to use Zoom
Watch Video Tutorial | Written Instructions
Class Brochure
View Citizenship Preparation Brochure
Citizenship Preparation Resources
View educational resources provided on our Citizenship page