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2018/2019 fcc catalog
3. “Letter of Recognition” refers to an award
for the completion of a series of specific credit
courses comprised of six to 11 credits.
4. “Industry-Based Certifications” refers to
an independent third-party credential that is
industry-accepted and results from a process
whereby an individual’s knowledge and/or
skill in a particular area is verified against a set
of predetermined standards. Many credit and
continuing education courses and programs
prepare students for industry certifications
that support or enable employment.
5. “Continuing Education”
Continuing Education (CE) includes non-credit
short-term courses, programs, or organized
learning experiences which enhance personal
or professional goals.
a. “Workforce Development
Programs” – Short term non-credit
instruction for entering an occupation,
gaining industry-based certification, or
engaging in professional development.
b. “Personal Enrichment Programs” –
Instructional programs that are designed
to support lifelong learning and personal
interest. Special programs are designed
for people in retirement and for youth.
c. “Youth Programs” – Kids on Campus
(KOC) & Teens on Campus (TOC):
These programs are open to any youth
between ages four through 15 years of
age. There are some prerequisites.
d. “Adult Basic Education Program” –
Programs include basic reading and math
skills, as well as High School completion
programs for adults. High School completion
students must have been officially
withdrawn from the secondary school
system. The High School Diploma credential
is awarded by the State of Maryland for
successful completion of the GED Test or
the National External Diploma Program.
e. “English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program” – This program is open to
students who are 16 years old or older, who
are non-native English speakers seeking
to improve their language skills. There
are three levels of ESL that include both
credit and continuing education options.
i. “Basic ESL” – Free classes for students
who need to learn basic English for life
and work.
ii. “Targeted ESL” – Fee-based classes for
students who have intermediate or higher
level English proficiency. Courses focus
on specific English skill development,
to include oral, reading, writing, and
grammar. Courses are designed to
transition students from basic English to
higher level English.
iii. “Academic ESL” – Tuition-based classes
for students with high intermediate
proficiency in English. Courses focus on
developing academic English proficiency
to prepare students for the rigor of
degree programs and/or professional
communication.
E.“Degree plan” refers to the plan that is
developed in consultation with an academic
advisor, required for all new students seeking
a degree. The degree plan does not include
developmental coursework that may be part of
the student’s academic pathway.
F. “College premises” means buildings or
grounds owned, leased, operated, controlled,
supervised, or temporarily used by the College.
G. “Workdays” means Monday through Friday
and does not include weekends, holidays,
scheduled breaks, or other days the College is
closed.
III. Enrollment Requirements and Steps for
Credit Students
A. Requirements
To comply with the Maryland College and Career
Readiness Act of 2013 and the College Academic
Assessment and Placement Policy and Procedures,
the College requires that:
• Upon entering the College, all new students,
unless otherwise exempted, are required to
complete the prerequisite placement test(s)
for any course(s) in which they intend to
register. However, the College recommends
that all mathematics, reading, writing and skills
placement tests be taken upon entering to
support the development of the degree plan.
• Upon entering the College, all new students
who are seeking a degree, must file a degree
plan that is developed in consultation with an
academic advisor.
• Upon reaching 24 credits, all new students
must have completed developmental courses
and the first college-level English and Math
courses required by their degree plan
B. Enrollment Steps for Credit Students
1. Application for Admission – A complete
application for admission is required for
enrollment in credit courses. A student can
apply by completing and submitting an
application for admission either online via
or in-person. Applications
for admission are accepted year round.
2. Residency – A student’s legal residence
is determined at the time he/she applies
to the College. The burden of proof of
residency is to be upon the student,
and he/she will be required to certify by
signature to the accuracy of the information
provided on the College application (see
Residency Policy and Procedures).
3. Official Documentation – A student may
need to submit a copy of his/her high school
and/or college transcript(s), ACT and/or SAT
scores, Advanced Placement scores, military
transcripts, CLEP scores, and/or transcripts
from American Council on Education (ACE)
recognized organizations to receive credit.
4. Placement Assessment – Unless otherwise
exempted, upon entering the College, all
new students are required to complete the
prerequisite placement test(s) for any course(s)
in which they intend to register. A student
who does not achieve the required assessment
scores for reading, writing, or mathematics
must successfully complete appropriate
developmental coursework prior to entering
the specific curriculum.
5. Academic Advising Session – A student is
required to consult with an academic advisor
to assess any developmental requirements,
develop a degree plan, select courses for
registration, and establish the pathway to his/
her academic goal(s).
6. myFCC E-mail Account Activation – A
student will need to activate his/her myFCC
E-mail account by going to the myFCC Student
Portal ).
7. Registration for Courses – A student will
need to complete the registration process by
registering for a course(s) in person or online
through PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (https://
.
8. Financial Aid – If seeking financial aid, a
student will need to complete the Federal
Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) (https://
fafsa.ed.gov/) for the school year they plan
to attend and list FCC in Step 6 of the FAFSA
(School Code 002071).
9. FCC Foundation Scholarships – If seeking
FCC Foundation scholarships, students will
need to apply through the College online
scholarship application system. (https://
10. Payment Process – A student is required to
make payment arrangements and/or pay his/
her bill within the established timeframe, in
order to avoid being dropped from a course
or courses for non-payment. A student who
is receiving financial aid will have his/her
aid credited to his/her account, but will be
responsible for paying any remaining charges.
11. Attendance in Class – A student must
attend class to ensure full academic
instruction is received. Students not
attending class may lose federal financial aid.