FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
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Admission to the College
Admissions Policy and
Procedures
I. Philosophy and Purpose
Frederick Community College (“FCC”or the“College”)
is an open admissions College committed to
lifelong learning. The College admits individuals
into credit programs of study who have earned a
high school diploma, or who otherwise meet the
criteria for one of the Special Admissions Programs
listed in this Policy and Procedures. A high school
diploma is not required to participate in Continuing
Education courses or programs. The College prohibits
discrimination against any person on the basis
of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed,
ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic
information, marital status, mental or physical
disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex,
sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities,
admissions, educational programs and employment.
Admission to the College does not guarantee
admission to all programs of study and courses.
Admission to a specific program of study shall be in
accordance with the requirements and procedures
established for the specific program of study as
adopted by the College. Admission to a specific
program of study will be granted based on verifiably
accurate application materials, which may include the
application for admission, academic transcripts, test
data, and other appropriate educational information
or credentials, and/or where required, evidence of
physical exams, background checks or test results.
Admission to the College may be denied or revoked
for those persons whom the College considers to
be a potential danger to the safety, security, and
educational environment of the College. Such
decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis
with individuals being afforded due process, which
includes notification and explanation of the decision
and an opportunity to respond.
II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy
and Procedures
The College reserves the right to define the
classification of each student at the College. The
College categorizes students for the purpose of local,
state, and/or federal reporting requirements and
regulations.
A. Application Categories for Credit
Students
Individuals applying to FCC for a credit course or
courses must select one of the following:
1. The category “New” refers to a student who
is attending FCC for the first time, and who never
applied or registered for a credit course at FCC,
except as a Dual Enrollment student.
2. The category“Transfer” refers to a student
who has attended another institution of
higher learning after high school graduation or
equivalency, and who seeks to receive credit
for prior coursework completed at previous
institutions.
3. The category “Re-Admit” refers to a
student who has attended credit courses at FCC
previously, but not within the last two years
(four fall and spring semesters – exclusive of the
summer sessions), who seeks to reenroll.
4. The category “Courses of Interest (Non-
FCC Degree Seeking)” refers to a student
who seeks to take courses listed as credit in
the FCC catalog for personal knowledge or
professional development as opposed to the
fulfillment of FCC degree requirements. A
student can take Courses of Interest at FCC
for personal enrichment or with the intention
to transfer the credits to another college. The
student should have written authorization from
the home institution to ensure transferability
of credits. Courses of Interest students are not
eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
5. “Dual Enrollment” refers to a current high
school student who seeks to earn College credit.
Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for
Federal Financial Aid.
a. “Open Campus” refers to a high school
student who takes a College course(s) on
College Premises (buildings or grounds
owned, leased, operated, controlled,
supervised, or temporarily used by the
College) or through the College Distributed
Learning Program. The course(s) may be
during or outside the regular school day.
b. “High School Based” refers to a high
school student who takes an FCC course
that is taught at their local high school.
6. “Gifted & Talented” refers to a student
under the age of 16 years, who has been
identified as having exceptional academic or
fine arts talent in selected college courses. The
student must be at least 12 years of age and
have completed the seventh grade or equivalent
education. Gifted & Talented students are not
eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
B. Admission Status
1. “Prospective Student” refers to an
individual who has become a part of the College
recruitment database who has been assigned an
FCC student identification number.
2. “Applicant”refers to an individual who has
an assigned FCC student identification number
and who has submitted a College application for
credit enrollment.
3. “Registrant” refers to an individual who has
an assigned FCC student identification number,
who has submitted a College application
for credit enrollment or a student profile for
continuing education, and who has registered for
a course or courses.
4. “Student” refers to an individual who is
registered at the College, either full or part-
time, in a credit or continuing education
course or courses who has either paid or made
arrangement for payment of tuition and fees.
5. “Enrolled Student” refers to an individual
who is registered at the College, either full
or part-time, in a credit or non-credit course
or courses, who has either paid or made
arrangements for payment of tuition and fees,
and whose participation in a course has been
verified.
C. Credit Level
1. “Full-time Student”refers to a student who
enrolls in coursework of twelve (12) credit hours
or more during the fall or spring semesters, or
who is enrolled for a total of twelve (12) credit
hours cumulatively for the summer sessions.
2. “Part-time Student” refers to a student who
enrolls in coursework of less than twelve (12)
credit hours during the fall or spring semesters,
or who is enrolled for a total of less than twelve
(12) credits cumulatively for the summer
sessions.
3. “Freshman Student” refers to a student
who has completed 27 or fewer credit hours
toward an associate degree.
4. “Sophomore Student” refers to a student
who has completed 28 or more credit hours
toward an associate degree.
D. Program Type
1. “Degree Programs” refer to Career and
Transfer programs that lead to an associate
degree. Degree Programs are generally 60 credits,
unless otherwise specified.
2. “Certificate Programs” refer to a sequence
of specific credit courses resulting in a formal
award of completion of up to 36 credits.
3. “Letter of Recognition” refers to a series
of specific credit courses resulting in the College
awarding six to 11 credits.
4. “Continuing Education”
Continuing Education (CE) is for individuals who
intend to take non-credit short-term courses,
programs, or organized learning experiences to
enhance personal or professional goals.