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Contents Academic Sessions & Important Dates. . . . . . . . 1 Tuition & Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to Apply & Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dining Services .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Program Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 General Education Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Course Options | Learning Formats . . . . . . . . . 18 Fall 2023 Credit Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Campus Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Fall 2023 Credit Schedule is produced by the Marketing and Scheduling of fices. The information contained in this schedule is abbreviated for registration purposes. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and Frederick Community College. The schedule is subject to change. FCC reserves the right to cancel courses due to insuf ficient enrollment. Full refunds will be issued for canceled courses. Because FCC is a public institution, photographs of students, employees, and visitors in common areas on campus or at ceremonies and events may appear in print or electronic marketing materials without their permission. Frederick Community 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 af filiation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College makes every ef fort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. If you have accommodation needs or questions, please call 301.846.2408. To request a sign language interpreter or if you have questions related to interpreting services, please email [email protected] or call 301.846.2408. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for College-sponsored events without a request for services. To guarantee accommodations, requests must be made at least five workdays in advance of a scheduled event. If your request pertains to accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least 21 calendar days in advance. Requests made less than 21 calendar days in advance may not be able to be guaranteed. Updated 3/21/23 Jefferson Hall (J Building) 1ST FLOOR Enrollment Center - Welcome Center, Admissions, and Registration (Credit, CEWD, and ILR) 2ND FLOOR Career & Academic Planning Services (CAPS) 3RD FLOOR Financial Services Center - Financial Aid and Student Finance Hours of Operation NON-PEAK MONTHS February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December Monday .. . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 6:00 pm Tues -Fri . . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm PEAK MONTHS January, July, August Monday .. . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 6:00 pm Tues & Wed . . . . . 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm Thursday. . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 6:00 pm Friday. . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm Annapolis Hall (A Building) 1ST FLOOR Disability Access Services (DAS), A-105 Monday–Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm Open Monday evenings until 7:00 p.m. by appointment only. Veteran & Military Services, A-109 Monday–Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm Evening appointments available upon request. Student Success Programs, A-103 Monday–Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm Student Center (H Building, 1st Floor) Bookstore Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a m - 6:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a m - 5:00 pm Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a m - 4:30 pm Order your books online at bookstore.frederick.edu 24/7. Student Leadership & Engagement Monday–Friday 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm MOSAIC Center Monday–Friday 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm Counseling & Wellness Services Monday–Friday 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm College Security Monday–Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a m - 10:00 pm Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a m - 5:00 pm For safety and protection, College Security is available 24/7. FCC Main Campus: 301.606.7716 • The Monroe Center: 301.606.7721 Testing Center (Linganore Hall, L-204, 2nd Floor) Appointments are strongly encouraged. Visit frederick.edu/testing for more details. Monday–Friday 8:30 a m - 4:30 pm Tuesday–Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by appointment only 4:30 - 7:00 pm Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a m - 12:00 pm Board of Trustees Carolyn Kimberlin, Chair • Tom Lynch, Vice Chair Ellis Barber • Gary Fearnow • Theodore M Luck • Dr April Miller Dr John Molesworth • Dr Annesa Cheek, FCC President/ Secretary-Treasurer • Janice Spiegel, Director of Education and Special Initiatives/Office of the County Executive
Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 1 * Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office before dropping, withdrawing, or changing to audit. Students must visit Credit Registration (1st Floor, Jefferson Hall) to change their grading status to audit by the last day to withdraw for the session. Payment will be due day prior to session start date for students registered after August 17, 2023. FALL 2023 Registration opens Monday, April 24, 2023 Priority Registration for Veterans & Military opens Friday, April 21, 2023 Fall Academic Sessions and Fall Credit Schedule subject to change. Visit frederick.edu/schedules for the most up-to-date information. Important Dates Priority Registration for Veterans & Military Friday, April 21 Summer/Fall Registration Opens Monday, April 24 Fall Payment Due Dates Thursday, August 3 by 6:00 pm Thursday, August 17 by 6:00 pm No Credit or Continuing Education (CE) Classes Saturday, September 2 Labor Day - College Holiday Monday, September 4 Election Day - No Credit Classes Tuesday, November 7 No Credit or CE Classes, offices open until 4:30 pm - College Holiday begins Wednesday, November 22 College Holiday November 23 - 26 Winter Break - College Holiday December 18 - January 1 ACADEMIC SESSIONS 15-week (1) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 19 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Last day to withdraw October 30 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 9 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 1st 7.5-week (7H1) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 19 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 23 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Last day to withdraw September 22 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 16 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 19 1st 10-week (10A) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 19 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Last day to withdraw October 6 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 30 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2 2nd 5-week (5W2) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 26 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 27 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 2 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9 Last day to withdraw October 18 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 30 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2 2nd 7.5-week (7H2) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 17 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 19 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 23 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 30 Last day to withdraw November 16 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 9 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 3rd 5-week (5W3) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 31 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 6 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 13 Last day to withdraw November 29 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 9 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 1st 5-week (5W1) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 19 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 22 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Last day to withdraw September 13 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 28 13-week (13W) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 5 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 11 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 11 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 18 Last day to withdraw November 4 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 9 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 2nd 10-week (10B) First day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 26 Last day to add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 29 Last day 100% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 2 Last day 50% refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9 Last day to withdraw November 11 Last day of classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 9 Grades due (10 a m ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 Note: PeopleSoft session codes listed next to sessions in parentheses Important Deadlines Last day to apply for: August 2023 graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 1, 2023 December 2023 graduation. . . . . . . . . December 1, 2023 First day to enroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24, 2023 Summer 2023 “I” grades to “F” . . . . September 13, 2023
Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick.edu • 301.846.2400 2 TUITION & FEES Our College is dedicated to providing quality education, superior resources, and affordable tuition. FCC tuition and fees for a full-time (12 credit) in-county student amount to approximately $3,700 per year. By comparison, the College Board reports the national average for tuition and fees exceeds $9,000 at public four-year colleges and averages $31,000 at private schools. With high academic standards and affordable tuition rates, FCC is a wise choice for higher education. Fall 2023 Tuition & Fees Chart * Credits In-County Out-of-County Out-of-State 1 $158.34 $311.34 $411.34 2 $316.68 $622.68 $822.68 3 $475.02 $934.02 $1,234.02 4 $633.36 $1,245.36 $1,645.36 5 $791.70 $1,556.70 $2,056.70 6 $950.04 $1,868.04 $2,468.04 7 $1,108.38 $2,179.38 $2,879.38 8 $1,266.72 $2,490.72 $3,290.72 9 $1,425.06 $2,802.06 $3,702.06 10 $1,583.40 $3,113.40 $4,113.40 11 $1,738.40 $3,421.40 $4,521.40 12 $1,893.40 $3,729.40 $4,929.40 13 $2,048.40 $4,037.40 $5,337.40 14 $2,203.40 $4,345.40 $5,745.40 15 $2,358.40 $4,653.40 $6,153.40 16 $2,513.40 $4,961.40 $6,561.40 * Tuition and fees rates are subject to change. Tuition and fees* In-County per credit hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129 Out-of-County per credit hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $282 Out-of-State per credit hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $382 For FCPS high school students, see page 6. Please note: As an open-admission institution, FCC grants admission to all students regardless of citizenship status. Many students are eligible for In-County or Out-of-County tuition rates regardless of their citizenship status. Please refer to the Residency Policy and Procedures (page 8) for more information on how to qualify for a reduced tuition rate. Consolidated Service Fee ($26) Every student taking a credit course will be required to pay a consolidated service fee per credit hour. The consolidated service fee supports costs associated with registration, transcripts, commencement, various instructional and support services, technology costs, capital expenditures including capital improvements, parking, maintenance and repair of College equipment/systems, and safety and security needs. Student Activity Fee ($3.34) The Student Activity Fee is a fee charged to all credit students each academic term. The revenue generated goes into a special account administered by the Student Government Association to fund social, recreational, and cultural events, campus clubs and student organizations, authorized student travel and service trips, and annual signature student events such as New Student Convocation, Success Week, Welcome Week, and Wellness Events. The fee is charged on a credit hour basis for up to a maximum of 10 credit hours. Additional Fees** Some courses may have additional fees. For fee amounts and full details, review the notes in the online, real-time schedule at frederick.edu/class-schedules/html-schedule.aspx. Credit by Portfolio (per credit hour). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50% of tuition Credit by Departmental Exam (per credit hour) . . . . . . . . .50% of tuition American Sign Language Immersion Experience (ASLS 250) . . . . . . $120 Applied Music Fee (per class). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $490 Building Trades HVAC and Electrical (per class). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$71.40 Welding (per class). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Culinary Arts (per class) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121 Please refer to the specific HCTI course. Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set. Transcripts Fee E-transcripts delivered electronically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 Printed transcripts delivered by USPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50 FE MA Fee (per credit hour, subject to change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90 EMGT Track I Registration Fee (per course, not eligible for 50% refund). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Nursing Program Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $293.36 Physical Education Fees Please refer to the specific PHED course for fees that may be payable to the site where the class meets. Surgical Technology Fees SURG 120: Lab supplies for entire program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 SURG 125: Preclinical screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 SURG 200: Certification fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Please refer to the specific SURG course for fees that may be required. ** In special cases, the College may charge additional fees. Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment or materials. Students are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other materials for each class. The average cost is about $150 per course. Fall payment due date: • Thursday, August 3 by 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, August 17 by 6:00 p.m. How to avoid the Drop Zone 1. Students must have paid in full, or 2. have enough anticipated financial aid posted to their PeopleSoft account, or 3. be enrolled in a payment plan. (To set up a payment plan log into your Peoplesoft account and select Student Center) Note: If the college is closed due to inclement weather on the payment due date, the payment deadline will be extended and will occur the day the College reopens. !
Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 3 Automatic Payment Plan FCC provides a payment plan for the semester which allows you to divide your total costs into automatic monthly payments. • Sign up early at http://myFCC frederick edu – log into PeopleSoft, click the link under finance from the student center page • Payments are automatically withdrawn from your checking/savings account or major credit card on the 5th day of each month that payment is due • Enrollment fee is $25; No interest charges • If you sign up for a payment plan, you are entering into a contract for all tuition and fees • You may be eligible to add required course materials to your payment plan For additional information, email [email protected]. Fall 2023 Target Dates To Enroll in a Payment Plan Payment Plan available on April 21, 2023 Last day to enroll online Required down payment Number of payments Months of payments (payment date 15th) May 17 20% 6 June - November June 17 25% 5 July - November July 17 30% 4 August-November August 17 30% 3 September - November September 15 30% 3 October - December October 15 40% 2 November - December November 15 50% 1 December Fall 2023 – Pending Aid September 15 0% 3 October - December For additional information, contact Student Finance at 301 846 2456 or email questions to [email protected]. If you are a financial aid student, see payment plan information on page 12 HOW TO APPLY & REGISTER Please monitor your myFCC email for updates from the College. New Students NOTE: For more information about programs and careers offered, admissions, or enrollment steps, please go to frederick.edu/admissions Please follow the steps below and call 301 846 2400 if you have questions 1) Apply to the College • Go to frederick.edu to apply online • Select Admissions • Click Apply • New, first-time applicants, will receive a welcome letter in the mail and your New Student ID number will be emailed to you using the addresses included on your application You will need your ID number to access your student accounts and register for classes If you come to campus to register, bring this letter with you or take a picture of the letter 2) Prepare for registration Students who have graduated from a Maryland Public High School within the last five (5) years should submit their HS transcript to be evaluated for possible exemption from placement testing or factored into their course placement If you have attended other colleges and/or have completed prior learning elsewhere, please send your official transcripts from each institution and/or prior learning source to Registration & Records To comply with the Maryland College and Career Readiness Act of 2013, the College requires that all degree-seeking students complete a college credit-bearing math and college credit-bearing English course prior to the completion of 24 college credits 3) Log into FCC online accounts Please reset your password through IT helpdesk & Password Reset button on the Student Portal page, or use the following: https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/?whr=frederick.edu. Note: Make sure you are using the following format: W+studentID@myfcc. frederick.edu – Example: [email protected] to log in to Outlook email and download the mobile Navigate App from your device’s app store. 4) New Students - Required Orientation, Advising, and Registration (ROAR) All new students planning to attend FCC for their first college experience will participate in the ROAR program Students must have applied to the College and completed their placement assessment (or submitted testing exemptions) before they can schedule a ROAR appointment Three steps to ROAR: Complete a comprehensive Online Orientation at https://www. go2orientation.com/learn/survey that includes important information about getting started with the college registration process, academic programs, academic support services, student services, campus life, college policies, and next steps 4 Meet with an academic advisor to select classes To make an appointment, use the mobile Navigate app, or go to frederick edu/ capsadvisingappointments or call 301 846 2471 5 Register for classes on PeopleSoft through the Student portal page Note: The UserID for PeopleSoft is W+studentID – Example: W1234567, and the password is the same as the password used for your Outlook email login. For more information about ROAR, please visit frederick.edu/orientation 5) Current/Returning Students - Register for Classes An academic advisor can help you select your courses and discuss your academic and career goals After meeting with your advisor and selecting your courses, you can register for classes • Current students can register online and in person if assistance is needed Specific instructions can be found on page 4 6) Pay for classes Payments can be made online through PeopleSoft or by visiting Student Finance (3rd Floor, J-Building) Students may not attend a class if they have not registered for that class and made payment arrangements. See payment due date on page 2. FCC partners with BankMobile to issue refunds electronically. Look for this BankMobile envelope to select your refund preference. Frederick Community College has partnered with BankMobile to provide you with an electronic way to receive your FCC refunds faster. This is the way you will receive academic refunds. BankMobile will mail students a pin number to activate and choose a refund preference. Pin information will be mailed on the first day of classes to the address on file with Frederick Community College.
Readmit Students If you’ve attended FCC before, but not since the Spring 2021 semester, complete the admissions application and select “Readmit” under Classification You will follow the requirements of the current catalog year Current and Transfer Students 1) If transferring from another College or University, be sure to request all official transcripts be sent to Registration and Records. This includes non-traditional course platforms like ACE, AP, Cambridge, CLEP, DSST(DANTES), International Baccalaureate (IB), Military, and NCCRS Email transferevaluation@frederick edu with any questions 2) Meet with an advisor to talk about your course selection and to discuss your academic and career goals. • Students are assigned an advisor based on their academic major Students should be sure to schedule their advising appointment with their assigned advisor Use the Navigate mobile app or the Career & Academic Planning Services (CAPS) webpage to find your assigned advisor and to schedule an advising appointment • Students on academic alert or academic probation must meet with an advisor from Career & Academic Planning Services prior to registering for classes • Students returning to FCC from academic suspension must schedule an appointment with their assigned advisor prior to registering for classes Students returning from academic dismissal must meet with Associate Vice President or designee Call 240 629 7805 to schedule an appointment Prior to meeting with your advisor, access your Degree Plan. See Student Services Available Online (page 5) Courses still needed are indicated as “Requirement Not Satisfied” Developmental English and mathematics requirements will not appear, but, if needed, you should include them in your schedule and plan to take them first 2) Register for Classes On the web or in person • Web registration Go to http://myFCC frederick edu Click on PeopleSoft/Student Information System in the blue navigation bar, then follow the online instructions Or, if you need assistance, you can register in person • Register in person Bring your registration form to Credit Registration (1st Floor, J-Building) • If you’re on academic alert or probation, you must see an academic advisor before you register If you plan to take more than 18 credits during the semester, you will need your advisor’s signature 3) Review your schedule ** When signing up for a mixture of structured remote, hybrid remote, and face to face classes, please be sure to leave sufficient time between classes to move between campus and an appropriate workspace for your structured remote session. • Check classroom locations (Some courses are held off site) • Check course start and end dates (Some courses do not begin at the start of the semester) 4 Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 • Check to see if you have registered for a linked class If so, make sure you are registered for both components • Print your schedule to be sure you have completed the process correctly • If you have registered for an online class, see page 23 for more information about online classes at FCC Students may not attend a class if they have not registered for that class and made payment arrangements. Dual Enrollment of High School Aged Students High school students are subject to the same assessment and placement policies and procedures as other students Students must adhere to FCPS guidelines and complete appropriate paperwork High school students earn transcripted college credit upon successful course completion In some cases, students may earn both high school and college credit for a college course that meets the curriculum requirements of the approved high school course Discounts and waivers apply to fall and spring semesters only, summer sessions are excluded See below for the associated waivers and discounts for each category FCPS Early College - Opportunity to complete high school diploma and earn an Associate degree simultaneously FCPS high school students may apply for acceptance into the Early College program Early College students have the opportunity to complete their high school diploma and earn an Associate degree simultaneously Additional information and program requirements are located at frederick.edu/de. Effective Fall 2023 Tuition and fees are the responsibility of FCPS under the Maryland Blueprint legislation Books and materials may be paid for by FCPS Subject to change without notice. FCPS High School Based - FCC courses are held at FCPS high schools in partnership with FCPS Provides students the opportunity to enroll in college courses that are taught at their high school Tuition and fees are the responsibility of FCPS under the Maryland Blueprint legislation. Students must contact their high school guidance office for information and to enroll Subject to change without notice. FCPS Open Campus - Open enrollment courses held at FCC Campus Students sixteen years of age or older may enroll in college courses while concurrently enrolled in high school Tuition and fees are the responsibility of FCPS under the Maryland Blueprint legislation. Books and materials may be paid for by FCPS. Students must contact their high school guidance office for information and to enroll Subject to change without notice. Homeschool/Private School - Open enrollment courses held at FCC Campus Homeschool and private school students are subject to the same assessment and placement policies and procedures as other students FCC offers a reduced tuition rate for homeschool and private school students in Frederick County Students pay 75% of tuition plus fees Proof will be required For questions, call 301 846 2456 Subject to change without notice.
5 Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 Visiting Students Take a class at FCC to transfer back to your four-year college/university It’s less expensive and will move you closer to your degree at your home institution Follow the simple steps below: 1. First-time students and former students who have not attended FCC in two years: apply at frederick edu Your welcome letter containing your student ID number will be mailed to the address included on your application You must have this ID number to register online 2 Obtain a permission to enroll form* from the Registrar’s Office at your home college, or a copy of your transcript that shows proof of having met FCC prerequisites 3 You can then register in one of four ways: a Send an email to registration@frederick edu Include your FCC ID number and PDF copies of your permission to enroll form* or transcript Permission will be entered into the Student Information System to allow web registration b Register online using our PeopleSoft system if the required prerequisite has been evaluated by FCC and stored in the system c Register in person with your permission to enroll form* or your unofficial transcript showing you have met the prerequisite For more information, visit frederick.edu/enroll-now/visiting-students Students may not attend a class if they have not registered for that class and made payment arrangements. * Colleges and universities may use different terminology for this document. Inquire with your school about necessary transfer forms. Student Services Available Online Use your online PeopleSoft registration and student account to: • Register and adjust classes (drop/add) • View degree requirements; plan your courses • View and print your class schedules and grades • View your financial aid information • Sign up for the payment plan • Print unofficial transcripts • View transfer credit • Make a payment • View your grades • Apply for graduation To log in to PeopleSoft go to http://myFCC.frederick.edu • Click on PeopleSoft in the blue navigation bar • User ID is a capital W and your 7 digit student ID number • Enter your password, or select ‘reset password’ if you’ve never logged in before, or if you have forgotten your password • This log-in is case sensitive To find courses needed in your Degree Plan: From Student Center, under Academics, click on My Academics • Click View My Degree Plan • Click Expand All button to open all sections • Read Graduation Requirements at the top of your Degree Plan • Scroll down to review courses required in your major, listed by section (English, Math, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Communications, etc ) • Review courses taken and courses needed to satisfy each requirement • Click on course names for course descriptions and prerequisite info • Meet with an advisor to select courses based on career and transfer goals To enroll in a class using the class number from the credit schedule (ex., 1009): • Self Service > Student Center • Under Academics heading, click on Enroll • Select semester if option appears; click Continue • Enter Class Number (4-digit for Fall/Spring, 3-digit for Summer; click Enter • Review course info; if correct click Next • You can add more classes or click Proceed to Step 2 of 3 • Review schedule, then click Finish Enrolling to complete the registration process • Print a copy for your record Making Changes Schedule changes/withdrawals: You can drop/add online through your PeopleSoft student account You can also make changes in person at Registration (1st Floor, J-Building) To drop a credit course/adjust your schedule: • From Student Center, under Academics, click on Enroll • Click drop from the menu under the Enroll tab • Select semester (term) if option appears; click Continue • Click the box in front of the class you wish to drop • Click drop selected classes • Confirm course to be dropped is correct • Click Finish Dropping • Click on My Class Schedule (top of page) to verify schedule changes • Add a class, if needed, using directions above Please note: Withdrawing from a class after the published drop/add dates does not remove account charges. To review whether to drop a class go to https://www.frederick.edu/admissions/registration-records/withdrawaladvising.aspx. See the Academic Sessions, page 1, for important dates. Name changes The Name Change form is an electronic form available online or at the Welcome Desk in Jefferson Hall Address changes The Address Change form is an electronic form available online or at the Welcome Desk in Jefferson Hall Academic plan changes The Change of Major form is an electronic form available online An advisor must approve and sign off on this form Canceled courses FCC reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment You will be notified via your MyFCC email account by the academic department if your class is canceled You will receive a full refund
Academic Assessment and Placement Policy and Procedures I. Philosophy and Scope Frederick Community College (“FCC” or the “College”) is committed to supporting student success by ensuring appropriate course placement using a series of computer-based assessment tests that measure individuals’ reading, writing, and math skills Minimum placement scores, known as cut scores, are established through statewide agreements These scores are used to determine college-readiness and placement into specific courses, including developmental, English language acquisition, and college-level courses Credit courses have prerequisites that include expectations of college-readiness as reflected in the placement scores and/or other pre-established expectations This policy and procedures outlines placement test requirements, guidelines for placement, and exemptions and exceptions to required placement testing II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy and Procedures A “Certificate-Seeking” refers to a category of individuals who have declared an intent to follow a sequence of specific credit courses resulting in a formal award of completion of up to 36 credits B. “Courses of Interest” refers to a category of individuals who seek to take courses listed as credit in the FCC Academic Catalog for personal knowledge or professional development as opposed to the fulfillment of FCC program requirements C “Degree-Seeking” refers to a category of individuals who have declared an intent to follow a prescribed curriculum in a career or transfer program that leads to an associate degree, which is generally sixty (60) credits, unless otherwise specified D. “Developmental Courses” refers to courses that prepare students for college-level coursework in reading, writing, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and math Developmental education may include multiple course sequences with students progressing as skills are developed Students are assigned to developmental courses based on their placement test scores E “Enrollment” refers to the status achieved when an individual has registered for classes and has either paid or made arrangements for payment of tuition and/or fees F. “Full-time Enrollment” refers to a student enrolled in twelve (12) or more credits during the fall or spring semesters, or in a total of twelve (12) credit hours cumulatively for the summer session, not inclusive of audited courses G “Continuously Enrolled” refers to the requirement that a student be enrolled continuously with breaks no longer than four (4) consecutive full academic semesters (fall or spring semesters) H “Readmitted Students” refers to individuals who have not attended FCC within the past two years and have reapplied for admission to the College I “Transfer student” refers to an individual who has attended another institution of higher learning after high school graduation or equivalency, and who may seek to receive credit for prior college coursework J. “Prerequisites” refers to expectations that must be met before enrollment in a course is allowed III. Responsible Senior Leader and Responsible Office Provost/Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Continuing Education, and Workforce Development 6 Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 IV. Entities Affected by this Policy and Procedures • FCC currently enrolled and prospective students • FCC faculty, staff and administrators V. Placement Testing Requirements A After applying to the College, placement tests are required for: 1 Individuals who are first-time college students seeking a degree or certificate, whether they enroll full-time or part-time 2 Individuals planning to take their first English or mathematics course 3 Currently enrolled students seeking a degree/certificate, whether enrolled full-time or part-time, who have not been tested in the past or whose placement scores and/or exemptions have expired 4 Transfer or readmitted individuals who have not completed a college-level math and/or English course 5 Individuals who are designated as Courses of Interest students and wish to enroll in courses with prerequisites of reading, writing, ESOL, or mathematics 6 Individuals who change their designation from Courses of Interest to certificate- or degree-seeking 7 Individuals who are registering for non-credit courses with prerequisites of reading, writing, ESOL, or mathematics that are provided through contract training or offered in the Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) course schedule B Upon completion of all required placement tests, individuals are required to consult with an advisor to develop a degree, certificate, or appropriate plan for completion, including course selection Individuals will choose courses based on their placement scores and their individual career and college goals C Placement tests are not required for individuals as noted under Section VII “Exceptions and Exemptions to Required Placement Testing” VI. Placement Guidelines A Unless otherwise indicated, placement scores are determined using Accuplacer academic assessments B Placement scores will be valid for two years after the date of taking the placement tests C Minimum cut scores have been determined for collegereadiness in reading, writing, and mathematics D Students, whose first language is not English, will take Accuplacer ESL tests to determine reading and writing placement scores when less than four (4) years of English as a Second Language high school coursework were completed E Individuals with documented disabilities as verified by the Disability Access Services will receive reasonable accommodations while completing the required placement tests F Individuals are permitted to retest once per Accuplacer Next Generation assessment, no sooner than twentyfour (24) hours after the initial assessment G Students who are continuously enrolled will not be permitted to retest once they have started attending developmental or English language acquisition course(s) H Readmitted students must either retest or complete the developmental or English language acquisition course(s) as stipulated in the current FCC Academic Catalog
7 Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 I Individuals who demonstrate college-readiness as stipulated in Section VII “Exceptions and Exemptions to Required Placement Testing” will be eligible to enroll in the appropriate credit-level courses according to their specific college-readiness scores VII. Exceptions and Exemptions to Required Placement Testing A Individuals transferring from an accredited U S institution of higher education who present unofficial and/or official transcripts indicating successful completion (cumulative 2 00 GPA or higher) of the equivalent of at least twelve (12) college credits will be exempted from the reading placement test, if six (6) credits are general education courses B Individuals will be exempted from the reading and writing placement tests if they provide evidence of successfully completing one or more of the following: 1 The equivalent of FCC course ENGL101 or the first college-level English composition course at an accredited U S institution or credit through College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) 2 The Advanced Placement (AP) test with a score of 3 or higher in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition For the purpose of placement test exemption, AP test scores are valid for five years from the test date 3 The International Baccalaureate (IB) full diploma or exams with a grade of 4 or above in one or more of the following exams: Language A Literature SL or HL, and/or Language A: Language & Literature SL or HL IB test scores are valid for five years from the test date 4 English 10 or 11 PARCC/MCAP score of Level 4 or 5 For the purpose of placement test exemption, this score is valid for one year after an individual’s date of high school graduation 5 The GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test with a score of 165 or higher GED scores are valid for one year from the test date C Individuals will be exempted from the math placement tests if they provide evidence of successfully completing one or more of the following: 1 A general education math course, at the college level, at an accredited U S institution or credit through DSST or CLEP 2 The Advanced Placement (AP) test with a score of 3 or higher in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Statistics For the purpose of placement test exemption, AP test scores are valid for five years from the test date 3 The International Baccalaureate (IB) exams with a grade of 4 or above on one or more of the following exams: Mathematical Studies, Mathematics SL or HL and/or Further Math For the purpose of placement test exemption, IB test scores are valid for five years from the test date 4 Algebra II or Geometry PARCC/MCAP score of Level 4 or 5 This score is valid for one year after an individual’s date of high school graduation 5 The GED Mathematical Reasoning test with a score of 165 or higher GED scores are valid for one year from the test date D Individuals from Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) who successfully completed the following math courses are exempt from taking the math placement tests This exemption is valid for one year after the individual’s date of high school graduation 1 Algebra II with an A or B, or Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry with an A or B or C, completed within the past two years, are eligible to enroll in courses up to and including FCC course MATH145 2 Intermediate Transitional Algebra with an A or B and earning the designated score on an FCC-approved college-readiness exam are eligible to enroll in non-STEM, FCC course MATH101 or MATH120 3 Pre-Calculus or higher-level math course with an A, B, or C are eligible to enroll in the equivalent college-level credit-bearing course 4 Designated transition math modules and earning the designated score on an FCC-approved college-readiness exam are eligible to enroll in non-STEM FCC course MATH101 or MATH120 E Individuals from FCPS who successfully completed English 12 with a reading comprehension Lexile Score of 1050 or higher and earn a final letter grade of A or B will be exempted from the reading and writing placement tests They will be deemed college-ready in reading and writing and will be eligible to enroll in FCC course ENGL101 This exemption is valid for one year after the individual’s date of high school graduation F Individuals from FCPS, whose first language is not English, will be exempted from the Accuplacer ESL placement tests and may concurrently enroll in FCC course ESOL100 while in high school, if they provide evidence of successfully completing EL English 10 with final letter grade of A or B This exemption is valid only for rising juniors G Individuals who have provided a copy of their SAT/ACT scores that meet the exemption criteria set by statewide agreements will be exempted from individual placement tests SAT and ACT scores are valid for five years from the test date 1 Individuals with an SAT Mathematics score of 500 or higher when taken before 8/1/17 or 530 or higher when taken after 8/1/17 are exempted from math placement testing 2 Individuals with an ACT Mathematics score of 21 or higher are exempted from math placement testing 3 Individuals with an SAT Critical Reading score of 500 or higher when taken before 8/1/17 or an Evidence-based Reading & Writing score of 480 or higher when taken after 8/1/17 are exempted from reading and writing placement testing 4 Individuals with an average ACT score of 21 or higher on the English & Reading Tests are exempted from reading and writing placement testing H Individuals who provide an official copy of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score transcript and who score a 575 or higher on the paper-based test, or a score of 90 or higher on the internetbased test are exempted from the reading, writing, and ESL placement tests TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date I Individuals who provide a copy of their official Accuplacer or alternative placement test score(s), and meet the FCC placement criteria that exempts them from developmental reading, writing, and/or mathematics, will also be exempt from the corresponding FCC placement tests These scores are valid for two years from the test date The Associate Vice President for the Center for Teaching and Learning or their designee will evaluate the scores and assign course placement(s) based on FCC standards
J Individuals who provide an unofficial transcript indicating satisfactory completion (at a C or better) of the highest-level developmental course work in reading, writing, and/or mathematics at another Maryland community college or University System of Maryland college/university are exempted from corresponding placement tests There is no expiration for this exemption regarding the age of the transfer course Reading and writing placement exemptions do not apply to ESL course work K Visiting students from other institutions of higher learning who present a “Permission to Enroll” form will have prerequisites waived for the courses certified by the sending institutions No placement exemption will be entered complete the Visiting Student Form L Individuals who have provided an official transcript indicating they have been awarded an associate degree or higher from an accredited U S institution will be exempted from placement testing M Students who have successfully completed an FCC-approved academic intervention will be permitted one additional retest for a total of three placement test attempts, unless otherwise permitted by a specific FCC program N Individuals enrolled in FCPS or another school with a dual enrollment agreement with the College who wish to participate in dual enrollment may take the placement tests twice Individuals may retake the placement test a third time within six months of high school graduation, with an unofficial transcript or report card indicating successful completion of grade 12 English and/or math, and verification of their placement testing records by the Testing Center O Individuals who have completed their junior year or graduated from a Maryland Public High School and present a transcript that verifies a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3 0 or better will be exempt from taking the reading, writing, and mathematics placement testing This measure does not apply to grades earned in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses This GPA exemption will be valid for five years after the date of the individual’s high school graduation P Individuals who are otherwise exempted by the Associate Vice President for the Center for Teaching and Learning or their designee VIII. Related Policies and Procedures Academic Standards The official version of the College Academic Assessment and Placement Policy and Procedures is located on frederick.edu and is currently under review. Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes Policy and Procedures I. Philosophy and Scope The determination of residency or domicile is governed by the Frederick Community College Board of Trustees in accordance with Maryland State and Federal law A student’s residence for tuition determination is assessed at the time they apply to the College The burden of proof of residency is to be upon the student, and they will be required to certify by signature to the accuracy of the information provided to the College As an open-admission institution, Frederick Community College grants admission to all students regardless of citizenship or immigration status 8 Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 Students’ tuition rate will either be in-county, out-of-county, or out-of-state for tuition purposes The following procedure applies to both full and part-time students (See related Tuition and Fees Policy and Procedures ) A student’s determined residency status will be used in the evaluation process for Selective Admission Programs II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy and Procedures A “Domicile” refers to the permanent place of abode, where physical presence and possessions are maintained with the intention of remaining indefinitely; or the permanent place of abode of any person or persons contributing more than 1⁄2 of the student’s financial support during the most recently completed year Only one domicile may be maintained by a student B. “Maryland resident” refers to an individual who has maintained a domicile in Maryland for at least three (3) months before enrolling in a course(s) C “Student” refers to an individual who is registered at the College, either full or part-time, in a credit or continuing education class or classes who has either paid or made arrangement for payment of tuition and/or fees D. “Military Personnel” refers to service members who are part of the Maryland National Guard, Reserves, or an active-duty unit E In-County: 1 “Non-dependent Maryland resident students” refers to in-county residents if, at the time of their application, are domiciled in Frederick County for three (3) consecutive months prior to application 2 “Dependent Maryland resident students” refers to an unmarried individual claimed by parent(s) or guardian(s) as an income tax exemption in the previous taxable year and are considered to be “in-county” residents if, at the time of their application, their parent(s) or guardian(s) are domiciled in Frederick County for three (3) consecutive months prior to application F. Out-of-County: 1 “Non-dependent Maryland resident students” refers to out-ofcounty residents in the State of Maryland if, at the time of their application, they are domiciled in another county in the State of Maryland, or if they have lived in Frederick County less than three months 2 “Dependent Maryland resident students” refers to out-of-county residents in the State of Maryland if, at the time of their application, their parent(s) or guardian(s) are domiciled in another county in the State of Maryland, or if they have lived in Frederick County less than three months G Out-of-State: 1 “Non-dependent students” refers to residents of another state if, at the time of their application, they are domiciled outside of the State of Maryland, or if they have lived in Frederick County less than three months 2 “Dependent students” refers to residents of another state if, at the time of their application, their parent(s) or guardian(s) are domiciled outside of the State of Maryland, or if they have lived in Frederick County less than three months 3 “Non-U.S. Citizens” refers to students who indicated that they are not U S Citizens At the time of application, they are coded out-of-state but may be eligible for in-state or in-county tuition (See Section VI International, Foreign National, and Immigrant Students )
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