MORGAN THORPE Business Administration FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPRING 2025 CREDIT COURSE SCHEDULE
Contents Academic Sessions & Important Dates.. . . . . . . 1 Tuition&Fees............................... 2 HowtoApply&Register..................... 3 FinancialAid............................... 11 Bookstore.................................. 12 DiningServices............................. 12 FCCLiveWell............................... 12 Directory................................... 14 ProgramContactList....................... 15 General Education Courses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Course Options | Learning Formats .. . . . . . . . 18 Spring 2025 Credit Offerings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CampusLocations.......................... 28 The Spring 2025 Credit Schedule is produced by the Marketing and Scheduling offices. 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 insufficient 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 (FCC) 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. Under the ADA and Section 504, FCC makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. For FCC employees needing accommodations, including interpreting, please email [email protected]. For students and others with accommodation needs or questions, please call 301.846.2408, or to request sign language interpreter services, please email [email protected]. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for College-sponsored events without a request for services. Requests must be made at least five workdays before a scheduled event to guarantee accommodations. 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 11/20/24 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 am - 6:00 pm Tues-Fri.. . . . . . . . 8:30 am - 4:30 pm PEAK MONTHS January, July, August Monday......... 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Tues&Wed.. . . . 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday.. . . . . . . 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday........... 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Annapolis Hall (A Building, 1st Floor) Disability Access Services (DAS), A-105 Monday–Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm *Monday evening appointments upon request. Student Success Programs, A-103 Monday–Friday .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am - 4:30 pm *Evening appointments available upon request Veteran & Military Services, A-109 Monday...................................................8:30am -6:00pm Tuesday–Friday............................................8:30am -4:30pm *Evening appointments available upon request. Student Center (H Building, 1st Floor) Bookstore Monday...................................................8:30am -6:00pm Tuesday–Friday............................................8:30am -4:30pm Extended Hours (January & August): Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Check bookstore.frederick.edu for special events and holiday hours. Order books online 24/7. CougarMart Monday–Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Counseling & Wellness Services Monday–Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MOSAIC Center Monday–Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Public Safety Monday–Thursday....................................... 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday.....................................................8:00am -5:00pm For safety and protection, Public Safety is available 24/7. FCC Main Campus: 301.606.7716 • The Monroe Center: 301.606.7721 Student Leadership & Engagement Monday–Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Testing Center (Linganore Hall, L-204, 2nd Floor) Appointments are strongly encouraged. Visit frederick.edu/testing for more details. Monday–Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday–Thursday......................... by appointment only 4:30 - 7:00 pm Saturday................................................ 9:00am -12:00pm Monroe Center (200 Monroe Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701) Monday–Thursday....................................... 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday.....................................................8:00am -5:00pm Saturday................................................. 8:30am -4:30pm Board of Trustees Theodore M Luck, Chair • Tom Lynch, Vice Chair Carolyn Kimberlin • Tracey McPherson • Dr John Molesworth Dr William Reid • Myrna Whitworth Dr Annesa Cheek, FCC President/Secretary-Treasurer Janice Spiegel, Special Projects Manager/ Budget Office Frederick County Government
Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 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 using VA Education benefits should contact Veteran & Military Services before 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. ** Waitlists are purged on the Friday before each session starts. Important Deadlines Last day to apply for: December 2024 graduation.. . . . . . . . December 1, 2024 May2025graduation.................... April 1, 2025 First day to enroll.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 28, 2024 Fall 2024 “I” grades to “F”.. . . . . . . . . . . . February 14, 2025 January 3-Week Session (JW3) Firstday................................... January3 Last day to add/Payment due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 3 Lastday100%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January7 Lastday50%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January9 Last day to withdraw or audit January 16 Lastdayofclasses........................ January 21 Gradesdue(10am).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January24 January 5-Week Session (JW5) Firstday................................... January3 Last day to add/Payment due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 7 Lastday100%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January10 Lastday50%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January16 Last day to withdraw or audit January 24 Lastdayofclasses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February6 Gradesdue(10am)..................... February 11 15-week (1) Firstday.................................. January25 Lastdaytoadd........................... January31 Lastday100%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January31 Lastday50%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February7 Last day to withdraw or audit April 11 Lastdayofclasses............................May16 Gradesdue(10am)......................... May 21 2nd 10-week (10B) Firstday..................................... March1 Lastdaytoadd.............................. March6 Lastday100%refund........................ March7 Lastday50%refund....................... March 14 Last day to withdraw or audit April 23 Lastdayofclasses............................May16 Gradesdue(10am)..........................May21 2nd 5-week (5W2) Firstday.................................... March 1 Lastdaytoadd............................. March 4 Lastday100%refund....................... March 7 Lastday50%refund....................... March 14 Last day to withdraw or audit March 24 Lastdayofclasses........................... April 11 Gradesdue(10am)......................... April 16 2nd 7.5-week (7H2) Firstday................................... March 19 Lastdaytoadd............................ March 20 Lastday100%refund...................... March 25 Lastday50%refund.......................... April8 Last day to withdraw or audit April 26 Lastdayofclasses........................... May 16 Gradesdue(10am)......................... May 21 3rd 5-week (5W3) Firstday..................................... April 12 Lastdaytoadd.............................. April 15 Lastday100%refund........................ April 18 Lastday50%refund......................... April 25 Last day to withdraw or audit May 5 Lastdayofclasses............................May16 Gradesdue(10am)..........................May21 1st 7.5-week (7H1) Firstday.................................. January25 Lastdaytoadd........................... January29 Lastday100%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January31 Lastday50%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February7 Last day to withdraw or audit February 26 Lastdayofclasses......................... March 18 Gradesdue(10am)....................... March 21 1st 10-week (10A) Firstday.................................. January25 Lastdaytoadd........................... January30 Lastday100%refund..................... January 31 Lastday50%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February7 Last day to withdraw or audit March 12 Lastdayofclasses........................... April11 Gradesdue(10am)......................... April16 1st 5-week (5W1) Firstday.................................. January25 Lastdaytoadd........................... January28 Lastday100%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January31 Lastday50%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February7 Last day to withdraw or audit February 17 Lastdayofclasses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February28 Gradesdue(10am)........................ March 5 13-week (13W) Firstday.................................. February8 Lastdaytoadd.......................... February14 Lastday100%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February14 Lastday50%refund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February21 Last day to withdraw or audit April 6 Lastdayofclasses........................... May 16 Gradesdue(10am)......................... May 21 SPRING 2025 Registration opens Monday, October 28, 2024 Priority Registration for Parenting Students and Veterans & Active-Duty Military opens Friday, October 25, 2024 First Day of January Session Classes (Tuesday‐Friday and Online) Friday, January 3 First Day of Regular Spring Credit Classes Saturday, January 25 Spring Academic Sessions and Spring Credit Schedule subject to change. Visit frederick.edu/schedules for the most up-to-date information. ACADEMIC SESSIONS Note: PeopleSoft session codes listed next to sessions in parentheses Important Dates 1st Payment Due Date for All Sessions (Exception for JW3/JW5 Sessions, See Payment Deadlines Below) Monday, January 13 by 6 pm 2nd Payment Due Date for Registrations after January 13 Thursday, January 23 by 6 pm Payment Due Date for Registrations after January 23. Payment is Due by the Session Start Date Failure to pay will result in students being dropped for non-payment Employee Spring Convocation (Office hours and campus services may be impacted, classes run as scheduled) Thursday, January 16 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – College Holiday (No classes, office hours, or campus services) Monday, January 20 No Credit Classes; Continuing Education Classes are offered – College Open Monday, March 31 – Tuesday, April 1 Spring Break (No classes, office hours, or campus services). Wednesday, April 2 – Friday, April 4 No Credit Classes or Continuing Education Classes Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 6 Employee Celebration of Excellence (Office hours and campus services may be impacted, classes run as scheduled) Friday, April 11 Last Day of Spring Credit Classes Friday, May 16 Commencement (Graduation) Thursday, May 22
Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 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 Spring 2025 Tuition & Fees Chart * Credits In-County Out-of-County Out-of-State 1 $16092 $31698 $41898 2 $32184 $63396 $83796 3 $48276 $95094 $1,25694 4 $64368 $1,26792 $1,67592 5 $80460 $1,58490 $2,09490 6 $96552 $1,90188 $2,51388 7 $1,12644 $2,21886 $2,93286 8 $1,28736 $2,53584 $3,35184 9 $1,44828 $2,85282 $3,77082 10 $1,60920 $3,16980 $4,18980 11 $1,76678 $3,48344 $4,60544 12 $1,92436 $3,79708 $5,02108 13 $2,08194 $4,11072 $5,43672 14 $2,23952 $4,42436 $5,85236 15 $2,39710 $4,73800 $6,26800 * Tuition and fees rates are subject to change. Tuition and fees are part of the full cost of attendance. For more information, visit: https://www.frederick.edu/financial-services/othercosts.aspx. Tuition and fees* In-Countypercredithour........................................... $13158 Out-of-Countypercredithour....................................... $28764 Out-of-Statepercredithour......................................... $38964 For FCPS high school students, see page 4 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. American Sign Language Immersion Experience (ASLS250).. . . . . . . . . . . $120 Applied Music Fee (perclass)...........................................$490 Books and Course Materials Students are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other materials for each class when applicable See page 12 or visit bookstore.frederick.edu Building Trades HVACandElectrical(perclass)........................................ $73* Welding(perclass)..................................................$102* Credit by Departmental Exam (per credit hour) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% of tuition Credit by Portfolio (percredithour)............................ 50%oftuition Culinary Arts (perclass)................................................$121 Please refer to the specific HCTI course. Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set. MACEM&PS Fees FE MA credit conversion fee (per credit hour, subject to change) .. . . . . . . . $90 EMGT courses 105, 115, 125, 135, 140, 215, 225, 235 registration fee (percourse,noteligiblefor50%refund).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Nursing Program Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420* Physical Therapist Assistant Fees PTHA105:Background&drugtestingfee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14399 PTHA 101: Electronic health record platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220 Surgical Technology Fees SURG120:Labsuppliesforentireprogram.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 SURG125:Preclinicalscreening...................................... $100 SURG200:Certificationfees......................................... $250 Please refer to the specific SURG course for fees that may be required. Transcripts Fee E-transcriptsdeliveredelectronically.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8* PrintedtranscriptsdeliveredbyUSPS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1050* ** In special cases, the College may charge additional fees. Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment or materials. Spring payment due dates: Monday, January 13 by 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 23 by 6:00 p.m. How to avoid the Drop Zone Students must have paid in full, or have enough anticipated financial aid posted to their PeopleSoft account, or 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 • Spring 2025 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://myFCCfrederick 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 fifth day of each month that payment is due • Enrollment fee is $30; 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]. Spring 2025 Target Dates To Enroll in a Payment Plan Payment Plan available on October 25, 2024 Last day to enroll online Required down payment Number of payments Months of payments (payment date 5th) December 10 25% 4 January 5 - April 5 January 10 30% 3 February 5 - April 5 February 10 40% 2 March 5 - April 5 March 10 50% 1 April 5 For additional information, contact Student Finance at 3018462456 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 3018462400 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 - Orientation, Advising, and Registration If you're a new student planning to attend FCC for your first college experience, participating in an orientation program and meeting with an academic advisor is essential to help you prepare for your first semester Before scheduling an orientation, advising session, or registering for classes, make sure you've applied to the college and completed your placement assessment (or submitted testing exemptions) 1 Orientation All students should complete the online Go2Orientation for helpful information about the College, Testing Services, Academic Support, Student Services, Advising, College Policies, Campus Safety and more In-person Orientation sessions for the Spring 2025 semester will be held before classes begin These sessions offer you the chance to connect with key student services staff and explore the resources available to support your success at FCC To learn more about Go2Orientation or to schedule your in-person orientation session, visit frederick.edu/orientation 2 Advising Meeting with an Academic Advisor is essential for selecting the right classes You can schedule an appointment between September and December, or February and June, by visiting frederick.edu/caps or by downloading the Navigate app During the month of January, advising will be available on a drop-in basis only Simply visit Jefferson Hall to meet with an advisor For more information, visit frederick.edu/caps 3 Registration Register for classes via PeopleSoft through the Student Portal Your UserID for PeopleSoft is W+your student ID (e g , W1234567), and the password is the same as your Outlook email login password 5) Pay for classes Payments can be made online through PeopleSoft or by visiting Student Finance (Jefferson Hall, 3rd Floor)
Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 Credit Schedule • frederick.edu • 301.846.2400 4 Readmit (Returning to FCC) Students If you’ve attended FCC before, but not since the spring 2023 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) Review your Degree Plan. See Student Services Available Online (page 5) Courses still needed are indicated as “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 3) 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 CAPS prior to registering for classes frederick.edu/CAPS • Students returning from academic suspension must meet with their assigned advisor prior to registering for classes Students returning from academic dismissal must meet with the Director of Student Success & Retention Call 3016242707 to schedule an appointment 4) Register for Classes On the web or in person • Web registration Go to http://myFCCfrederick 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 (Jefferson Hall, 1st Floor) * *In-person registration form service is subject to change • 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 5) 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) • 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 27 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 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. Current costs of tuition, fees, and books are covered by FCPS through the Maryland Blueprint legislation in most cases, refer to FCPS guidelines for details 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 covered by 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 16 years of age or older may enroll in college courses while concurrently enrolled in high school Some tuition, fees, and books are covered by FCPS under the Maryland Blueprint legislation. 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 tuition questions, call 3018462456 Subject to change without notice.
Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 Credit Schedule • frederick.edu • 301.846.2400 5 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 frederickedu 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@frederickedu 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 d Complete the Visiting Student Form online 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 How to Check Degree Plan Video Instructions: frederick.edu/degreeplancheck 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 (Jefferson Hall, 1st Floor) 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 frederick.edu/registrationforms Address changes The Address Change form is an electronic form available online or at the Welcome Desk in Jefferson Hall frederick.edu/registrationforms Academic plan changes The Change of Major form is an electronic form available online An advisor must approve and sign off on this form frederick.edu/registrationforms 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
Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 Credit Schedule • frederick.edu • 301.846.2400 6 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 and Vice President for Teaching, Learning, and Student Success 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 college-readiness 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 Office 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 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
Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 Credit Schedule • frederick.edu • 301.846.2400 7 VII. Exceptions and Exemptions to Required Placement Testing A Individuals transferring from an accredited US institution of higher education who present unofficial and/or official transcripts indicating successful completion (cumulative 200 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 US 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 The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) at AS-Level or A-Level coursework Exam scores of e(e) or E(e) or higher in English Language or Language & Literature For the purpose of placement test exemption, Cambridge AICE grades are valid for five years 5 English 10 MCAP score of 3 or 4 (Early Fall MCAP score of 2 or 3) For the purpose of placement test exemption, this score is valid for one year after an individual’s date of high school graduation 6 The PARCC ELA test score of 4 o5 For the purpose of placement test exemption, this score is valid for one year after an individual’s date of high school graduation 7 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 US 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 The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) at AS-Level or A-Level coursework Exam scores of e(e) or E(e) or higher in Mathematics For the purpose of placement test exemption, Cambridge AICE grades are valid for five years 5 Algebra II or Geometry MCAP score of 3 or 4 (Early Fall MCAP score of 2 or 3) This score is valid for one year after an individual’s date of high school graduation 6 The Algebra II or Geometry PARCC test score of 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 7 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, unless otherwise noted 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 or Transitional Math Modules with an A or B are eligible to enroll in MATH 101A, MATH120A, MATH 145S or MATH 110/113 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 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 530 or higher 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 Evidence-based Reading & Writing score of 480 or higher 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 Testing Center Services Director will evaluate the scores and assign appropriate course placement(s)
Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 Credit Schedule • frederick.edu • 301.846.2400 8 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 US 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 30 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 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 US 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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