FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
a. “Workforce Development Programs”
– Short term non-credit instruction
for entering an occupation, gaining
certification, or engaging in professional
development.
b. “Personal Enrichment Programs” –
Instructional programs that are designed
to support lifelong learning and personal
interest. Special programs are designed for
people in retirement and for youth.
c. “Youth Programs” – Kids on Campus
(KOC) & Teens on Campus (TOC): These
programs are open to any youth between
ages four through 15 years of age. There are
some prerequisites.
d. “Adult Basic Education Program” –
Programs include basic reading and math
skills, as well as High School completion
programs for adults. High School
completion students must have been
officially withdrawn from school. The High
School Diploma credential is awarded
by the State of Maryland by successful
completion of the GED Test or the National
External Diploma Program.
e. “English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program” – This program is open to
students who are 16 years old or older, who
are non-native English speakers seeking
to improve their language skills. There are
three levels of ESL that include both credit
and continuing education options.
i. “Basic ESL” – Free classes for students
who need to learn basic English for life
and work.
ii. “Targeted ESL” – Fee-based classes
for students who have intermediate
or higher level English proficiency.
Courses focus on specific English skill
development, to include oral, reading,
writing, and grammar. Courses are
designed to transition students from
basic English to higher level English.
iii. “Academic ESL” – Tuition-based
classes for students with high-
intermediate proficiency in English.
Courses focus on developing academic
English proficiency to prepare students
for the rigor of degree programs and/or
professional communication.
E. “Ability to benefit” refers to students who
have demonstrated through assessment by
ACCUPLACER that they have the competency to
benefit from post-secondary education, but do not
have a high school diploma. The ability to benefit
applies to credit-seeking students and has financial
aid implications.
F. “Degree plan” refers to the plan that is
developed in consultation with an academic
advisor, required for all new students seeking
a degree. The degree plan does not include
developmental coursework that may be part of the
student’s academic pathway.
G. “Workdays” means Monday through Friday
and does not include weekends, holidays, or days
the College is closed.
III. Enrollment Requirements and Steps for
Credit Students
A. Requirements
To comply with the Maryland College and Career
Readiness Act of 2013 and the College Academic
Assessment and Placement Policy and Procedures,
the College requires that:
• Upon entering the College, all new students,
unless otherwise exempted, are required to
complete the prerequisite placement test(s) for any
course(s) in which they intend to register. However,
the College recommends that all mathematics,
reading, writing and skills placement tests be taken
upon entering to support the development of the
degree plan.
• Upon entering the College, all new students who
are seeking a degree, must file a degree plan that
is developed in consultation with an academic
advisor.
• Upon reaching 24 credits, all new students must
have completed developmental courses and
the first college-level English and Math courses
required by their degree plan.
B. Enrollment Steps for Credit Students
1. Application for Admission – A complete
application for admission is required for
enrollment in credit courses. A student can apply
by completing and submitting an application
for admission either online via www.frederick.
edu or in-person. Applications for admission are
accepted year round.
2. Residency – A student’s legal residence is
determined at the time he/she applies to the
College. The burden of proof of residency is to be
upon the student, and he/she will be required
to certify by signature to the accuracy of the
information provided on the College application
(see Residency Policy and Procedures www.
).
3. Official Documentation – A student may
need to submit a copy of his/her high school
and/or college transcript(s), ACT and/or SAT
scores, Advanced Placement scores, military
transcripts, CLEP scores, and/or transcripts from
American Council on Education (ACE) recognized
organizations to receive credit.
4. Placement Assessment – Unless otherwise
exempted, upon entering the College, all
new students are required to complete the
prerequisite placement test(s) for any course(s)
in which they intend to register. A student
who does not achieve the required assessment
scores for reading, writing, or mathematics
must successfully complete appropriate
developmental coursework prior to entering the
specific curriculum.
5. Academic Advising Session – A student is
required to consult with an academic advisor to
assess any developmental requirements, develop
a degree plan, select courses for registration,
and establish the pathway to his/her academic
goal(s).
6. myFCC E-mail Account Activation – A
student will need to activate his/her myFCC
E-mail account by going to the MyFCC Student
Portal ).
7. Registration for Courses – A student will
need to complete the registration process by
registering for a course(s) in person or online
through PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (https://
).
8. Financial Aid – If seeking financial aid,
a student will need to complete the Federal
Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) (https://fafsa.
ed.gov/) for the school year they plan to attend
and list FCC in Step 6 of the FAFSA (School Code
002071).
9. FCC Foundation Scholarships – If
seeking FCC Foundation scholarships, students
will need to apply through the College online
scholarship application system. (https://frederick.
)
10.Payment Process – A student is required
to make payment arrangements and/or pay his/
her bill within the established timeframe, in order
to avoid being dropped from a course or courses
for non-payment. A student who is receiving
financial aid will have his/her aid credited to his/
her account, but will be responsible for paying
any remaining charges.
11.Attendance in Class – A student must
attend class to ensure full academic instruction is
received. Students not attending class may lose
federal financial aid.
The College reserves the right to refuse readmission
to a former student who has unsettled financial
obligations at the College or who has not complied
with previous disciplinary requirements. A
prospective student who has registered previously
in only continuing education courses must apply
as a“New Student” in order to participate in credit
courses. A dual enrollment student previously
enrolled in a course(s) while in high school, who is
planning to attend FCC after high school graduation,
must re-apply as a“New Student” in order to
participate in credit courses.