FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
Once the student has been approved for the
F-1 Visa and arrives on campus, he/she must
complete the College placement tests as
appropriate. Referral to take the test will be given
to the student at the time he/she arrives on
campus.
International students with other types of visas
may also be eligible to attend the College. In
addition to meeting the standard admissions
procedures of the College, the student must
present proof of immigration status and type.
C. English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students
An ESL student must:
1. Complete and submit an application for
admission.
2. Take the Level of English Proficiency (LOEP)
placement test in the Testing Center (allow three
hours for testing) and obtain a copy of the LOEP
exam results.
3. Obtain minimum placement scores on the
LOEP placement test to enroll in Academic
ESL courses. Students whose scores fall below
the established minimum will be limited to
enrollment in Basic or Targeted Continuing
Education ESL courses until such time that they
are able to demonstrate proficiency required for
enrollment in Academic ESL courses.
a. If the minimum score for Academic
placement is achieved, students should
arrange to meet with an academic advisor.
Continue with the Admissions Policy and
Procedures Section III.B.5 to complete the
registration process.
b. If the minimum score for Academic ESL
placement has not been met, students
must arrange to meet with the ESL
program manager. The ESL program
manager will assist students in determining
which Continuing Education ESL program
is appropriate for them and help them
complete the registration process.
Note: The ESL program manager can assist credit
and non-credit students with academic decision-
making at any time. If a student is not sure
which courses to take or has questions about
their study plan, meeting with the ESL program
manager is recommended.
4. A student is required to make payment
arrangements and/or pay his/her bill within the
established timeframe.
D. Registered Sex Offender
FCC requires registered sex offenders (registrants)
to self-disclose their status and receive approval
from the College to register for courses by
following the steps articulated below in this
procedure. In accordance with Maryland law,
registrants are required to register with the
designated law enforcement agency in the
jurisdiction where school enrollment is sought.
If a registrant changes jurisdictions, he/she must
re-register in the new jurisdiction’s designated law
enforcement agency and identify the address of
the new school they plan to attend. The College
will review the Maryland Sex Offender Registry
on a regular basis to identify students who do not
self-disclose and suspend any registration until the
conditions of this procedure are met. Per the FCC
Admissions Policy, admission to the College may
be denied or revoked for those persons whom
the College considers to be a potential danger to
the safety, security, and educational environment
of the College. Such decisions will be made on a
case-by-case basis with individuals being afforded
notification and explanation of the decision and an
opportunity to respond.
Before a sex offender registrant is allowed to
complete the registration process for each
semester, he/she is required to meet with the
Vice President for Learning Support or the Vice
President for Continuing Education and Workforce
Development, or their designee.
1. Prior to registering, the prospective student
must disclose his/her status to the appropriate
Vice President by scheduling a meeting and
requesting permission to register.
2. The Vice President for Learning Support or
the Vice President for Continuing Education
and Workforce Development, or their designee
will discuss the procedure and assess the
conviction(s) and circumstances which led to the
individual being a Sex Offender Registrant.
3. The Vice President for Learning Support or
the Vice President for Continuing Education and
Workforce Development, or their designee will
contact the assigned probation officer, when
applicable, and the jurisdiction’s Sex Offender
Registrar to update the individual’s status related
to any violations.
4. The Vice President for Learning Support or
the Vice President for Continuing Education and
Workforce Development, or their designee may
research criminal records, information from other
jurisdiction(s), or information from prior schools
attended pertaining to the registrant.
5. The Vice President for Learning Support or
the Vice President for Continuing Education and
Workforce Development, or their designee will
render a decision and notify the registrant of that
decision in writing within five workdays of the
initial meeting. A registrant that is authorized to
maintain his/her enrollment will be required to
sign a “Conditions of Admission and Enrollment”
agreement, and present the letter of admission
approval to his/her Sex Offender Registrar and
Probation Officer, when applicable. In such
cases where admission is denied or revoked,
the written response to the registrant will afford
notification, give an explanation of the decision,
and provide an opportunity to respond.
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and
Correctional Services maintain the Maryland Sex
Offender Registry, which provides information
about sex offender registrants to the public. The
Registry is located on the web at http://www.
VI. Selective Admission Programs
Admittance into Selective Admission curriculums
is on a competitive basis, and there are program-
specific entrance requirements beyond those
required for admission to the College. Many of
the courses are open only to students officially
accepted into the Program. Admission to FCC
does not guarantee entry into a Selective Admission
program.
The Health Professions programs listed below have
limited enrollment capacity and rigorous academic
standards. All applicants must meet the following
additional requirements.
• Be eligible for admission to FCC (submit separate
FCC admission application).
• Meet prerequisite requirements for the specific
program.
• Meet minimum grade point average requirement.
• Meet all legal requirements and/or standards
imposed by recognized professional societies and
by the institution or agency where the clinical
practice is to occur (e.g., drug screening and
background check).
• Understand that participation in certain clinical
courses (e.g., those courses involving hospital
practice) may require the passing of appropriate
health examinations (e.g., TB test).
A. Associate Degree Nursing and Practical
Nursing Certificate (ADN & PN)
Enrollment in the associate degree nursing (ADN)
program and the practical nursing (PN) certificate
is limited by the availability of staff and facilities. To
be considered for admission, a student must:
1. Complete and submit a College application for
admission and provide proof of residency.