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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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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 continuing
education 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.
F. Registered Sex Offender
FCC requires registered sex offenders (RSOs)
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, RSOs are required to register
with the designated law enforcement agency
in the jurisdiction where school enrollment
is sought. If an RSO changes jurisdictions,
they 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 an RSO is allowed to come on College
premises, they are required to request
and obtain permission to be on College
premises by scheduling a meeting with the
Vice President for Learning Support or the
Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic
Affairs, Continuing Education, and Workforce
Development, or their designee, to disclose
their status.
1. Prior to completing the registration process,
the prospective student must schedule a
meeting and request permission to register
each semester.
2. The Vice President for Learning Support
or the Provost/Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs, 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 an RSO.
3. The Vice President for Learning Support
or the Provost/Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs, 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 Provost/Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs, 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 RSO.
5. The Vice President for Learning Support
or the Provost/Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs, Continuing Education,
and Workforce Development, or their
designee will render a decision and notify
the RSO of that decision in writing within
five workdays of the initial meeting. An
RSO 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 RSO 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 RSOs to the
public. The Registry is located on the web at
VI. Selective Admission Programs
Admittance into selective admission programs 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. Please
refer to individual admissions standards to assess
competitiveness of the application process.
The Health Sciences 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 accrediting bodies, recognized
professional societies, and by the institution
or agency where the clinical practice
training is to occur (e.g., drug screening,
background check, and fingerprinting).
• 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
Enrollment in the associate degree
nursing (ADN) program and certificate is
limited by accreditation guidelines. To be
considered for admission, a student must:
1. Complete and submit a College
application for admission and
provide proof of residency.
2. Complete and submit a separate
application for the ADN to the Department
of Health Sciences Nursing Program by
February 1st preceding the expected the
fall semester entrance and September
15th for the expected spring semester
entrance. Applications are available
online at
Residents of Frederick County are given
priority consideration for admission.