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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Campus Life
Bookstore
The Bookstore at FCC is open year round Monday
through Friday. As hours may change, see our
website for exact hours. The
Bookstore is closed when the college is closed.
The Bookstore sells course materials, school and
art supplies, backpacks, culinary and allied health
uniforms and equipment, clothing, gifts, greeting
cards, bus passes,meal cards for the Cougar Grille, and
much more.
Course materials and other merchandise can be
ordered through our website and can be shipped to
you or held for pick up in the store. The Bookstore
accepts cash, checks (no starter checks), VISA,
MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and charges
to financial aid.
The Bookstore has a payment plan available for all
students enrolled in the tuition payment plan.
At the end of each semester a textbook buyback is
offered. You may be offered money for books you do
not wish to keep. Visit our website for dates and times
of buyback.
Campus Security
FCC places a high priority on maintaining a safe,
secure learning and working environment. The
security office (Student Center, H-116) is committed
to the safety and welfare of all students, employees,
and visitors. For safety and protection, security staff
are on campus 24/7. Exterior emergency help phones
are located adjacent to sidewalks of parking lots (#1–
Bus stop, #2–lot 1, #3–lot 3, #4–lot 4, #5–lot 6, #6–lot
7 south, #7–lot 7 north, #8–lot 9, #9–lot 10, #10–lot
11 north, #11–lot 14 north, #12–lot 14 south).
Press the button and security will respond
immediately. Help phones are throughout all
buildings; they may be used to dial campus numbers
only. Call 2453 for the security office.
Campus Crime Report
In compliance with Title II of the Crime Awareness
and Campus Security Act of 1990, information related
to crime statistics and security measures is posted
throughout the college and is available to students
in the most current Student Handbook and on the
college’s Internet website. Individuals may also
request a paper copy of either the college safety and
security policies or campus crime statistics at the
college security office located in the Student Center
301.846.2453). The report contains information about
campus security issues and ways students and staff
can help ensure their personal safety. It also contains
statistics on crime rates for the past three years.
College Closing
Note: In the absence of an announcement, Frederick
Community College is open and operating under
normal schedules. FCC does not follow the same
schedule as Frederick County Public Schools or
county government.
If and when FCC is closed due to inclement weather,
hazardous road conditions, emergencies, or
unforeseen circumstances, incidents, the College is
committed to notifying all students and employees as
quickly as possible.
The best way to receive up-to-date information
about College closings, delays, or emergencies is
to subscribe to FCC Alerts. Users will receive a text
message or email notification. Register at www.
Communication of College Closings/
Delays
• College Information Center: 301.846.2400
• FCC Alert text message (you must register at
• FCC Web site:
Broadcast Media
Radio:
• WFMD (AM 930)
• WFRE (FM 99.9)
• WAFY (FM 103.1)
• WARX (FM 106.9)
• WTOP (FM 103.5)
Television:
• NEWS 4 (Ch. 4)
• News Channel 8
• ABC (Ch. 7)
• WBAL (Ch. 11)
• WUSA-TV (Ch. 9)
• WDVM-TV (Ch. 25)
• WJZ-TV (Ch. 13)
• WTTG FOX-5 (Ch. 5)
Social Media
• Twitter:
• Facebook:
frederickcommunitycollege
College Information Center
The College Information Center supports all offices
of the college by answering the switchboard and
providing information to all callers and visitors to
campus. In addition, the Information Center can assist
students with applications to the college, registration
activities, and transcript requests.
Dining Services
Our mission is to provide premier dining services
to the College community and guests through
outstanding quality and choice of food with superb
customer service.
Dining Services manages the Cougar Grille, Smooth
Joe’s, College catering services, and oversees College
vending maintained by VendingPlus.
For more information on any of our services, contact
Dining Services at 301.624.2738 / diningservices@
or drop by our office, room H-115G in
the Student Center.
For the most up-to-date information, operating
hours, menus for each venue, and special events
check the dining services home page, found on the
college website under Campus Resources.
FCC Meal Cards
FCC Meal Card are valid for purchases at both
the Cougar Grille and Smooth Joe’s. FCC Meal
Cards are available for purchase at the Cougar
Grille, Smooth Joe's, online, and the Bookstore.
*You may be eligible to purchase Meal Cards with
Financial Aid during the open Financial Aid period.
For more information on Meal Cards, ask at the
Cougar Grille. To determine eligibility, ask at the
Bookstore. Certain restrictions may apply.
Cougar Grille
Located in the Student Center (Building H)
• Open fall & spring semesters:
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.;
Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Open summer:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Please Note: hours are subject to change.
The Cougar Grille is open to all students, faculty, staff,
and the general public, and features a large dining
area.
Breakfast, lunch, and Grab-n-Go options are available
Monday through Friday. Other options include a salad
bar, deli station, pizza, Sushi freshly made by Saikou
and varying hot features.
We also offer a wide selection of pastries, bagels,
desserts, delicious house-made deli wraps, salads,
sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, fresh fruit, and more!
Smooth Joe’s
Located in the Cougar Grille Dining Room, first floor
of H Building
• Open fall & spring semesters:
Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.;
Friday, closed
Saturday: Closed
• Summer: Closed
Please note: hours are subject to change
Smooth Joe’s features a menu of espresso drinks,
fresh-brewed coffee, hot teas, and smoothies. For
your enjoyment and convenience, we also offer a
wide selection of pastries, bagels, desserts, delicious
house-made deli wraps, salads, sandwiches, yogurt
parfaits, fresh fruit, and more!
FCC Catering
FCC Catering services special events for internal and
external groups using College facilities. Everything
from coffee service and boxed lunches to fully
catered buffets for groups of thirty (30) or more.
For more information, contact FCC Catering at
or drop by our office,
room H-115G in the Student Center.
You can view our catering brochure at www.frederick.
edu under Student Resources, then Dining Services/
Catering.
Vending
There are vending machines throughout the
College and Monroe Center.
Vending issues should be sent to diningservices@
Vending refunds are available at the Cougar Grille
during normal operating hours.
At the time of print all information provided here is
correct but is subject to change based on market and
budgetary conditions.
Photo ID and Parking
Photo ID
Students get their ID cards in the Registration &
Records Office, located in Jefferson Hall. ID cards are
used by dining services, library services, the Testing
Center, and must be shown when doing business
with the college (e.g.,picking up transcripts, paying
bills, etc.).
Parking
All enrolled students may get a parking sticker,
at no cost, in the Registration & Records Office,
Jefferson Hall. Students may park in any space not
designated as staff parking or other unauthorized
spaces such as handicapped or reserved spaces.
Students parking in unauthorized spaces will
be issued citations and vehicles parked illegally,
disrupting traffic flow, or creating a safety hazard
will be towed at the owner’s expense. In addition
to our many parking lots, FCC has a three-
story, 350-space parking deck for students.