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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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Transfer Planning Services
From the time students select their first course, they
are making decisions that greatly affect their transfer
plans. For this reason, it is important that students
work closely with an advisor for course scheduling
and transfer planning.
The Counseling & Advising Office has a variety of
print and electronic resources available to help
with transfer planning. Computers are available
for students to access college websites and access
online transfer resources. ARTSYS, a computerized
articulation system created especially to help
community college students transfer to Maryland
four-year institutions, is available, as well as College
Board, which is an online resource that enables
students to conduct a college search using criteria
such as major, size of enrollment, geographic
location, cost and available student activities.
Transfer guides outlining transfer admission
information and requirements of the colleges
to which our students most frequently transfer
are maintained in the Counseling & Advising
Office. Resource books such as Peterson’s Guide
to Four-Year Colleges is also available.
Transfer sessions covering topics such as the transfer
and application process, and transfer scholarships are
offered throughout the year. Transfer counselors are
also available to meet individually with students to
help develop individualized transfer plans.
Throughout the year, opportunities are available
for students to meet with representatives of four-
year schools who visit the FCC campus. Some of
these college reps will also meet with students for
individual pre-transfer advising appointments here
on the FCC campus. Both the Transfer Fair and the
FCC-sponsored Frederick County College Night
provide opportunities to explore potential transfer
schools.
The college makes every possible effort to
provide access to the most current and accurate
transfer information. However, students should
always verify information with the intended
transfer school. For more information, visit the
FCC Transfer Services website at To
schedule an appointment for transfer planning/
advising, use the Online Appointment Scheduling
Tool on the Counseling & Advising website and
select "Transfer Advising" or call 301.846.2471.
Academic Advising
The goal of FCC’s academic advising system is
to assist students in developing academic plans
consistent with their degree and/or career objectives.
Advisors and Counselors are able to assist students in
meeting requirements for degree programs both at
FCC and transfer institutions, provide advice on good
combinations of courses to take each semester to
balance academic load, and make sure that students
have the necessary prerequisites for courses to help
ensure that students are successful.
All students are strongly encouraged to meet with
an advisor prior to course registration each semester.
Students who have been placed on probationary
status are required to have an advisor’s approval
before registering for classes. In addition, students
enrolling in college for the first time are expected to
participate in the college’s new student orientation
program where they will have the opportunity to
meet with staff to learn more about the college’s
offerings and resources and receive information
pertaining to college policies and services. During the
orientation program, students will meet individually
with an advisor to plan their semester schedule and
register for their classes
Allied Health Advising
Students interested in the college’s allied health
programs (medical assistant, respiratory care,
associate degree nursing, transition-to-RN, or surgical
technology program) are encouraged to meet with
the Allied Health and Nursing Advisor. Individual
appointments and information sessions may be
available. For more information, call 301.846.2471.
Public Safety Advising
Students interested in FCC programs in Emergency
Management, Criminal Justice, Fire Service
Administration, Police Science, Corrections, or
Geographic Information Systems are encouraged
to request an advising session with a Public Safety
program advisor.
Personal and Social Counseling
FCC offers counseling referral services to assist
students with the many choices confronting them as
they enter and progress through college. In addition,
staff offer workshops on a variety of topics and serve
as a resource for students and faculty. Contact the
Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
Developmental Education
FCC offers a range of support services, as well as
developmental courses in English, mathematics, and
science. These courses are designed to help students
who are identified through the college’s assessment
testing as needing additional preparation for college-
level coursework
English as a Second
Language (ESL)
FCC offers a series of English as a Second Language
(ESL) courses that focus on listening, speaking,
reading, writing, pronunciation and grammar. For
more information about ESL programming at FCC,
call 240.629.7962. See instructions on how to apply
and register for ESL classes on page 11.
Job Search Assistance
The Counseling & Advising Office at FCC offers job
search assistance to graduates and those students
seeking part-time or full-time employment.
The office houses a variety of materials that can
assist students in the job-seeking process including
reference books, videos, and information on area
employers. Students can access job openings via the
online job board and view which employers will be
visiting the Recruiter’s Corner seeking job applicants
for their open positions.
Students seeking job search assistance services can
call 301.846.2471. For more information, visit the
Counseling & Advising web page at