1Apply
Use the
online application to apply for admission to FCC. FCC operates with open admissions by offering admittance to all students who apply to the College. After you apply, you will receive a letter in the mail which contains your student ID number and your email username that will allow you to access your online
myFCC account. You will need this information for each step of the enrollment process.
Apply for scholarships through the
FCC Foundation.
Visit
Cost & Financial Aid for information about paying your bill and applying for financial aid.
Complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your qualifications for federal and state aid, institutional grants, work study options, and student loans. Federal financial aid is available for students enrolled in the A.A.S. Emergency Management Degree for required Gen Ed Core and Elective courses taken at FCC. Financial Aid is not available for the fee to convert FEMA Independent Study courses to college credit or for the fee for Emergency Management EMGT courses.
View the
enrollment checklist for Emergency Management students.
Students intending to complete Gen Ed Core and Elective courses at FCC should review the following placement testing information.
If you are seeking non-credit continuing education courses for professional development, skill building, or personal enrichment, visit
Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) Registration.
2Submit Transcripts
Submit official transcripts with previous course work from college, military, EMS, Fire and/or Police experience. Ensure official transcripts or letters are mailed from the institution or training facility directly to FCC:
Frederick Community College
Registration and Records Office
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
Transcript evaluations are conducted in the FCC Registration and Records Office, and results appear in PeopleSoft student accounts online in approximately 4 weeks.
Request review and pre-approval for courses completed at an institution other than FCC using the
FCC Permission to Enroll: Verification of Transferability form.
3Test
All new students must complete placement tests in mathematics, reading, writing, and skills placement before enrolling in developmental or credit courses. In special circumstances, the College may exempt placement test requirements for students with previous college credits, grades, or test scores that meet specific criteria.
In order to determine if you need to take placement tests you will need to submit the following documents:
- High school transcript and previous college transcripts
- College entrance exam scores from SAT and/or ACT
- Advanced Placement (AP) test scores and International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores
These documents will determine which placement tests you are required to take, the courses you should register for, and/or the courses you are eligible to receive credit for based on previous grades or scores.
FCC administers the ACCUPLACER test to ensure the appropriate placement level for all new students. Students are advised to prepare for the ACCUPLACER test as they would any other exam to confirm accurate placement by academic skill level. For more information about the ACCUPLACER and academic placement and assessment, visit the Testing Center.
To be exempt from the
ACCUPLACER, you need to have earned the following scores within the past five years:
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SAT |
ACT |
| Reading |
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 480 |
Composite/Average score of: 21 |
| Writing |
[Not Required] |
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| Mathematics |
530 |
21 |
Other Exemptions (only one needs to be met in each subject):
English:
(Reading & Writing) |
- Earning a 3 or better on the AP English Language & Comp, English Literature Exam;
- Earning a score of 4 or higher on the IB Language A: Literature SL, Language A: Language & Literature SL, Language A: Literature HL or Language A: Language & Literature HL Test;
- Earning exam scores of e(E) or E(E) or higher in English Language or Language & Literature through Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) AS-Level or A-Level coursework;
- Earning a GED Reasoning Through Language Arts score of 165 or higher;
- Earning a score of Proficient (3) or above on the English 10 or English 11 MCAP test or (2) Early MCAP tests;
- Earning a grade of A or B in FCPS English 10, 11, 10/11, AP and IB English Courses;
- Successful Completion of the FCPS English 12 Transition Experience;
- Successfully completed a college-level English course or earned FCC-accepted equivalent credit-by-exam such as CLEP and DSST (see Academic Catalog).
- READING EXEMPTION ONLY - Transferring twelve (12) credits or more from an accredited U.S. institution with 2.00 cumulative GPA if at least six (6) credits are general education courses. Writing placement testing required with this exemption.
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| Mathematics |
- Earning a score 3 or better on the AP Calculus or Statistics exams;
- Earning a score of 4 or higher on the IB Mathematical Studies, Mathematics SL, Mathematics HL, or the Further Math Tests;
- Earning exam scores of e(E) or E(E) or higher in Mathematics through Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) AS-Level or A-Level coursework;
- Earning an A or B in FCPS Algebra 2;
- Earning an A, B, or C grade in FCPS Advanced Algebra w/ Trigonometry;
- Earning an A, B, or C grade in FCPS Statistics & Probability;
- Earning an A, B, or C grade in FCPS Precalculus for placement into MATH 165;
- Earning an A grade in FCPS Precalculus course for placement into MATH 185;
- Earning an A or B on FCPS Precalculus Final Exam for placement into MATH 185;
- Earning an A, B, or C grade in AP Calculus AB for placement into MATH 185;
- Earning an A, B, or C grade in AP Calculus BC or FCPS Calculus 3 for placement into MATH 195 (no credit for MATH 185 on transcript);
- Earning a GED Mathematical Reasoning score of 165 or higher;
- Earning a score of Proficient (3) or above on the Algebra II or Geometry MCAP tests; (2) on the Algebra II or Geometry Early MCAP tests;
- Successful completion of the FCPS Math transition experience;
- Successfully completed a college-level math course or earned FCC-accepted equivalent credit-by-exam such as CLEP or DSST (see Academic Catalog).
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4See Advisor
New credit students seeking a degree are required to consult an advisor to develop a degree plan. New students should schedule a consultation after completing the admissions and testing steps, and activating a myFCC account.
Throughout our “new to college” student orientation experiences, you can expect engaging activities, opportunities to connect with fellow students, and resources to help you navigate campus life. We want you and your families to feel supported, valued, and included every step of the way.
Learn more about Student Orientation here.
Dual enrollment and transfer students should submit official college transcripts from previous institutions to the Registration & Records Office for official transfer credit evaluation prior to meeting with an academic advisor.
Walk-in advising is available in the Career & Academic Planning Services. You can also send a message to emailadvising@frederick.edu. When you meet with an advisor, be sure to bring your photo ID and any documents that might be helpful (unofficial transcripts, test results, ACT/SAT scores).
For more information about career & academic planning services, see Career & Academic Planning Services.
5Complete/Convert FEMA IS Courses
Each FCC Emergency Management degree, Certificate, and Letter of Recognition in the Emergency Management Online track requires students to complete specific FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses, and convert them to college credit before enrolling in FCC EMGT courses.
See information about converting FEMA Independent Study courses to college credit
here.
6Register
There are two ways to register for classes:
- Register online for credit courses using Campus Solutions
- Register in-person via the Welcome Center
In addition to registering for classes,
Campus Solutions allows you to make a payment, see your grades, obtain unofficial transcripts, print class schedules, and update your personal information.
Review upcoming class schedules
here. For EMGT courses, select “FEMA” term.
Emergency Management EMGT Courses
There are six Emergency Management EMGT courses. Each course is a 5-week, online, instructor-led course. Students may enroll in an EMGT course after pre-requisite FEMA IS courses have been completed and converted to college credit (see step 5). View your PeopleSoft student account to verify conversion of FEMA IS courses.
EMGT courses are offered during 5-week sessions according to the FCC academic calendar. Review
Frederick Community College Academic Dates to plan accordingly. Students must earn a grade of 'C' or better in each module course.
Access and Completion
All EMGT courses are administered online through Blackboard, an online learning management system. To get started, access
Blackboard Online Learning.
At the start of the 5-week session, the EMGT course will appear in Blackboard under “My Courses.” Click on the course and orient yourself with the site, read through course documents, and submit the “Proctor Site Contact Form.”
7Pay
Your enrollment at Frederick Community College is complete when you have paid for your courses. Please take note of important
payment deadlines. You can either pay in-full or sign up for the interest-free
payment plan.
To apply for financial assistance, complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and take advantage of federal, state, and institutional grants, work study, and student loans.
To apply for scholarships through The FCC Foundation, Inc.,
click here.
For more information about paying your bill and financial aid, see
Cost and Financial Aid.
8Buy Books
Textbooks are available through the
FCC bookstore. Have your course schedule ready to easily find the required textbooks for your courses.
Note: For Emergency Management Online programs, no textbooks are required. All materials are available online.
9Attend Class
Congratulations! You are enrolled and ready to begin attending classes at Frederick Community College. If you have questions or need additional guidance during your time of study, please reach out to your program manager or academic advisor. Some students may be eligible for specialized advising through
Disability Access Services (DAS), or
Veteran and Military Services, Check your myFCC account and your FCC email for important alerts and announcements. Check your myFCC account and your FCC email for important alerts and announcements.
10Complete Internship
Students pursuing an Emergency Management Associate of Applied Science Degree via the Track I: FEMA Independent Study Pathway are required to complete INTR 103, a 3-credit internship course. The internship, requiring a minimum of 135 hours, may be completed during an 8-week (17 hours/week) or 15-week (9 hours/week) session of a pre-determined semester.
Students may register for INTR 103 after successful completion of EMGT 115, EMGT 125, EMGT 135, and EMGT 215. Be sure to
review the Internship Handbook. Eligible students must contact the program manager to schedule an internship planning meeting. After the planning meeting, students arrange an internship with a local emergency management entity: a business, municipality, state or federal level agency/office. Following preliminary arrangements, students are required to submit an internship plan to the program manager to receive approval and complete course registration.
Internships must entail Emergency Management experience in a field unrelated to previous or current experience. The internship cannot be performed as part of your normal duty and/or current employment. Students with previous or current emergency management experience are not exempt from completing this required course.
11Graduate
Congratulations! To acknowledge all your hard work and accomplishments, students are encouraged to:
- Request a graduation appointment with the Emergency Management program manager.
- Confirm all requirements for an Emergency Management A.A.S., Certificate, or Letter of Recognition have been met.
- Complete an FCC Graduation Application
- Participate in an FCC graduation ceremony to receive recognition. Please note, formal student diplomas are mailed to students within 90 days of degree confer dates.