 Announcements
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February is Black History Month
As a College and community, Frederick Community College believes that Black history, achievements, pride, and culture must be honored and celebrated every single day and in every month of the year. We join others in celebrating Black History Month and the ongoing movements for justice, equity, and inclusion for Black communities in Frederick, in Maryland, and globally. Please see our Campus Events & Activities section for events we have planned to honor Black History Month.
Wi-Fi Signal at FCC
A 24-hour Wi-Fi signal is available in Parking Lot 1, located in front of the Student Center on the FCC main campus. Two computers and a printer are also available for student use on the first floor of the Student Center (H building) on the main campus. The printing hours coincide with the Student Center operations schedule which is 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.
New Link in Blackboard – A new Tutoring & Library tab in Blackboard (located next to the “MyCourses” tab) gives students direct access to remote academic support 7 days a week for many courses. Students can set up appointments with tutors and academic coaches, connect with ThinkingStorm Online Tutoring company, and access online study skills resources.
8th Annual FCC Business Plan Contest
The 8th Annual FCC Business Plan Contest is now open to any current FCC student enrolled in one or more credit or non-credit classes during the 2020-2021 academic year. Students will create a business idea and develop a complete business plan to be evaluated by a panel of local business leaders. Three winners will be selected and will receive scholarships in the amount of $2,500, $1,500 or $1,000. Learn more.
FCC Foundation Scholarships Still Available - The FCC Foundation is still accepting applications for:
- Building Trades Scholarships
- Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute (HCTI) Scholarships
- Continuing Education courses (William H. and Marianne E. Browning Memorial Scholarship)
For more information, or to apply, click here.
Bookstore
The Bookstore is open for curbside pickup or shipping as well as virtual book buyback. Learn more.
Upcoming Spring 2021 Disbursement
The first financial aid disbursement for the spring semester will occur on Monday, February 15. Students who are receiving a refund from financial aid will receive it via BankMobile within 14 days of the February 15 disbursement date.
Refund preferences can be updated by visiting www.refundselection.com. If you are a new student this semester, you should have received a green envelope in the mail from BankMobile as well as an email with instructions for setting up your refund preferences. Note: if you have late start courses, you may receive multiple disbursements of financial aid throughout the semester. If you have specific questions regarding your financial aid, please email financialaid@frederick.edu or dial (301) 846-2620.
FAFSA Assistance
As a reminder, Maryland’s priority deadline for submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is March 1, 2021.If students need assistance with their FAFSA, they can email financialaid@frederick.edu or call (301) 846-2620. Students also have the option of completing the FAFSA/MSFAA Assistance Request Form, which can be accessed by clicking here. A Financial Aid Office staff member will contact you within 1-2 business days of receipt of the form.
View All Financial Aid Updates & Scholarship Opportunities
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 Campus Events & Activities
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Campus Calendars
Featured Events
De-Stress for Students, Monthly 1-hour
Monday, February 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This monthly De-Stress for Students offers the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of stress management techniques that require no special equipment, no special training, and can be easily repeated on your own. Event repeats the second Monday of each month until May.
Click here to join via Zoom and use the sign-in information below.
- Meeting ID: 844 7911 0842
- Passcode: 828253
Pandemic Resource Updates – Tuesday, February 9 (Spanish workshop) and Thursday, February 11 (English workshop), 7:30pm, Zoom
The FCC Paralegal Program and community partners are hosting live virtual resource updates that include presentations and question and answer sessions on the following topics: evictions, utility assistance, health services, family resources, rental assistance, legal services, mental health resources, and emergency needs. These information sessions are open to all and are being offered in both English and Spanish. Learn more here.
Study Safe Workshop
Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m., Zoom
The Honors Students Association presents a workshop where students can learn how to study safely in public, understand how mRNA vaccines work, and ask questions of our guest speaker, Savita Prabhakar, manager of the FCC biotechnology program. For more information, or to receive the Zoom link, email KWachter692@myfcc.frederick.edu
Revisiting the Purpose of College: Social Impact and Student Development - Wednesday, February 10, 4 to 5 p.m., Zoom
Join Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal for a conversation on the powerful and impactful role colleges and universities can and should be playing in the lives of students. Learn more here.
Virtual Information Sessions - Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology:
- FCC Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) Programs -
Tuesday, February 16, 12:00 p.m.
Join Zoom session by clicking here and using the sign-in information below.
Meeting ID: 828 7255 5148
Passcode: Nursing
- Dual-Admission RN-to-BSN Partnership Information
Tuesday, February 16, 1:00 p.m.
Join Zoom session by clicking here and using the sign-in information below.
Meeting ID: 834 4000 0336
Passcode: RNtoBSN
- Respiratory Care and Surgical Technology Combined Information Session
Wednesday, February 17, 4:00 p.m.
Join Zoom session by clicking here and using the sign-in information below.
Meeting ID: 835 7431 6411
Passcode: FCC
Events to Honor Black History Month
Join us in honoring Black History Month and the ongoing movements for justice, equity, and inclusion for Black communities in Frederick, in Maryland, and globally. We honor the labor of many generations of Black Americans to make February a month of celebration and a chance for the nation to begin to honor the ways that Black people have shaped all aspects of life in this land and around the world. Two of our main College-wide 2021 Black History, Pride, and Culture events are included below. All are welcome. To register for either of these events, please email Thanh Thanh Saint Johns at tst-johns@frederick.edu:
- The Intersections of Blackness: Shattering the Monolith - Thursday, February 25, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., Zoom. In honor of Black History Month, join FCC students, staff, and instructors as we have a conversation about the powerful diversity within the Black community. Religion, skin color, ethnicity, immigration status, native language, sexuality, generation, multiracial identity, military service, dis/ability, gender, political ideologies, among many other differences, meet and impact Black lives in very specific ways. This conversation will center around what it means to explore Blackness at the intersections and how to find and define yourself outside of other’s perceptions and expectations. All are more than welcome—if you are part of the Black community or aspire to be an ally. This session is co-sponsored by Multicultural Student Services and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Black History: A Conversation Between Students from FCC and the Edna Manley School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Kingston, Jamaica - Thursday, February 25, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Zoom. Join students from FCC and from the Edna Manley College in Jamaica as we discuss the importance and meaning of Black History, Pride, and Culture to us. This session is sponsored by the Global Learning Committee.
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 Academic Dates
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Registration for the spring 2021 semester is open! Browse courses here.
Jan Session 5-Week (JW5) Academic Date
- Last day of classes – February 15, 2021
Diplomas for December 2020 Graduates
Diplomas for December 2020 graduates will be mailed to mailing addresses on file by the end of February 2021. If you have questions, please contact graduation@frederick.edu.
View all Academic Dates & Deadlines
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 Career and Transfer Corner
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Register for the FCC free job search portal to access job listings and employer information sessions. College Central Network.
Featured Jobs
- Frederick County Health Department has numerous positions available in their COVID-19 clinics. More details and application instructions can be found by clicking here.
- FCC Virtual Internship and Career Fair - Get ready to participate in our first Beta Virtual Career Fair the week of March 15-19, 2021 through www.CollegeCentral.com/frederick. Upload your resume to College Central and submit it to companies that you have an interest in for a virtual interview.
Transfer Admission Information and Virtual Program Events
Are you trying to see how FCC courses will transfer to four-year colleges in Maryland? Transfer course equivalency information can be found on ARTSYS, the web-based Maryland Articulation System, here.
Find general transfer information and resources on the FCC Transfer webpage.
Get More Information
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Student Engagement Events and Activities
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Recordings of Past Guest Speakers Available
The Center for Student Engagement partners with faculty, staff, student groups, and community organizations to bring dynamic speakers, programs, and events to FCC. We call these events “co-curricular” because they work in concert with academic disciplines, supporting what students learn in class. Click here to view recordings of our recent speakers.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Are you interested in joining a club or organization? Complete this club interest form to receive more information or be connected to clubs and organizations based on your interests. Please continue to check your MyFCC email for announcements and updates. You can also join clubs by visiting their Blackboard page. Visit the “Community Resources” tab on Blackboard after you log in to find club pages. If you have any questions, contact Jen Moxley at JMoxley@frederick.edu.
Get Involved with the Student Government Association (SGA) - SGA provides a forum for the expression of student views on issues that affect them and promotes the development of leadership skills for all students. We encourage all students to join our meetings to provide your input and share feedback. Follow the FCC Student Government Association on Instagram at @sgafcc. Visit www.frederick.edu/cse or contact SGA@frederick.edu for more information.
The next SGA meeting is on Tuesday, February 9, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Zoom meeting link will be posted on the SGA Blackboard page. You can also email SGA@frederick.edu for the meeting link.
Student Program Board Interest Meeting - Wednesday, February 10, 1 to 2 p.m., Zoom
If you like to plan activities and events for students, then this club is for you! Join us to discuss ideas for this semester. Interested but can’t make the meeting? Email kmills@frederick.edu.
To join the Zoom meeting, click here and use the sign-in information below.
Meeting ID: 819 8261 6362
Passcode: 269310
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 Service Learning and Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Resources
Featured Opportunities
Are you already volunteering in the community? We'd love to hear from you! Email studentengagement@frederick.edu to share you story.
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