Steps to Enroll: Credit and Non-Credit

Credit

If you plan to take credit classes and are not a current high school student, follow the steps below.

  • Complete an online application form or mail the application form (available here or at the Welcome & Registration Center).
  • Take the FCC assessment tests in reading, writing, and math, or submit college transcripts indicating successful completion of college-level math/English courses.
  • All new students must see an advisor.
  • Meet with an advisor to review your assessment scores and register for classes.
  • Pay your bill.

If you are a current high school student or have graduated within the current year, you also need to do the following.

  • Send your high school transcript to the Welcome & Registration Center.
  • Attend a freshman registration/orientation session.

Continuing Education offers three registration options:

If you are registering for a non-credit (continuing education) course, you do not need to complete a formal application.

  • Online
    Request an online Continuing Education account be established for you by submitting the online form below. Your User ID, password information and instructions will be mailed to you via US Postal Service in a few days. Once you receive this, you'll be able to register and pay online for all future designated CE courses. User IDs and passwords cannot be given out over the phone.

    Online Account Request Form

    If you already have an account click here.

  • In person
    Simply register at the Welcome and Registration Center in the Administration building on campus. Registration hours are 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Payment is due upon registration either by cash, check (payable to FCC), credit card or third party purchase orders.

    Download CE Registration Form


  • By Mail
    Complete the Continuing Education/Customized Training noncredit registration form and mail it to FCC, Attn: Cashier, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. Payment or purchase order must accompany the form.