Class Schedules & Academic Catalog

Your next class starts at Frederick Community College. We offer Academic Credit, Workforce Training, and Lifelong Learning courses in a variety of formats. From traditional 15-week semesters to one-day workshops, classes meet at our Main Campus, the Monroe Center, and in Frederick County Public Schools, with flexible online and community-based options available.

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Academic Credit

Plan Your Semester

Browse credit class schedules by term, or check the real-time schedule for seat availability before you register.

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Workforce Training

Career Training on Your Timeline

Our Workforce Training schedule features short-term, career-focused courses and programs.

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Lifelong Learning

Follow Your Passions

Explore the ILR schedule to discover a variety of classes. Additional Lifelong Programs programs are available.

Real-Time Credit Schedule

Find the courses you need for your degree or certificate—updated in real-time. See current seat availability, instructor details, and meeting locations for upcoming academic terms. Students must be enrolled at Frederick Community College to register for these classes.

Real-Time Credit Schedule

Register for Classes

Once you've found the credit classes you want to take, PeopleSoft is where you register. Log in to search for open sections, complete your registration, and pay for classes all in one place.

Register for Classes in Peoplesoft

Academic Calendar

View the complete academic calendar for our current and upcoming semesters to ensure you're prepared for registration, add/drop periods, and official college breaks.

15-week (1)

  • First day - August 22
  • Last day to add - August 28
  • Last day 100% refund - August 28
  • Last day 50% refund - September 4
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - November 2
  • Last day of classes - December 12
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - December 16

1st 7.5-week (7H1)

  • First day - August 22
  • Last day to add - August 25
  • Last day 100% refund - August 27
  • Last day 50% refund - September 2
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - September 28
  • Last day of classes - October 15
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - October 19

1st 10-week (10A)

  • First day - August 22
  • Last day to add - August 26
  • Last day 100% refund - August 27
  • Last day 50% refund - September 2
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - October 9
  • Last day of classes - November 2
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - November 6

1st 5-week (5W1)

  • First day - August 22
  • Last day to add - August 24
  • Last day 100% refund - August 27
  • Last day 50% refund - September 2
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - September 16
  • Last day of classes - September 28
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - October 1

13-week (13W)

  • First day - September 8
  • Last day to add - September 14
  • Last day 100% refund - September 14
  • Last day 50% refund - September 18
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - November 9
  • Last day of classes - December 12
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - December 16

2nd 10-week (10B)

  • First day - September 29
  • Last day to add - October 2
  • Last day 100% refund - October 5
  • Last day 50% refund - October 9
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - November 16
  • Last day of classes - December 12
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - December 16

2nd 5-week (5W2)

  • First day - September 29
  • Last day to add - September 30
  • Last day 100% refund - October 5
  • Last day 50% refund - October 9
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - October 21
  • Last day of classes - November 2
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - November 6

2nd 7.5-week (7H2)

  • First day - October 16
  • Last day to add - October 19
  • Last day 100% refund - October 21
  • Last day 50% refund - October 27
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - November 20
  • Last day of classes - December 12
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - December 16

3rd 5-week (5W3)

  • First day - November 4
  • Last day to add - November 5
  • Last day 100% refund - November 9
  • Last day 50% refund - November 16
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - December 1
  • Last day of classes - December 12
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - December 16

Last Day to Apply For

  • August 2026 graduation - August 1
  • December 2026 graduation - December 1
  • Fall 2026 change of major deadline - August 28
  • Summer 2026 "I" grades to "F" - September 12

Fall 2026 Payment Due Dates

  • 1st Payment Due Date for All Sessions - August 6 by 6 p.m.
  • 2nd Payment Due Date after August 6 - August 20 by 6 p.m.
  • Payment Due Date for Registrations after August 20 - Payment is due by the session start date.
    • Registrations after August 20 require payment in full, anticipated financial aid, or a payment plan by the session start date.
    • Failure to pay will result in students being dropped for non-payment.

Employee Fall Convocation

Office hours and campus services may be impacted, classes run as scheduled.

  • Wednesday, August 12

First Day of Fall Credit Classes

  • Saturday, August 22

No Credit Classes or Continuing Education Classes – College Open

  • Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6

Labor Day – College Holiday

No classes, office hours, or campus services.

  • Monday, September 7

Election/Study Day

No Credit Classes; Continuing Education Classes are offered – College Open

  • Tuesday, November 3

No Credit Classes or Continuing Education Classes – College Closed

  • Wednesday, November 25

Thanksgiving – College Holiday

No classes, office hours, or campus services.

  • Thursday, November 26

Native American Heritage Day – College Holiday

No classes, office hours, or campus services.

  • Friday, November 27

No Credit Classes or Continuing Education Classes – College Open

  • Saturday, November 28 – Sunday, November 29

Last Day of Fall Credit Classes – College Open

  • Saturday, December 12

Employee Holidays Luncheon

Office hours and campus services may be impacted.

  • Monday, December 14

Winter Break – College Closed

  • Monday, December 21 – Sunday, January 3

January 3-week (JW3)

  • First day - January 5
  • Last day to add - January 5
  • Last day 100% refund - January 6
  • Last day 50% refund - January 8
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - January 15
  • Last day of classes - January 20
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - January 25

January 5-week (JW5)

  • First day - January 5
  • Last day to add - January 6
  • Last day 100% refund - January 8
  • Last day 50% refund - January 14
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - January 22
  • Last day of classes - February 8
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - February 11

15-week (1)

  • First day - January 23
  • Last day to add - January 29
  • Last day 100% refund - January 29
  • Last day 50% refund - February 3
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - April 2
  • Last day of classes - May 14
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - May 19

1st 7.5-week (7H1)

  • First day - January 23
  • Last day to add - January 26
  • Last day 100% refund - January 28
  • Last day 50% refund - February 3
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - February 26
  • Last day of classes - March 16
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - March 19

1st 10-week (10A)

  • First day - January 23
  • Last day to add - January 27
  • Last day 100% refund - January 28
  • Last day 50% refund - February 3
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - March 10
  • Last day of classes - April 2
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - April 14

1st 5-week (5W1)

  • First day - January 23
  • Last day to add - January 25
  • Last day 100% refund - January 28
  • Last day 50% refund - February 3
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - February 15
  • Last day of classes - February 26
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - March 3

13-week (13W)

  • First day - February 6
  • Last day to add - February 11
  • Last day 100% refund - February 11
  • Last day 50% refund - February 17
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - April 14
  • Last day of classes - May 14
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - May 19

2nd 10-week (10B)

  • First day - February 27
  • Last day to add - March 3
  • Last day 100% refund - March 4
  • Last day 50% refund - March 10
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - April 21
  • Last day of classes - May 14
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - May 19

2nd 5-week (5W2)

  • First day - February 27
  • Last day to add - March 1
  • Last day 100% refund - March 4
  • Last day 50% refund - March 10
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - March 22
  • Last day of classes - April 2
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - April 14

2nd 7.5-week (7H2)

  • First day - March 17
  • Last day to add - March 19
  • Last day 100% refund - March 22
  • Last day 50% refund - March 29
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - April 27
  • Last day of classes - May 14
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - May 19

3rd 5-week (5W3)

  • First day - April 12
  • Last day to add - April 13
  • Last day 100% refund - April 16
  • Last day 50% refund - April 22
  • Last day to withdraw or audit - May 4
  • Last day of classes - May 14
  • Grades due (10 a.m.) - May 19

College Open

  • Monday, January 4

First Day of January Session Classes (TF and Online)

  • Tuesday, January 5

Spring Convocation

Office hours and campus services may be impacted, classes run as scheduled.

  • Tuesday, January 12

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – College Holiday

No classes, office hours, or campus services.

  • Monday, January 18

First Day of Regular Spring Credit Classes

  • Saturday, January 23

No Credit Classes – Continuing Education Classes Offered – College Open

  • Monday, April 5 – Tuesday, April 6

Spring Break

  • Wednesday, April 7 – Friday, April 9

No Credit Classes or Continuing Education Classes

  • Saturday, April 10 – Sunday, April 11

Celebration of Excellence

  • Friday, April 16

Last Day of Spring Credit Classes – College Open

  • Friday, May 14

Final Grades Due Date (10 a.m.)

  • Wednesday, May 19

Commencement

  • Thursday, May 20

Course Formats

Choose from a variety of flexible learning formats, including in-person, online, structured remote, and hybrid options.

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Academic Catalog

The Academic Catalog is the official College publication featuring program requirements, admissions policies, and registration procedures for the current academic year.

View the 2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Academic Catalog Archive

Browse the archive to read previous FCC Academic Catalogs. Catalogs from 2021-2022 forward are available to view online or download as a PDF, while earlier years are available to view online only.

Visit the Academic Catalog Archive

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