In an effort to support our students remotely, while the physical campus is unavailable to students and staff, the Counseling and Advising office implemented assigned advisors to assist and provide guidance to our students. Students are assigned to advisors by major. Use the list of advisors assigned by major to find the correct advisor before using the next tab for Counseling & Advising Appointment Options to schedule an advising appointment.

We recognize the distinctive and emerging needs of each FCC student and offer many ways for every individual to access the support needed for success.

All new students to college, including previously dual enrollment students, are introduced to Counseling & Advising Services during ROAR. Incoming transfer students and current FCC students should make an appointment with their assigned advisor under the Counseling & Advising appointment options.

Advising Appointments

are one-on-one meetings that take place in person. Meetings match expert advisors to student needs. Together, they plan for successes and collaborate to resolve individual challenges. Same day appointments are often available for 30 or 60 minutes, and students can select general or specialized services when using the online appointment scheduling tool below.

Face-to-face appointments are best for:

• Students who needs comprehensive support
• Students who are in complex or unusual situations
• Students who are facing new or unexpected challenges
• Students who are studying specialized academic areas
• Students who prefer to meet in person and allow ample time for discussion

Email Advising

is a dedicated FCC email account that receives student questions and routes them to the best staff member to help. This option is always available and is monitored during normal business hours. Advisors typically respond within 24-36 hours.

Contact Advising.

Quick Question Advising

is available in Jefferson Hall during normal business hours. Front-desk advisors provide instant answers to the most common student questions. This face-to-face service takes just a few minutes or less, and no appointment is required. General questions can be answered quickly, while situations that require appointments can be identified and quickly scheduled with the help of FCC staff.

Visit the Counseling and Advising office on the second floor of Jefferson Hall.

Virtual Advising

is an interactive video conference scheduled between student and advisor. This option is available by appointment during normal business hours and is best for students in unique situations that prohibit the ability to meet face-to-face.

Students under the age of 16 who have been identified as having exceptional academic or fine arts talent may enroll in selected college courses at FCC.

Requirements

• Students must be at least 12 years of age and have completed the seventh grade or equivalent education.
• Students must demonstrate exceptional academic or fine arts talent and be deemed able to adhere to the college’s standards of behavior. 
• Students must submit the standard application for admission.
• Students may be required to submit documentation such as an official high school transcript, letters of recommendation, samples of student work, and/or evidence of meeting criteria of exceptional academic talent.

Enrollment Steps for Students Under 16 Years of Age

1. Pre-Admission Interview: Students must complete a pre-admission screening interview with the Under 16 Academic Advisor. Schedule an Under 16 Advising Appointment.
    
2. Apply to FCC: With the approval of the Under 16 Advisor, students will submit an application for admission. There is no fee to apply.
    
3. Complete Placement Testing: Students must meet the appropriate placement score or exemption for the courses in which they intend to enroll as outlined in the Academic Assessment and Placement Policy and Procedures. There is no fee for placement testing.
    
   • Learn More and Schedule Placement Testing
   • Note: A photo ID, Student ID number, and a referral to the Testing Center (provided by the Under 16 Advisor) are required to take placement tests. Acceptable forms of ID include: passport, student photo ID, MVA temporary photo ID, OR an original birth certificate plus two proofs of residence from the parent, such as a property tax bill, rental contract, or utility bill. Students may also use the ACCUPLACER Student ID Form for photo ID requirements.
4. Follow up: Once testing is complete, students must schedule a follow-up Under 16 Advising Appointment.


5. Register for Classes:  Students enrolled in the Under 16 program will be limited to a maximum of two courses per semester, with continuance at the College based upon satisfactory performance in the previous semester.
    
   • Students and Parents must complete the Under 16 Student Agreement Form in order to enroll in classes at FCC.
   • Students must meet with the Under 16 Academic Advisor to register for classes until the student turns 16.
   • Transcript evaluation must be no less than two weeks prior to the start of the semester for which the student seeks enrollment. 

Please use the button above to schedule your Under 16 Advising appointment. You can also contact the Under 16 Advisor, Monica Hutchins, at MHutchins@frederick.edu.