FCC Student Orientation

Welcome to FCC! We look forward to meeting you as you get started on your journey here!

Your next step is  our two-part Orientation:

  1. Complete the online Go2Orientation before attending an advising session. 
  2. Advising and Registration: Before you enroll in classes, you are strongly encouraged to meet with your assigned Academic Advisor to go over your pathway.  The best way to do this?  Attend a Compass Day!  At this event, you will:
    • Explore the different resources and support services we have at the College  
    • Tour our beautiful campus 
    • Meet your advisor and other students in your major 
    • Discuss career and transfer options 
    • Finalize your schedule and sign up for classes! 

Orientation

Go2Orientation  is a convenient, easy-to-navigate virtual orientation program that all students should complete before starting your first semester. Through videos, links, and clear explanations, Go2Orientation  gives new students the in-depth information you need to be successful at FCC.  Take your time going through it, and you can always return to Go2Orientation  to review any part.

 

Compass Days and Advising

Once you have completed Go2Orientation, you should meet with your assigned advisor! We have different options to meet your needs: 
 
Register for a Compass Day advising session (highly recommended)!  Our Compass Days give you a lot of great information and a chance to meet other new students as well as receiving an individualized course schedule.

Upcoming Compass Days:

June 16, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 7, 2026
July 8, 2026
July 18, 2026 *Special Saturday Schedule*
July 22, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 4, 2026

Note: Registration Opens March 2, 2026


 

Registration for Compass Day must be completed no later than one week prior to the event.

*If you can’t make a Compass Day, we have options for a 30-minute appointment with your assigned advisor. (Student Athletes should contact [email protected] to schedule their appointment.)

 

Hand holding phone with go2orientation on screen

Accommodation Statement

Under the ADA and Section 504, Frederick Community College (FCC) makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. For FCC employees needing accommodations, including interpreting, please email [email protected]. For students and others with accommodation needs or questions, please call 301.846.2408, or to request sign language interpreter services, please email [email protected]. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for College-sponsored events without a request for services. Requests must be made at least five workdays before a scheduled event to guarantee accommodations.

If your request pertains to accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least 21 calendar days in advance. Requests made less than 21 calendar days in advance may not be able to be guaranteed.

Contact

[email protected]
301.624.2793

 

Related Links

New & Formal Dual Enrollment Checklist
Transfer Student Checklist
Career & Academic Planning Services (CAPS)