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Admissions Policy and Procedures for Frederick Community College (FCC) outlining the college’s open admissions commitment to lifelong learning while defining eligible applicants for credit and special admissions programs. It states nondiscrimination rules, explains that program admission is not guaranteed for all students, and describes how verifiably accurate materials determine approval, including requirements such as transcripts and credentials where applicable. It also addresses possible denial or revocation for safety concerns and details due-process steps for affected individuals, followed by student classification categories.

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Philosophy and Purpose

Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy and Procedures

Enrollment Requirements and Steps for Credit Students

Enrollment Requirements and Steps for Non-Credit Students

Additional Requirements and Steps for Enrollment for Specific Students

Selective Admission Programs

Special Admission Programs

Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium

Table of Contents I. Philosophy and Purpose .................................................................................................. 1 II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy and Procedures .......................................... 1 III. Enrollment Requirements and Steps for Credit Students ........................................... 5 IV. Enrollment Requirements and Steps for Non-Credit Students .................................. 6 V. Additional Requirements and Steps for Enrollment for Specific Students ............... 7 A. Transfer Students .......................................................................................................... 7 B. Non-immigrant (F-1) Students and Students with Other Visas.................................... 8 C. English as a Second Language (ESL) Students ............................................................ 9 D. Registered Sex Offender ............................................................................................. 10 VI. Selective Admission Programs ..................................................................................... 11 A. Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Certificate (ADN & PN) .............. 12 B. Nuclear Medicine Technology (NM) ......................................................................... 13 C. Respiratory Care (RC) ................................................................................................ 14 D. Surgical Technology (ST) .......................................................................................... 15 VII. Special Admission Programs ........................................................................................ 16 A. Maryland State Police Associate of Applied Science/Police Science Program ......... 16 B. Honors College ........................................................................................................... 17 C. Advanced Credit/Dual Enrollment Programs ............................................................. 17 D. Gifted and Talented Students Under 16 Years of Age ............................................... 17 E. Home School Students................................................................................................ 18 F. Ability to Benefit Student........................................................................................... 19 VIII. Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium ........................................ 19 I. Philosophy and Purpose Frederick Community College (“FCC” or the “College”) is an open admissions College committed to lifelong learning. The College admits individuals into credit programs of study who have earned a high school diploma, or who otherwise meet the criteria for oneof the Special Admissions Programs listed in this Policy and Procedures. A high school diploma is not required to participate in Continuing Education courses or programs. The College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs and employment. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to all programs of study and courses. Admission to a specific program of study shall be in accordance with the requirements and procedures established for the specific program of study as adopted by the College. Admission to a specific program of study will be granted based on verifiably accurate application materials, which may include the application for admission, academic transcripts, test data, and other appropriate educational information or credentials, and/or where required, evidence of physical exams, background checks or test results. Admission

FAQs

What types of students does FCC allow into credit programs?

FCC admits individuals into credit programs who have earned a high school diploma or who meet criteria for one of the listed Special Admissions Programs. A high school diploma is not required for Continuing Education courses or programs.

Does admission to FCC guarantee admission to every program and course?

No. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to all programs of study and courses. Program admission follows the specific program’s requirements and procedures.

How are application materials used in admissions decisions?

Admissions decisions are based on verifiably accurate application materials, which may include an admission application, academic transcripts, test data, credentials, and when required, evidence of physical exams, background checks, or test results.

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