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• Academic Dates
• Campus Events & Activities

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• Career & Transfer Corner
• Clubs & Organizations
• MyFCC Student Portal

 Announcements

2023 Spring Registration is Now Open!

Continue your journey at FCC this spring. Offering online and in-person registration for a variety of programs, from academic degrees and certificates to workforce training and continuing education, we are here to assist you. View our spring schedules, visit Career & Academic Planning Services, or come by and see us in Jefferson Hall to get started today. 

Today is Election Day • Go Vote!

Election Day is here… if you are eligible to vote, then please do so! Voter resources and more are available at the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Join Us for Military Appreciation Week

Wednesday, November 9
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Student Center Lobby
FCC students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy free cupcakes to celebrate FCC veterans (available while quantities last).

Thursday, November 10
9:00 a.m. • Campus Flag Pole
FCPS Career and Technology Center Homeland Security/Criminal Justice students are honoring veterans in our community during a Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. Breakfast and a short program will follow in the Student Center. Register online to attend.

Friday, November 11
8:30 a.m. • Veteran & Military Student Center (A109)
FCC Veterans and Active Duty students are invited to enjoy free coffee and donuts (available while quantities last).

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Every year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) supports Survivor Days around the world, times when suicide loss survivors can unite to find connection, understanding, & hope through their shared experience.

Health & Wellness Information

Dr. Nora Clark, Vice President for Student Affairs, would like to share health and wellness information about infectious diseases and encourage you to be mindful of our shared responsibility in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases.

Community College Geographies & the Politics of Care

Professor Anne Hofmann, FCC English Department Chair, is conducting research on the experience of being both a community college student and a caregiver. Learn more and find out how to participate.

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 Academic Dates

Mark Your Calendars

November 8
Election Day: No Credit Classes

November 12
Second 10-Week: Last Day to Withdraw
Third 5-Week: Last Day 50% Refund

December 1
Graduation Application Deadline - Apply online via your Student PeopleSoft Account or by complete and submit a graduation application form. Learn more 

 Campus Events & Activities

MOSAIC Center Presents Bafá Bafá 

Bafá Bafá, designed to build cross-cultural awareness, invites guests to experience the power of culture, beliefs, and language, and by extension build empathy for those from other cultures. RSVP at MOSAICCenter@frederick.edu

FCC Vaccination Clinic

Frederick Community College welcomes all FCC students, employees, and their families to our upcoming vaccine and booster clinic. Available vaccines include Bivalent Pfizer Booster (12+) and Bivalent Moderna Booster (12+).

Interfaith Dinner

Join with people of different faith backgrounds to enjoy a meal together while sharing stories and gaining a deeper understanding of each other. While dinner is free of charge, guests are asked to bring donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for The Frederick Community Fridge.

 Career & Transfer Corner

Now Hiring! On Campus Jobs are Available at FCC

Designed to provide a successful work-learning experience, Federal Work Study (FWS) positions are characterized by high expectations and continual support to facilitate a positive experience for both students and staff. Positions are available to FCC students receiving financial support for their education. 

Join Us on Transfer Tuesdays

Meet up with us on Zoom for an information-packed event to gain the tips and tools you need to smoothly navigate the transfer process. Learn how to get started, what to do, where to go, and how to keep track along the way.

New Off Campus and Virtual Transfer Recruitment Events

Discover your future during upcoming transfer events. Click below, visit FCC Transfer Services or download our flyer to learn more.

A. James Clark School of Engineering Chemical & Biomolecular Open House
November 6 • 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. • College Park, Maryland

The Universities at Shady Grove Undergraduate and Graduate Open House
November 12 • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Rockville, Maryland

Elizabethtown College Open House
November 12 • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Virtual Transfer Fair
November 16 • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Virtual Zoom Event

Upcoming Transfer Events

Discover your future during upcoming transfer events. Click below, visit FCC Transfer Services or download our flyer to learn more.

UMCP Engineering: Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (ESIOT)
November 8 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

University of Baltimore
November 10 • 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Stevenson University Online
November 15 • 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Shenandoah University
November 16 • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Neumann University of Pennsylvania
November 17 • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP)

A pathway to earn an undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland, MTAP provides transfer advising resources, discounted UMD courses, and guaranteed admission to the university when meeting eligibility requirements.

 Clubs and Organizations

Accounting/Business Club Presents The Journey

Hear from Accounting/Business Club guest speaker Mr. Aubrey B. Farrar as he shares his career development journey from community college student majoring in Business to Senior V. P. of Cyber Security at Bank of America.

CRU Club Winter Coat Drive Now through December 1

To benefit the community, Frederick Rescue Mission is now accepting new or gently used coats, scarves, hats, and gloves at the Rich Ropp Group Offices, located at 1020 Mill Pond Road, Suite M, through Thursday, December 1.

Find Out What's New & What's Happening

Check out student clubs and organizations at Frederick Community College. Explore upcoming events and activities, gather the latest news, and more.

Anime Club Meetings
Mondays & Thursdays • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. • H106C

Bio & Pre-Health Club
Monthly • First & Third Thursdays • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • H111

Biotechnology Club
Monthly • First Tuesday • 2:15 to 4:00 p.m. • H105

Ceramics Club Raku Firing Event
November 12 • 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Mercer-Akre Kiln

Chess Club Interest Meeting
November 14 • 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. • H111

CRU Club
Every Wednesday • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • H102 / Zoom

Culinary Club
Every other Tuesday • 3:00 p.m. • Monroe Center

Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Honors Student Association (HSA)

Literary Café

Muslim Student Association (MSA)
November 9 & 21 and December 5 • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • H106C

Nursing Club
November 21 • 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. • L131

Rotaract Club
Every Monday • 1:00 p.m. • H106C

STEM Club
November 17 and December 1 • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • B106

World Language Club Meeting
November 17 • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. • H102

 MYFCC Student Portal

Let Your Creativity Shine!

Currently seeking student drawings, essays, interviews, paintings, photography, poetry, and stories, The Tuscarora Review is now welcoming submissions through January 13, 2023. Visit us online for guidelines, dates and details.

Free Tickets! Maryland Ensemble Theatre

Make plans this holiday to see "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," a Maryland Ensemble Theatre production running December 2 to 23. Free tickets are available in the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement (H101) while quantities last. Learn more at marylandensemble.org.

Up to two free tickets per person for FCC students, faculty and staff.

Softball Players Wanted!

FCC Athletics is seeking softball players to fill out the spring 2023 roster. If you are interested, please send an email to Head Coach Shawn Harbaugh at sharbaugh@frederick.edu or give him a call at 717.357.3334.

Construction Notice

The Parking Deck is currently closed to allow for scheduled maintenance and repair work. Parking lots on campus will remain open during this time. Thank you for your patience while this necessary work is completed.

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