Registration & Records

I have to submit my tax return for tuition. Where do I send it?
You can submit the form(s) using the Secure Document Submission Form.

I have to submit my Social Security Benefit letter. Where do I send it?
This can be attached to the Social Security online waiver request form.

I want to Change my major/degree program. How do I do that? How long will it take?
You can request your major to be changed using the Change of Major form on the website . AIl and you will need to meet with an Advisor to discuss the requirements of the new degree program. The complete process can take between 2 –7 business days depending on the time of year requested.

I want to drop my class. How do I do that? What impact on my GPA will that have?
You can drop your class in your PeopleSoft account by submitting a Credit Add/Drop form during our business hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. . *Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for each session for important dates. A drop within the 100% refund period will have no impact on a student’s GPA and will not show on the student record. A drop past the printed 100% refund date through the last day to withdraw printed date will not impact GPA but will show on the student record as a grade of “W” for withdraw.

If you are using Financial Aid (FA) to pay for your classes, check with the FA office to see if there is any impact to your aid prior to dropping. You can email them at [email protected] or reach them by phone 301.846.2620.

I want to register but I need to show pre-requisites? Where do I send transcripts?
If you are degree seeking with FCC you may send your official transcripts to [email protected] for an evaluation to be completed. If you are looking to take a few courses at FCC and transfer you will fill out the Visiting Student Form and attach your unofficial transcript to the form for pre-requisite verification. 

I need to find my student id number and password
Your Student Id number is found on your acceptance letter to the College, as well as any documentation that has been mailed to you from the College. If you are unable to locate your student id number, you will need to come to campus with a valid photo id to retrieve your number.(Please provide written authorization with your Hand signature in pen to [email protected] with a copy of your valid photo id for your number to be sent via email, or you can submit your information using the secured document submission form).

To reset your password , visit the IT Password page. Assistance setting/resetting passwords can be directed to the Student IT Help Desk 301.846.2509

I need to update/add information to my account for my password to be reset
Please fill attach a written request with the information needing updating (email address, phone number) and your signature in pen and send the information to [email protected]

How do I send secure documents to FCC? Is it safe?
You can send secure document(s) to our Office using the Secure Document Submission Form. Please use your myfcc email account or you may fax your document(s) to: 301.624.2799. All documents submitted this way are protected and safe to submit

I am an undocumented student. Where do I find information about the Dream Act/DACA/TPS?
Information regarding the Dream Act/DACA/TPS can be found in the undocumented section of Financial Aid. When you are ready to submit your information, you can use our secure document submission form.

I want to give consent for FCC to release my educational/student record to a parent or third-party? How can I do give my consent?
You can give consent by completing and signing the Consent to Release Educational Records form.

I need to make an appointment with an Advisor. How do I do that?
To schedule an appointment with your advisor, please visit the Career and Academic Planning Services Advising page. Be sure to have your student ID number ready, as it is required to complete the booking process.

I need to apply to FCC. How do I do that?
You can apply online free of charge using the Admissions application 

I am a student at another College/University. I need to register for classes.
Obtain a Permission to Enroll/Transient Student form from your home school's Registrar's Office or an unofficial transcript as evidence of prerequisite completion and attach these documents to the Visiting Student Form. Or submit placement test exemption scores from your home college to our Testing Center. Note: Visiting Students must apply to the college before completing the Visiting Students form.

How do I register for a Continuing Education program, Institute for Learning in Retirement, CPR or Kids On Campus course?
You can register for these courses under Lifelong Learning & Personal Enrichment.

General email for inquiries [email protected].

How do I request an official Transcript?
Through a simple, secure registration system, current students and alumni, set up an account (new users) or login to Parchment (returning users).
To request a Continuing Education (non-credit) transcript, please contact FCC's Registration & Records office at 301.846.2431 or email [email protected]

Do I need my student ID number to request a transcript?
No

What if I have a financial obligation?
Students with outstanding financial obligations should contact Student Accounts at 301.624.2860 or [email protected].

What if my degree/grades are not posted on my transcript?
If you are currently enrolled, please check to make sure all of your current grades and potential degree awarding have been posted to your transcript prior to ordering your official transcript through Parchment. You can verify this by reviewing your unofficial transcript in PeopleSoft Self Service. There are no refunds for transcripts ordered without grades or credentials.

Can I attach additional paperwork to my transcript order?
For students who need to include additional paperwork with their transcript, you may attach documentation during the requesting stage in Parchment.

How do I track my transcript order?
You can login to your Parchment account at any time to track your order. Go to the Parchment
Storefront, login, and click the “Order Status” tab at the top of the page to keep track of your orders.

Can I send my transcript to myself and then forward it to another school?
If you request a transcript using Parchment and your intended recipient is another institution, DO NOT send the transcript to yourself and then forward it. It will not be considered official and you will have to pay for another transcript to be sent. Be sure to have the correct contact information for the institution or employer you are sending the transcript to.

How much do official transcripts cost?
Effective July 1, 2024, the official transcript fee will be $8.00 fee to request an official electronic transcript through Parchment, and
$10.50 fee for those delivered via the mail. Additional costs are incurred if requesting international mailing, or expedited delivery. Students will need a bank debit card or credit card to make payment when submitting a request through Parchment.

How do I get a FEMA transcript?
FEMA students with current credit conversion orders should not request a transcript from Parchment until receiving an email from FCC stating that the order is complete. Requests made prior to the completion of an order will not contain the courses on the current order and no money will be refunded.

I’m trying to send an official transcript to FCC. Where should I send it? Can I send it electronically?
Official transcripts can be sent electronically or via the mail. If sent electronically, they must be sent through a secure, third party server such as Scrip-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc. Please use the following email address when prompted, [email protected]. If your chosen provider (examples listed previously) lists Frederick Community College as a receiver, you may select the institution name instead of providing an individual email address. Some services will list the institution name and some will require an email address. If your school will be sending the transcript via the mail you can find all of the details of where to have it sent at the Incoming Transfer Students page.

I already sent an official transcript. When will my evaluation be completed?
Once we receive your transcript in Registration & Records, it typically takes 2 weeks for a transfer evaluation to be completed. However, at peak times in the registration cycle, this turnaround time may increase. During the weeks right before and after a new term begins, it can take as long as 3-4 weeks to complete your evaluation. If we require more information on a course or a department is reviewing course content, evaluations may be delayed as well. Placement test exemptions are entered when we receive the transcript. Typically, within 24 hours of the transcript being received.

There are only a couple of weeks before the semester starts and I haven't submitted official transcripts to FCC. I want to register for classes. What can I do?
If you haven't already done so, you should apply to FCC. Once your application has been submitted, request official transcripts from all institutions you've attended and have them sent to FCC. You should also obtain unofficial copies of those transcripts and meet with a member of our Career & Academic Planning Services (CAPS) office. The unofficial transcripts can be used to select courses, determine if placement testing is needed, confirm prerequisites and discuss program completion while the official transcript evaluation is in progress.

Further questions about transferring to FCC? Visit  Incoming Transfer Students.

General email – [email protected]

How do I apply for graduation and/or multiple degrees?
Apply for graduation through your PeopleSoft Student Center or via the Graduation Application Form. If you are submitting an application that is not your current major and/or multiple credentials, submit the paper graduation application. See the deadlines below each graduation date.

August 2025 Graduation
Last day to apply:  8/01/2025
Posting date (showing on transcript):  No later than 9/30/25
Confer Date:  8/30/2025
Diplomas mailed directly to students:  October 2025

December 2025 Graduation
Last day to apply: 12/01/2025
Posting date (showing on transcript): No later than 1/30/2026
Confer Date: 12/30/2025
Diplomas mailed directly to students:  February 2026

May 2026 Graduation
Last day to apply: 4/01/2026
Posting date (showing on transcript): No later than 6/30/2026
Confer Date/Commencement: 5/21/2026
Diplomas mailed directly to students: July 2026

When do I get my diploma?
Your actual diploma will be mailed to the mailing address in your PeopleSoft Student Center about four to six weeks after posting date.

hen you submit your graduation application, please the check your address in PeopleSoft to ensure we have the correct one on file. If you need to change your address you can do so by submitting the Change of Address form.

What is Commencement?
Commencement refers to the annual ceremony, officiated by the president of the College and held once a year in May. Only students who have filed an application for graduation and have met all graduation requirements may participate in the ceremony. Details about Commencement and Graduation can be found on the Graduation and Commencement page.

General email for inquiries [email protected]

Why is it important to officially drop courses? What happens if I just stop attending?
If you stop attending class and do not complete the procedure for dropping courses, you are still enrolled in the class, and you will still earn a grade for the course on your college transcript. The course grade will factor into your GPA. For some students, non-attendance results in a failing grade. Lack of attendance does not cancel your financial obligation to the College.

Will I get a grade for courses that I drop?
If you drop the course before the last day for 100% refund, the course does not appear on your transcript, so no grade is issued.  If you drop after that date but before the last day to withdraw you will receive a "W" grade for the class.  The "W" grade will be on your transcript but will not affect your GPA. For more information regarding impact to selective admissions programs consult with the Program Manager/Director.

Will I get a refund when I drop courses?
If you drop the course before the first day, you will receive a 100% tuition refund. Lack of attendance does not result in a student getting a refund.  Refunds are issued based on the academic dates listed in the course schedule.

Will I have to repay financial aid for courses that I drop?
Possibly. For more information, please contact a Financial Aid Counselor at 301.846.2620 or by email at [email protected].  The Financial Aid Office is located on the main campus, in the Financial Services Center of Jefferson Hall on the 3rd floor.

I withdrew from my class, but I have changed my mind and wish to re-enroll in my class.  How do I do that?
Send an email to [email protected] to ask about re-enrollment in the class. List the course from which you withdrew and the date of withdrawal. The registration staff will review requests on a case-by-case basis and respond to your myFCC email account. Course policies vary regarding whether work may be made up from the period during which you were withdrawn. Faculty are not required to allow you to re-enroll in a class.

Request for Retroactive Withdrawal
Students may not drop a course after the 75% date. However, extenuating circumstances with proper documentation, such as medical documents from a healthcare professional, may be approved by the Academic Appeals Policy Committee (AAPC)  to request a late or retroactive withdrawal by using the Request for Retroactive Withdrawal Form. (See Student Withdrawal Policy for additional information)  Appeal for Tuition Refund

For extenuating circumstances where the student withdraws after the normal refund period, the College may grant a partial refund of tuition and fees after the student submits an appeal through the Student Appeal for Tuition Refund Form to the Tuition Refund Committee (TRC).

Lack of attendance does not cancel your financial obligation to the college.