We are delighted to welcome you as the newest members of our campus community and so excited to embark on this new chapter of your academic life with you. As you begin your journey at Frederick Community College, our primary goal is to ensure that you feel a strong sense of belonging from the very start. Our Orientation program is designed not only to provide you with essential information but also to foster connections and relationships that will make you feel at home at FCC.
Throughout our “new to college” student orientation experiences, you can expect engaging activities, opportunities to connect with fellow students, and resources to help you navigate campus life. We want you and your families to feel supported, valued, and included every step of the way. Let’s get started!
Orientation
Frederick Community College offers a convenient virtual orientation program that all students should complete, called Go2Orientation. This valuable resource provides an in- depth review of all relevant information and support services for students to be successful at Frederick Community College. Students should take their time reviewing the detailed materials provided; they can always return to Go2Orientation after courses begin to reread any part.
Students should complete Go2Orientation prior to attending an advising session.
Advising
Once students have completed Go2Orientation, they should schedule an academic advising appointment. We encourage students to select the “Compass Days” option.
During Compass Days, students will be introduced to their career communities and receive customized information about career planning and jobs related to their major. Students will also learn about transfer and scholarship opportunities. They will receive a personalized course schedule and enroll in classes. Students will also meet other new-to-college students, tour campus services, and learn about resources related to academic success.
If students are not able to attend a “Compass Day,” they are welcome to schedule any other advising option that fits their schedule.
To sign up for Compass Days or to schedule an appointment, click here: https://enroll.frederick.edu/portal/new-to-college-advising.
