Catalog

You may use the online catalog to complete this section if it is available and you choose to do so. Links are provided where appropriate.

Navigating the Catalog

Your catalog is a storehouse of valuable information. You can navigate the catalog in two primary ways. The first page of the catalog is the contents page. Go to this page now and read through it to get an idea of the kinds of information available. There is also an index on the last few pages of the printed catalog. It provides a more detailed list of topics covered.

For the purposes of this orientation, we will be using links to the online catalog. Follow the links provided below.

Glossary of Terms

There are some new terms for you to learn as a college student. Reviewing the definitions on this page of the catalog will help you understand the information that will follow.

Degree and Certificate Programs

This list will give you an idea of the many types of programs available at Florida Community College.

College Calendar

The College calendar contains many important dates, including the first and last day of classes, deadlines, holidays, and more. It is organized by terms or semesters; each academic year has three primary terms (also known as semesters): Fall (beginning in August), Spring (beginning in January), and Summer (beginning in May).

Drop and Withdrawal

It's important to know the difference between drop and withdrawal deadlines. The drop deadline is the last day you can drop a class and receive a full refund. If you drop a class, it will not show up on your transcript or count as an attempt. Withdrawal, on the other hand, results in a “W” showing up on your transcript. A withdrawal is not counted against your grade point average, but it does count as an attempt. You will only be allowed three attempts for any given course taken at Florida Community College and must pay increased tuition for the third attempt.

Referring to the College calendar, review the drop and withdrawal dates for the term you plan to enter Florida Community College. You will use these dates to answer the related questions on your orientation Worksheet.

NOTE: The College offers a variety of “sessions” within a term, with different beginning and ending dates than the regular semester. If you enroll for a session other than the typical 16 week semester, the drop and withdrawal dates will be different than those listed in the catalog. You must refer to your fee receipt or your schedule (in Artemis) to find the correct dates.

Graduation Requirements

The catalog also summarizes the graduation requirements for the various programs offered at Florida Community College. The requirements listed in the catalog you receive when you first enter a Florida Community College program are effective for five years. If it takes you longer than this to complete your program of study, you will be “rolled over” into a different catalog year that may contain different program requirements.

NOTE: There are often graduation factors that may not be printed in the catalog. It is very important that you seek advisement early in your course of study.

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