Program Eligibility
Any new to college incoming student or current first-year student who meets one of the following criteria is eligible to join the PASS program:
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Student who identify as a first-generation college student
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Students who identify as coming from a limited-income, racially-underrepresented or underserved background
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Students who want additional math, English, or writing support before re-taking the Accuplacer test
Registration Process:- Students must have completed an application to FCC, taken a placement test, or provide documentation/proof of exemptions before submitting a registration form
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Students must complete the PASS registration form and sign-up for a 30-minute conversation with a program staff member after submitting a registration form
Program requirements- Attend Summer and Winter Bridge Academies
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Attend monthly meetings with a dedicated staff member
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Must attend all monthly meetings to receive a scholarship for the second year of participation in the program
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Enroll in classes for the Fall and Spring semester
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Participate in PASS and campus workshops and events
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Receive and maintain a 2.0 gpa at FCC
Candidates are invited to join PASS based on their academic and leadership potential at FCC. Once you submit your registration form, you will participate in your first one-on-one conversation with a Student Success Program staff member. These conversations will be scheduled based on your availability within two weeks of receiving your registration form. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at
studentsuccessprograms@frederick.edu or
301-624-2894