Front Range Community College’s Larimer Campus is offering a new option for people who want to want to get their High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. The Testing Center on the college’s campus in Fort Collins now offers all the HSE exams recognized by the state of Colorado: -General Education Diploma (GED) -High School Equivalency Test […]
Want a Career Change? Tips for Going Back to School.
Some people go to college to launch their careers. Others go back to college to hit the reset button. Maybe you’ve been in a career for a long time and have burned out. Or maybe you just want to pivot into a related position or field, and figure that additional education will help you make […]
Five Fascinating Facts About Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a great opportunity to celebrate African Americans’ many achievements throughout U.S. history. Since 1976, this annual celebration has recognized the contributions of black Americans to our country. Here are five important things to know about this meaningful commemoration: It Started as a Week. In 1915, Harvard-educated historian Carter G. Woodson […]
Six Things to Do When College Gets Hard
Nobody ever said college would be easy! There are times you will feel stressed, lost, and overwhelmed. Here’s the good news: You’re not the first student to have these feelings. And even more important, you can get through anything if you embrace the right mindset. Here are six tips on how to push through hard […]
What are the Benefits of a Work-Study Job in College?
As a non-traditional student, I was pleasantly surprised—and relieved—to receive work-study aid when I enrolled at Front Range Community College (FRCC). Only a month before, I had decided to take the plunge and study web development. This was after researching various programs and colleges for months. I had struggled in a very competitive job market […]
FRCC Ranked as Military Friendly® Large Community College
Front Range Community College is a Military Friendly® School, ranked No. 2 in the country in the large community college category, according to the website militaryfriendly.com. The designation recognizes a school’s “commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community”—including active duty, guard, veterans, and military spouses. Military Friendly® takes […]
10 Tips to Be More Productive Each Day
As a college student, there’s a lot on your plate: homework, studying, class time, work, and making time for yourself, your family, and your friends. If you can improve your own productivity, you’ll be able to accomplish it all! Let’s get right to it. Here are 10 tips to make the most of your time […]
MLK Day: Be The Catalyst
This week we celebrate the memory and legacy of a great American leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His message continues to resonate with those committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice. The MLK holiday also serves as a reminder of Front Range Community College’s own efforts to achieve our vision as outlined in our […]