Not every student goes to college with a clear path in mind. Maybe you know you want a degree, but you’re still figuring out a major. You’re in the right place! FRCC is affordable and offers lots of personal attention thanks to small class sizes and supportive staff. Now is the perfect time to explore […]
What is an A.A. Degree?
It’s the first day of New Student Orientation, and as I look over the crowd of eager and excited students I can’t help but feel that a sense of anxiety sits on their minds. In fact, I can almost feel it as I remember what it was like to be in their shoes, not knowing […]
Why Meet with an Academic Advisor?
As a first generation college student, I did not understand the value of meeting with an academic advisor until I needed to declare a major and discuss my courses. Being first generation, I felt ashamed for asking questions and not knowing what I need to do. Not until I felt lost did I accept that […]
FRCC Teacher Honored as Colorado Adult Educator of the Year
Haven Marsh, who teaches high school equivalency classes at Front Range Community College’s Center for Adult Learning in Fort Collins, is the Colorado Adult Educator of the Year by the Colorado Adult Education Professional Association. Marsh has been teaching high school equivalency for nine years. In that time she has prepared over 500 students for the […]
Advanced Energy Partnering with FRCC to Create New Center for Integrated Manufacturing
Lab Development Funding Provided to Support the Much-Needed Addition of Industry Professionals to the Local Workforce FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 12, 2018— Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS), a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions and Front Range Community College (FRCC), Colorado’s largest community college, today announced a partnership to […]
FRCC Students, Retirees Unite to Create Bird-Friendly Garden
Armed with shovels, 25 Front Range Community College students and three retirees descended upon the Fort Collins Senior Center this fall. Their goal: to turn a patio into bird habitat. As Colorado grows, wildlife habitat is decreasing, but communities can do a lot to become more wildlife-friendly. A Network of Habitat Patches This is the […]
Gift Giving on a Student Budget
The holidays are a special time to spend with family and friends, but for college students with a tight budget, the gifting part can be a little stressful. How can you pull off presents for your family and friends when money is tight? Short answer: by thinking outside the big box store! Here are possible […]
Tips for Getting a Scholarship
The application period for Front Range Community College (FRCC) Foundation scholarships is now open and closes March 1. Scholarships to attend FRCC are the key to an exceptional education when the funds just aren’t there to pay for college. I know. I am a scholarship recipient studying at the Boulder campus—a very grateful recipient. Follow […]