Upper Keys Center 305-852-8007

1. Key West Campus 305-296-9081 Middle Keys Center 305-743-2133 Upper Keys Center 305-852-8007

2. Brevard Community College • Broward State College • College of Central Florida • Chipola College • Daytona State College • Edison State College • Florida Gateway College • Florida State College at Jacksonville • Florida Keys Community College • Gulf Coast State College • Hillsborough Community College • Indian River State College • Lake-Sumter Community College • Miami Dade College • North Florida Community College • Northwest Florida State College • Palm Beach State College • Pasco-Hernando Community College • Pensacola State College • Polk State College • St. Johns River State College • St. Petersburg College • Santa Fe College • Seminole State College • South Florida Community College • State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota • Tallahassee Community College • Valencia Community College Florida’s 28 Community & State Colleges

3. For transfer to University AND/OR . . . • General Education requirements for the A.S. degree programs located in Key West or UKC • Academic Advisor: Nancy Smith nancy.smith@fkcc.edu Complete Your Associate in Arts Degree at MKC

4. Involves a broad range of general education requirements, including 36 credits of communications, mathematics, humanities, natural science, and social science requirements, and 24 elective credits for a total of 60 credit hours. • Equivalent to the first 2 years of study at the University level (Freshman and Sophomore levels). • Earn your AA Degree at FKCC and transfer to any of the 11 Public Universities more than 25 Independent Colleges and Universities! *(except limited access programs) University Transfer – Associate in Arts degree (AA)

5. Accounting • Biology • Business Administration and Management • Criminal Justice Studies • Dental Hygienist • General Transfer • History • Hospitality and Tourism Management • Marine/Aquatic Biology • Pre-Nursing • Psychology University Requirement- AA Degree Foreign Language Requirement: • For undergraduate admission to a state university, students must have earned 2 years in a foreign language at the high school level. • If a student did NOT complete this requirement while in high school, the student must complete 8 credit hours in one foreign language at FKCC prior to transferring. AA Educational Plans for:

6. University of West Florida • Florida State University • Florida A & M University • University of Florida • University of North Florida • University of Central Florida • University of South Florida • Florida Atlantic University • Florida International University • Florida Gulf Coast University • New College of Florida State Universities

7. Barry University • Beacon College • Bethune-Cookman College • Clearwater Christian College • Eckerd College • Edward Waters College • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Flagler College • Florida College • Florida Hospital College of Heath Sciences • Florida Institute of Technology • Florida Memorial University • Florida Southern College • Hodges University • International College • Jacksonville University • Lynn University • Nova Southeastern University • Palm Beach Atlantic University • Rollins College • Southeastern University • Stetson University • St. Leo University • St. Thomas University • University of Tampa • Warner University • Webber International University Independent Colleges and Universities

8. General Information • College Mission Statement • Rules and Regulations • Student Affairs • Admission Requirements • Academic Advising • Orientation • Testing • Academic Policies & Procedures • Student Responsibility • Withdrawal Policies • Course Substitutions • Academic Probation/Suspension • Programs of Study/Specialized Academic Programs • Course Descriptions Online FKCC Catalog

9. Policies and Procedures • Academic Calendar- Important Semester Dates • Programs of Study • Fee Information • Student Affairs • Admissions • Financial Aid • Student Advisement and Engagement • Academic Advising • Orientation • Testing • Academic Regulations • Appeals • Graduation Requirements • Class Attendance • The Gordon Rule • 6,000 word writing requirement for English and Humanities • Student Activities • Student Clubs • Special Support Services Student Handbook

10. Infractions /Misconduct Any student found to have committed or to have attempted to commit the following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions: • Plagiarism • Sexual Battery • Sexual Harassment • Sexual Offenses • Standards of Dress • Theft • Trespassing • Unauthorized access to College Property • Unauthorized Use of College Name • Unauthorized Use of Other Person’s Name or Signature • Vandalism • Victimization/Extortion or Threats/Intimidation of a More Serious Nature • Weapons ** On accession, situations may arise not specifically covered by College regulations or the Code, but which are harmful to the welfare of the College community or are obstructive to the orderly processes of the college, in these incidents, interpretation will be made by representative of the College and appropriate action which to be taken. Student Code of Conduct information is located in the 2013-2014 Student Handbook pages 29-45 • Alcohol/Drugs • Academic Integrity Violation • Arson • Bomb Threat • Bullying • Burglary • Cheating • Computer Fraud • Cyber Attack • Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct • Extortion • False Fire Alarm • False and Misleading Information • Felony Transfer • Fighting • Force or Violence • Gross Insubordination or Open Defiance • Harassment • Hazing • Inciting, Leading or Participating in a Major Student Disorder • Intentional Damage of College Property/Personal Property • Other more Serious Miscellaneous Conduct • Physical Abuse Student Code of Conduct

11. Florida Keys Community College has a variety of resources that can help you move toward your academic and career goals. A number of our resources are listed below: • Advising Services- • Coral Shores: 305-809-3146 • Marathon: 305-809-3145 • Student Activities- Call Laura Estevez 305-809-3247 • Financial Aid-305-809-3523 • Bookstore- www.fkcc.edu • Special Support Services -Call Suzy Park 305-809-3269 • Online Faculty Directory - www.fkcc.edu • SMARTHINKING- Online Tutoring www.smarthinking.com • Degree Works- www.fkcc.edu Resources

12. What are the benefits in using myFKCC Student Services? • Check Student Email • Review Degree Works Audit • Log-on to Online Courses • Utilize Registration Tools • Add/Drop Courses • Registration Status • Course Schedule • Review Student Account and Account Balances • Pay Online • Financial Aid • Review Financial Aid • Requirements • Holds • Status • Progress • Utilize Student Services • One Stop Shop assistance myFKCC Student Services

13. What are the benefits in using Degree Works? • Determine what requirements you need to fulfill in order to complete your degree. • Identify what requirements you have completed in the general education and program areas. • View individual course grades, cumulative grade-point average (GPA), and major average. • Determine which courses you have taken or transferred, and which ones count as electives. • View transfer credits, waivers, and exemptions applied toward degree. • Project grade performance using the GPA calculator. • See how your coursework could be applied toward another program using the What If option. • Learn the prerequisites and co-requisites for courses by clicking on the course numbers. *See myFKCC and Degree Works Instruction Sheet located in folder* Degree Works

14. Fall Term 2013 • August 19, 2013-Classes begin • August 26, 2013- Last day to change courses for Term I; last day to withdraw and receive 100% refund • September 2, 2013- Labor Day (college closed) • September 10, 2013 - Fall Convocation (no classes) • October 24, 2013- Last day to apply for graduation at the end of Term I • October 31, 2013- Last day to withdraw from class with a grade of "W".  Last day to change registration status to audit • November 11, 2013- Veteran's Day (college closed) • November 27- December 1, 2013- Thanksgiving Holiday (college closed) • December 9, 2013- Classes end • December 11, 2013- Final grades due by noon • December 13, 2013- Fall Commencement • December 19, 2013-January 1, 2014- Winter Break (college closed) Academic Calendar

15. Spring Term 2014 • January 10, 2014-Classes begin • January 17, 2014-Last day to change courses for Term II; last day to withdraw and receive 100% refund • January 20, 2014- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (college closed) • February 14, 2014- President's Day (college closed) • March 3, 2014- Last day to apply for graduation at the end of Term II • March 24-30, 2014- Spring Break (college closed) • April 2, 2014- Last day to withdraw from class with a grade of "W". Last day to change registration status to audit • May 5, 2014- Classes end • May 7, 2014- Final grades due, 12noon • May 9, 2014- Spring Commencement Academic Calendar

16. Academic Calendar • Online Student Handbook • Online Registration • Online Catalog • Links to Federal Financial Aid Application • Course Schedule • Testing • Student Email • Information about degree programs including AA/AS/ AAS/Certificates • Career Resources • Student Activities • Library • Online Bookstore • Faculty & Staff Directory • Important Announcements • Final Grades • FAQ Page • Virtual Campus Map Our Website www.fkcc.edu

17. The Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test (PERT) will determine if your academic skills are currently at college level in reading, writing, and math. • Your scores may indicate that you need a some additional academic review to bring your skills up to college level in a particular area. Listed below are specific Developmental courses students may place into: • Developmental Reading I • Developmental Reading II • Developmental Writing I • Developmental Writing II • Developmental Math I • Developmental Math II What are Developmental Courses?

18. First determine your developmental course needs (use your highest scores from any/all tests taken within 2 years). • Completion of all developmental needs prior to earning 12 college level credit hours is required. Meaning that all students who place in prep courses will need to take them within their first semester. • Only three attempts permitted for any course (withdrawals count). Refer to Total Attempts in the 2013-2014 FKCC Catalog. • Third attempts at courses charge full cost at Out-of State rates ($438.73 per credit). • Contact your Academic Advisor or Program Advisor at least once per semester. Scheduling Considerations

19. www.flvc.org • Explore careers and determine career objectives • Search for public or private four-year college or universities and community colleges • Explore College and University programs and majors • Apply online to public Universities • Learn about and apply for Financial Aid CollegeFish.org • www.collegefish.org • Promote higher Community College degree completion • Promote timely, effective, and seamless University transfer for Community College Students • Provide free online resources to manage, monitor, and enhance process for students Florida Virtual Campus- Florida's Online Learning Resource Center

20. It Provides: • Grants • Scholarships • Work Study • Stafford Loans • Outside Sources Apply for the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid How Do I Pay For My Education?

21. www.flvc.org Your source for career assessments, college and university searches, online applications and more. • www.fafsa.ed.gov Steps for filling out your FAFSA, set up your pin number, submit your FAFSA. Important Financial Aid Websites

22. FKCC Student Clubs and Events List of Clubs to Join: • Student Government Association • Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society • Book Club • Mud Pi (Ceramics Club) • Scuba Club • Environmental Club • FNSA (Nursing) Club • Bone Island Athletic Club • Brain Bowl Academic Challenge Team • National Technical Honor Society • Marine Prop-Master Club • Residence Hall Association Events Include: • Beach Parties • Community Clean-Up • Game Night • Workshops • Snorkel Trips • Campus BBQs • Movie Night • Bowling Night • State Conferences

23. Campus Notifications In the event of an emergency, college closure, or cancellation, students will automatically receive a phone call and email from FKCC. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date via Enrollment Services.   Please note: all email communication will automatically go to your fkcc.edu email account so make sure you check it regularly!

24. Understand your limits with course loads: Part-time ≤ 11 credits Full-time ≥ 12 credits • Where to go for help? • Campus Resources • Educational Planning Tools? • Advising Services • Remember to allow 1-2 hours of study time for each credit hour. • Always print your class schedule to confirm assigned classroom before first day of classes. • Attend ALL classes • Third attempt on a course will equal Out of State tuition rate. • $438.73 per credit Reading your Class schedule: M= Monday T= Tuesday W= Wednesday R=Thursday F= Friday S= Saturday U= Sunday Helpful Points for You …