Larimer Campus
Our advisors help you explore educational opportunities at FRCC, choose a certificate program or degree path, select your courses and create an academic plan, and much more.
Get Started Advising for New Students
FRCC students give new students the scoop on how to succeed. In 45 minutes you will learn how to:
- Read the schedule/catalog
- Declare a major and degree/certificate porgram
- Authorize the College Opportunity Fund (COF)
- Register for classes
- Access eWOLF
- Pay for classes and purchase books
In the weeks leading up to the start of a semester, Get Started Advising is offered on the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. No reservation is needed and each session is limited to 10 students. See schedule.
Second Step Advising for New Students
Meet one-on-one with an advisor to develop your first-semester schedule. Call (970) 204-8332 to schedule an appointment or simply drop by (first come, first served).
Other Programs
Advising offers several helpful programs for new and returning students, including:
- First Year Experience — programs and events that help new students successfully transition to FRCC and enhance their first year of college.
- Personal counseling — for FRCC students, including short-term one-on-one counseling, learning disability screening, educational workshops, and referrals to community resources.
- Single Parent Program — supports single-parent students as they pursue their educations.
- Career Services — offers students customized assistance in choosing a major, exploring careers, and job seeking.
- Veteran Services — an informational and support program for veteran students seeking to use their VA benefits at FRCC.
- Learning Community classes – an opportunity for students who will be taking ENG 090 or ENG 121. These linked classes pair English with a general education course. Talk with an academic advisor about your Learning Community class options.