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It’s easy to apply to FRCC! Simply apply online.

If you have never applied to FRCC, you will need to first create an account using your own personal email. 

If you have attended or applied in the past year, you are an active student and do not need to re-apply. 

Former students who return after an absence of 12 months or more must re-apply for admission.

Degree and certificate requirements in effect at the time of re-admission apply to re-admitted students.

Contact the Admissions & Outreach office to verify your status. 

• Boulder County Campus (Longmont): (303) 678-3722
• Brighton County Campus: (303) 404- 5099
• Larimer Campus (Fort Collins): (970) 226-2500
• Westminster Campus: (303) 404-5000

The Admissions & Outreach department can assist you with applying for admission and learning about the enrollment process for FRCC. They also give tours of the campus and provide information on our academic programs and financial aid. See contact information for the Admissions Office at each campus.

All students new to college need to attend a New Student Orientation session. Attending New Student Orientation is required because it's the best way to get started. Research shows that students who attend an orientation feel more connected and prepared. Orientation is offered on multiple days/times at your campus each semester. Orientation lasts for approximately four hours. To sign up for orientation log in to the eWOLF student portal, click the Navigate icon and complete your To-Do items.

Contact the Admissions and Outreach office with any questions. 

• Boulder County Campus (Longmont):  (303) 678-3722
• Brighton Center: (303) 404-5099
• Larimer Campus (Fort Collins): (970) 226-2500
• Westminster: (303) 404-5000

There are many opportunities at FRCC for high school students! Students are welcome to attend independently, or as part of a program sponsored by their local school district. The options are outlined below. Learn about all high school programs.

• High School Select - Take courses at your high school for both high school and college credit by either FRCC-approved high school instructors or FRCC faculty. Tuition is covered by the school district, but students may be responsible for textbooks and fees.
• Campus Select - Take classes with college students on campus at FRCC for both high school and college credit. Tuition is covered by the school district, but students may be responsible for textbooks and fees.
• Independent Study - High school students are welcome to take college classes at FRCC without school district approval. Students should be aware that they will not qualify for most types of financial aid.
  • Students who are under 17 years old will need to fulfill college-level assessment requirements and fill out additional paperwork.
  • High school students older than 17 can follow the standard FRCC enrollment process.
• Career Pathways - At our Larimer Campus in Fort Collins, high school students can participate in one of nine Career and Technical Education programs, such as Law Enforcement Exploration or Automotive Technology.  Most programs are held on campus at FRCC. Tuition is covered by Poudre and Thompson School Districts, but each program requires a moderate student fee. Learn more about the Career Pathways programs.
• Gateway to College - At our Westminster Campus, students who have dropped out of high school and those at risk of dropping out earn their high school diploma and college credits. Learn more the Gateway to College program.

All new students need to attend a New Student Orientation session. You can choose from multiple days/times when orientation is offered each semester at your campus. Orientation is offered each semester at your campus. Orientation lasts for approximately four hours.To sign up for orientation log in to the eWOLF student portal, click the Navigate icon and complete your To-Do items.

Contact the Admissions and Outreach office with any questions. 

• Boulder County Campus (Longmont):  (303) 678-3722
• Brighton Center:  (303) 404-5099
• Larimer Campus (Fort Collins): (970) 226-2500
• Westminster Campus: (303) 404-5000

At FRCC, we consider international students an integral part of our diverse student body. International students obtaining an I-20 have additional steps to follow, there is a special application to complete and earlier deadlines to follow. For more information select which best describes you:

• You are living outside the United States and want to come to FRCC.
• You want to transfer to FRCC from another college in the United States.
• You want to take classes at FRCC that will transfer to your school within the United States.
• You want to learn English. Important note: FRCC does not issue an I-20 for the study of English. Learn about our ESL programs.
• You want to verify which courses you have taken online. Request an online course audit.

There is no application fee to apply to FRCC. It’s easy to get started! See how to apply now.

Our open-admission policy means that anyone seeking to better themselves through education is welcome at our college.

• If you are at least 17 years old, you will be admitted automatically to Front Range Community College.
• Students who are under 17 years old and want to take college classes independently (not paid through a school district) will need to demonstrate college readiness through an academic assessment. 
• Admission to the college, however, does not ensure acceptance into any specific program.

For more information, see Admissions.

There is no application deadline so you can apply anytime.

Spring semester – starts in January
Summer semester – starts in May
Fall semester – starts in August

All new students need to complete the Enrollment Checklist to sign up for required New Student Orientation.

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FRCC does not have a minimum high school GPA requirement for general admissions. Our mission, as a community college, is to provide access to education for anyone desiring to further their schooling, and a person’s GPA from high school will not prevent a person from attending FRCC.

We do require students to take a placement assessment, to be placed in the correct level of reading, English, and math courses. There are certain instances where students qualify for an exemption to these placement tests.

See how to apply to FRCC.

FRCC does not require ACT or SAT test scores for admission, however your ACT or SAT scores may excuse you from taking all or part of the college placement assessment.

You will submit yourACT/SAT scores by completing the Student Placement Form. This form will help determine if you need to take an academic assessment before registering for classes. 

Learn more about Academic Placement.

International Baccalaureate 

Students can earn college credit for taking International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations if they meet the requirements.See IB courses FRCC accepts. 

The Handbook lists the required scores for each subject area. Certain programs have specific criteria for scores in order for them to be applied toward the degree (i.e. for the AA-Business for Transfer, IB scores must be 4 or higher.) 

To have your IB credits evaluated, send an official copy of the score report from the issuing agency to our transcript evaluator. For more information about earning credit for IB exams, visit International Baccalaureate Organization. 

Advanced Placement Program 

Students can earn college credit for taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams (administered by The College Board) if they meet the scoring requirements. See AP courses FRCC accepts. 

To have your AP credits evaluated, send an official copy of the score report from the issuing agency to our transcript evaluator. Transfer credit is not awarded for Advanced Placement if the student has completed equivalent coursework. For more information on earning AP credit, visit The College Board. 

See more information on transferring credit to FRCC. 

Our open-admission policy means that anyone seeking to better themselves through education is welcome at our college. If you are at least 17 years old, you will be admitted automatically to Front Range Community College. Admission to the college, however, does not ensure acceptance into any specific program. It’s easy to get started! See how to apply now.​

Students younger than 17 can take classes at FRCC, but must meet certain criteria. See admissions requirements.

You have the opportunity to earn credit for knowledge or skills that you've acquired outside of a traditional academic environment, such as learning acquired from: 

• Work and life experiences
• Community and volunteer extension courses
• Individual study and reading
• Civic, community and volunteer work
• Participation in informal courses and training sponsored by associations, business, government or industry. 

Learn more about earning credit for your experience.

If you are a new student, the State of Colorado requires you to take an assessment test and enroll in appropriate courses unless you qualify for an exemption. 

The computerized placement test consists of:

• A mathematics test
• A reading skills test
• A 300-600 word essay

Learn more about assessment testing.

International Students (F-1 Visa) visit the International Student website to learn more about required English language proficiency. 

If you need to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, our experienced instructors are experts. Learn more about our ESL classes.

Vaccines are not required to attend FRCC. However, some of our health programs do require you to be current on certain immunizations and to provide documentation. See required vaccines and specific admission requirements for:

• EMT
• Health Information Technology
• Medical Assisting
• Nurse Aide
• Nursing
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy
• Surgical Technology

International students may need to have certain immunizations to enter the country but not to attend FRCC.

Students receive an acceptance letter via email, if an email address was provided. If not, notification is via USPS.

If you have questions, please contact the Admissions and Outreach office. 

• Boulder County Campus (Longmont):  (303) 678-3722
• Brighton Center:  (303) 404-5099
• Larimer Campus (Fort Collins):  (970) 226-2500
• Westminster:  (303) 404-5000

Some courses offer the option to waitlist until a spot becomes available. See how to get added to a course waitlist. If you see “C” or 0 remaining seats or a status of “Closed Section” that indicates a class is full.  To register for courses, log in to your eWOLF account.

Admissions Wait List

FRCC does not have a wait list for admission. We will accept all students who apply to Front Range and we do not have a deadline for admissions. However, the earlier you apply, the better chance you have of registering for the classes of your choice. Some popular classes have waiting lists, and you may have to wait until the following semester to enter such a class if you apply at the last minute.

To apply as a student returning after less than one year since you last took classes at FRCC, simply log in to eWOLF and register for classes. You may want to meet with your Pathways Advisor to make sure you are on track for your program. 

To apply as a student returning after more than one year since you last took classes at FRCC, you'll need to reapply to the college Be sure to use the same e-mail address you used to apply to FRCC previously. Learn more about the process for returning students.

If you have questions about going back to school, please contact Admissions and Outreach.

Your Social Security Number (SSN) can only be proven by the actual social security card or a letter that contains your SSN from the Social Security Administration. You can obtain a new card through the Social Security Administration.

It is possible that you might receive some college credit for your military training and experience. FRCC follows the guidelines published by the American Council for Education (ACE). See Credit for Prior Learning for more information about how to earn college credit for your experience.