Carroll Community College

1. Is parking free?
2. What kind of computer should my student have?
3. How many credits should my student take each semester?
4. Can my student work and be successful?
5. How can my student become involved in college life?
6. Does Carroll offer sports?
7. How does my student get an identification card?
8. How can I get enrollment verification for my health insurance provider?
9. What if my student needs help with study skills?
10. How can I find out if my student is attending class?
11. What kind of career help is available?
12. What kind of services are offered to students with disabilities?

1. Is parking free?

Students may park in any non-faculty spot.

2. What kind of computer abilities should my student have?

All students should be familiar with using Blackboard , the college's online application which faculty use to communicate with students. Students can check assignments, turn in homework, check grades, and communicate with instructors and fellow students. Training is offered to new students.

Students have access to more than 450 computers in labs throughout the campus. In addition, Carroll provides wireless Internet access for laptops. Personal laptops or other standard personal computers are recommended. Special student discounts are available.

3. How many credits should my student take each semester?

A standard college "load" is 15 credits, but that may be adjusted to fit individual student needs. For more information on academic planning, contact Admissions, Advising & Counseling .

4. Can my student work and be successful?

Many students must maintain jobs to continue their education. Full-time status requires at least 12 billable hours. Each credit taken usually requires two hours of work outside of class for achievement of good grades. Ergo, a student taking 15 credits is already committed to 45 hours (15 hours in class and 30 hours outside of class) of academic work per week. Studies show that working more than 20 hours per week significantly impacts grades. Learn more about financial aid. On-campus work study is another option.

5. How can my student become involved in college life?

Carroll Community College offers students many opportunities for participation in clubs and activities and service on committees and boards. See the 2007-2008 catalog, page 124-125.

6. Does Carroll offer sports?

Carroll has soccer and rugby football clubs. Vertigo: Skate, Trek and Snow club offers opportunities for adventure. Check in the Student Life Office, A-118, for details. The Fitness Center offers cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. 

7. How does my student get an identification card?

Once registered for classes, new students may pick up their Carroll student I.D. at New Student Orientation, held in August or January. Student I.D.'s may be used in the library. Photo identification will be required in the Testing Center - if your student does not have a driver's license or learner's permit, please take them to the MVA to obtain an official photo identification card.

8. How can I get enrollment verification for my health insurance provider?

Request enrollment verification through the Records Office , A-112. Fax requests to 410-386-8446.

9. What if my student needs help with study skills?

Shifting from high school to college demands may be an adjustment for some students (see number 3, above). The Academic Center in L-288 offers free tutoring and workshops on time management, note-taking, and other skills.

10. How can I find out if my student is attending class?

We suggest having a conversation with your student. Carroll is bound by privacy laws (see our FERPA page ) not to discuss grades or attendance with anyone but the student.

11. What kind of career help is available?

Students who are struggling to find appropriate goals (that's everyone!) may take a three-credit class, Career Development as a Life Process; explore careers and colleges on Discover; or make an appointment with the career counselor. Above all else, life experiences inform us about how we want to spend our lives. Encourage students to take advantage of lectures, arts offerings, and other co-curricular activities that expand lives.

12. What kind of services are offered to students with disabilities?

The college Office of Student Support Services  strives to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. The office works with faculty and staff at Carroll to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to allow students an equitable opportunity in the classroom and around campus. While we provide reasonable accommodations, Carroll encourages students to develop self-accommodating skills.