Carroll Community College

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a typical day like at Carroll Community College?
2. Do I need an e-mail address?
3. Is public transportation available to and from school?
4. How long will it take to earn a degree?
5. What do you do if you miss a class?
6. Is there a penalty for being late to class?
7. How much will books cost?
8. Are there jobs available on campus?
9. Are there ways to help meet the cost of attending college?

1.What is a typical day like at Carroll Community College (Carroll)?

It is difficult to describe a typical day, since Carroll students come from all kinds of different places. Some students get to school around 8:00 a.m. and spend the day on campus, going to classes, eating in the Beach café, attending events on campus, or studying in the library. Other students might have work or family responsibilities during the day, and may come to campus just once a week in the evenings. There are plenty of opportunities for you to be as involved on campus as you want to be. Visit the Office of Student Life to get more information on how to get connected. 

2.Do I need an e-mail address?

It is a good idea to get an e-mail account while you are a student at Carroll. Most of your classes will utilize Blackboard (Carroll’s online learning environment), which requires an active e-mail address. You can also use e-mail to communicate with your instructors and your classmates. There are computers available on campus for student use, and you can obtain a free e-mail account from places like Yahoo or Hotmail that you will be able to access from any computer with Internet access. 

3.Is public transportation available to and from school?

The Carroll Transit System operates a deviated fixed route service in Westminster, and a demand response service throughout the remainder of the County. The deviated fixed route in Westminster has five trips per day. In addition, demand response routes run in and around most of the towns in the County. This service operates Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. or $1 to $2. Call 410-386-2145 for more information.

You can also post transport needs on the Community Bulletin Board, stop by the Student Life Office in room A118 to have your flyer approved. 

4.How long will it take to earn a degree?

Most degree programs at Carroll can be completed within two or three years. However, the time it takes to complete a degree will depend on how many credits you take each semester. Some students need to take a semester off, while other students may take summer and winter session classes. A student who takes at least twelve credits per semester is defined as full-time. However, to graduate in two years, some programs will require you to take at least fifteen credits per semester. It is important to communicate with your advisor so that you can complete the degree in the time you need. 

5.What do you do if you miss a class?

If at all possible, you should let you instructor know ahead of time if you will need to miss a class. In an emergency situation, you should contact your instructor as soon as possible afterward. In either case, it is your responsibility to get all of the notes and assignments from the class that you missed. For this reason, it is a good idea to have the contact information of another student in the class who can catch you up on anything that you miss. 

6.Is there a penalty for being late to class?

The attendance policies of your instructors will vary. It is a good idea to check your syllabus and make sure you understand the policy for each of your classes. If you think that you might have trouble getting to class, talk with your instructor and let him or her know ahead of time. 

7.How much will books cost?

The costs of textbooks vary depending on major and course, from $10 to $150. You can find out which books you need for each course, get price information, and even make purchases on the Carroll Bookstore website. 

8.Are there jobs available on campus?

There are a variety of student employment positions on campus. The first step is to talk with someone in the Financial Aid Office to find out about current openings and eligibility criteria. The Career Center posts local job openings on the Student Job Board in the Student Center, and on the College Central Network, that can be found on the Career Services website.  

9.Are there ways to help meet the cost of attending college?

The Financial Aid Program at Carroll  is designed to assist eligible students with meeting their college-related expenses. Financial assistance is provided through scholarships, grants and employment opportunities. Visit the Financial Aid Office (room A114) or the Carroll  Financial Aid web page for more information on these programs.  Also, students may view information about the FACTS deferred payment plan, which allows students to pay their tuition and fees in monthly installments.