Admission Requirements
Folsom Lake College (FLC) is a two-year community college located in Folsom, California. The college is part of the Los Rios Community College District and offers associate degrees and certificate programs. FLC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Admission to FLC is open to all students who meet the minimum requirements. To be eligible for admission, students must:
1. Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate.
2. Complete the online application and submit all required documents.
3. Take the placement tests, if required.
4. Meet with a counselor to develop an education plan.
5. Register for classes.
6. Pay tuition and fees.
Students who do not meet the minimum requirements may be eligible for admission through the Alternative Admission Process. This process is designed for students who have the ability to succeed in college but may not have the necessary academic qualifications. To be considered for admission through the Alternative Admission Process, students must:
1. Submit an application for admission.
2. Submit an essay explaining their educational goals.
3. Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or employer.
4. Meet with a counselor to discuss their educational goals.
5. Register for classes.
6. Pay tuition and fees.
Students who are admitted through the Alternative Admission Process will be required to complete a Developmental Education Plan. This plan will identify the courses the student needs to take to prepare for college-level coursework.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
88% |
| Average state aid |
$1415 |
| Institutional Aid |
|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
1% |
| Average institutional aid |
$832 |
| Student Loans |
|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
2% |
| Average student loan |
$5485 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Adult Development and Aging
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Jewelry Arts
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Real Estate
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
