A quick tour of FCC's new Learning Commons which combines Library Services, the Tutoring and Writing Center, and the Center for Teaching and Learning in one space.

1. Frederick Community College
Learning Commons
Designed to help students work, learn, and thrive
in an integrated academic support environment.

2. One floor required careful planning to
accommodate all of the resources and study areas

3. Includes a variety of work areas and seating types
for quiet and collaborative study in different zones

4. Technology rich study rooms allow for group work,
presentation practice, and small workshops

5. Expert help available in the Tutoring and Writing
Center and through workshops in our
Instructional Studio

6. Comfortable, student friendly designs to
make the space inviting

7. Easy access to printing and a Digital Makerspace
with multimedia editing technology

8. Other Facts and Features
 35% increase in student workspaces
 Tech Features:
 106 computers
 Wi-fi access throughout
 15 miles of data cable
 Collaboration Spaces
 5 group study rooms
 2 presentation rooms
 Digital Makerspace
 Instructional Studio
 12,000 square feet
 Originally opened in 1994
 2-year project timeline
 Zone-based design
 Flexible, tech-friendly furniture
and construction
 Houses a 11,000+ volume print
collection