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=====FOCA Test Dates for Fall 2007=====
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As of May 2009, Students are NO LONGER required to pass the FOCA Exam in order to graduate.  The FOCA - Foundation of Computing Applications test is NO LONGER being held.  Please contact your advisor to check on the status of your graduation requirements.
  
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Exams are held In Room 418 - 623 S. Wabash
 
  
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*August 30, 2007 –  Thursday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
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Fluency in Technology (FIT) test is still being given as a placement test. Please contact New Student Programs and Orientation to register for FIT(312-369-8675). They are located in 618 S. Michigan Ave. Ground floor.
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*August 31, 2007 –  Friday –    1:00pm- 4:00pm
 
  
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=====Contact Information=====
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For more information visit 916 S. Wabash, Room 101, Chicago, IL 60605
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Interactive Arts and Media Department, Department Assistant Margo Dumelle : (312) 369-7750       
  
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*September 5, 2007 – Wednesday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
 
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*September 8, 2007 – Saturday – 10:00am-1:00pm
 
  
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*October 5, 2007 –  Friday –    5:00pm-8:00pm
 
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*October 20, 2007 –  Saturday – 10:00am-1:00pm
 
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*November 5, 2007 –  Monday –    5:00pm-8:00pm
 
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*November 10, 2007 – Saturday – 10:00am-1:00pm
 
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*December 5, 2007 -  Wednesday – 5:00pm-8:00pm
 
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=====How to Register for FOCA=====
 
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Foundations Of Computer Applications
 
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Proficiency Exam
 
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A Proficiency Exam enabling students to test out of the Foundations of Computer Applications class (35-1100) will be offered once a week during the fall and spring semesters. During the Summer semester the exam is offered on a flexible schedule
 
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to be announced.
 
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The Exam consist of the following five modules:
 
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1. Word Processing- hands on
 
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2. Spreadsheets- hands on
 
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3. Using the Internet for research/validating internet resources-hands on
 
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4. Basic concepts written
 
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To pass the exam and waive the 35-1100 Foundations of Computer Applications requirement, A student must receive an overall score of  80%, or better, and at
 
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least 75% in each of the five sections to pass the exam.
 
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Student must pay a non-refundable $35.00 fee to take the exam.
 
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Students may attempt the exam only once a semester.
 
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Stepping through the Proficiency Exam
 
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1. Pay the $ 35.00 processing fee at the cashier’s office on the fifth floor of the Michigan building. This must be done before registering for the exam. The Proficiency Exam code number is 702.
 
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2. Bring your paid receipt to the Academic Computing department office to register for the exam.
 
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3. On the day of your exam, arrive in the computer lab room 407 on the 4th floor of the Wabash building approximately 15 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. Please bring your paid receipt and your Columbia College student photo ID.
 
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4. When you complete the exam, return your disk and all paper work to the proctor.
 
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5. You will be notified by letter, the results of your exam, approximately 2 weeks after you take the exam. If you pass the exam, a copy of this letter will also be sent to the record office and the academic advising department.
 
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=====Information Covered on FOCA Exam=====
 

Latest revision as of 19:31, 30 July 2009

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FOCA Exam no longer offered

As of May 2009, Students are NO LONGER required to pass the FOCA Exam in order to graduate. The FOCA - Foundation of Computing Applications test is NO LONGER being held. Please contact your advisor to check on the status of your graduation requirements.


Fluency in Technology (FIT) test is still being given as a placement test. Please contact New Student Programs and Orientation to register for FIT(312-369-8675). They are located in 618 S. Michigan Ave. Ground floor.

Contact Information

For more information visit 916 S. Wabash, Room 101, Chicago, IL 60605 Interactive Arts and Media Department, Department Assistant Margo Dumelle : (312) 369-7750

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