How to Apply to JCTC

JCTC ADMISSIONS DEADLINES!!

Step 1:  Complete application

Applications can be completed by one of the following methods:

IN PERSON - Come to any JCTC Campus

      Carrollton Campus - 324 Main Street

      Downtown Campus - Jefferson Educational Center (JEC) – 200 West Broadway (2nd and Broadway across from the McDonalds).

     Jefferson Technical Campus - Building B, 727 West Chestnut Street

     Shelby County Campus - 1361 Frankfort Road

     Southwest Campus - Administrative Building - 1000 Community College Dr.

ONLINE - You can fill out the Online Application for Admissions  or print out application and mail in ( both options are free).  Please make sure to fill in your home campus (Jefferson Downtown, Southwest, Carrollton, etc. )

Application deadlines for incoming new first time students will be determined soon for the Fall semester.  This deadline does not apply to transfer students from another college or university. 

Step 2:  Financial Aid

If you have applied for Financial Aid, be sure that you have added Jefferson Community & Technical College’s school code to the list of schools you want your aid information reported to. JCTC’s school code is 006961. Downtown location: JEC Building 4th floor.

If you have not yet filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can Apply for FAFSA online.

Step 3:  Attend orientation

You have two options:

• Attend an special ULtra/JCTC Orientation Day (sign up for Orientation) and get everything (orientation, testing, advising, registration, and ULtra sign up) done in one day! Space is limited, so please register online.  These orientations are ONLY offered in the Summer for incoming Fall students. The dates for 2012 orientation will be posted by late March 2012.  See main ULtra page for sign up.
  

• Attend a standard JCTC Orientation and complete the rest of the steps below.  For more information visit JCTC’s Orientation page.  

**You will not be able to take the COMPASS exam or register for classes without attending one of these orientations.**

**If you complete a special ULtra/JCTC Orientation you DO NOT have to attend an additional JCTC Orientation AND have finished steps 4, 5, & 7.

Step 4:  Complete the Compass Assessment Test

This test is to determine which level of classes (English and Math) you must take. There is no charge for this exam the first time you take it. New students will be given information about the Compass Exam at Orientation. Students who have taken the ACT and scored an 18 in English, an 20 in Reading, and a 20(subject to change) in Math DO NOT have to take the COMPASS exam, so be sure to bring a copy of your test scores. If your scores on each section are lower than (18 english, 20 reading, 20 math) you will have to take that section of the COMPASS test. 

Step 5:  Meet with an Academic Advisor

Once you have attended orientation and taken the COMPASS exam, you can meet with a JCTC advisor to register for classes. Tell your advisor that you are an ULtra student and intend to transfer to UofL. During peak registration times, the advising centers on the Downtown and Southwest campuses hold specific walk-in hours or you can make an appointment.

Step 6:  Pay Tuition by Deadline

You must pay your tuition by the deadline, which is a few days before classes begin each semester. You will not receive a bill in the mail, but can access your KCTCS account online. You must pay in full, make arrangements to pay by the deadline, or set up a payment plan. Failure to pay by the deadline can result in being dropped from classes.

Step 7:  CONTACT THE ULtra OFFICE

If you intend to transfer to the University of Louisville, you should meet with an ULtra advisor to make sure you are taking the correct classes for transfer into your UofL major and get information on the transfer process!  See Office Hours.

• JCTC Downtown: ULtra is located on the 9th floor of the JEC Building. Our walk in hours are Monday through Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm, closed from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for lunch.  Appointments are available Thursdays by calling (502) 213-4538 or emailing ultra@louisville.edu to schedule. 
  
• JCTC Southwest: ULtra is located in the CREW Center in the Student Community Building Rm 102 and is staffed Monday and Tuesday 9:00am – 5:00pm.  Call (502) 213-4538 for an appointment.
• JCTC Shelbyville: An ULtra representative is on site on selected Thursdays of every month from 9:00am – 5:00pm in the Advising Center. Please see the ULtra calender for semester schedule. 
  
  **Housing is available through the University of Louisville affiliated housing complexes.  See the Housing Information page on the ULtra website for details. 

Important Numbers:
JCTC Help Desk
(502)213-4000

JCTC Counseling
Downtown:    (502) 213-2176

JCTC Advising

Important Websites:

Jefferson Community and Technical College

University of Louisville

FAFSA

Jefferson Admission Checklist (pdf)