Letter to Parents
Dear Parents and Family,
I have sent three children off to college. It’s a happy but emotional time. There are many choices and I found it stressful trying to help them make the decision about the best colleges to attend.
Many students are choosing to start at Jefferson Community and Technical College and then transfer to UofL to get a Bachelor’s degree. This may be a good solution for the student looking for smaller classes and lower tuition ($130 per credit hour for in-state, $445 for out of state.) I can tell you that as a UofL employee on the Jefferson campus that I am impressed with the quality of the teaching at the community college and think it is an excellent foundation for earning a Bachelor’s degree.
If your student decides to start at Jefferson and wants to transfer to UofL, encourage him or her go to our website and look at the opportunities and services offered to Ultra students.
ULtra students:
- Are advised by both JCTC and UofL advisors to make sure that they take classes that transfer to UofL and go toward their major. Students who are undecided can explore majors and careers at the CREW Center.
- Are connected to UofL through tours, special transfer programs and class visits.
- Can purchase a UofL student ID and participate in intramurals, use the gyms, attend student events and ride TARC free. The cost is $150 for fall and spring semester and $20 for the summer term – this is the same amount that UofL students pay.
- Ultra students can live in UofL student housing but must be prepared to pay initial housing costs out of pocket until financial aid is awarded. Please read the housing information carefully http://louisville.edu/ultra/future/apply-for-uofl-housing.html .
- Are advised, supported and assisted through the transfer process.
Information on how to apply to Jefferson Community and Technical College and how to connect with Ultra services can be found at www.louisville.edu/ultra . You can also contact me at ktmand01@louisville.edu if you have any additional questions
Kathleen Mandlehr, Ed.D.
Director Ultra at JCTC and UofL
