+ How do I apply for admission to BCTC?

It’s easy! Just follow the six step enrollment process.

• Step 1: Apply for Admission
  You can complete an application in the Admissions Office or you can apply online 24 hours a day.
• Step 2: Transcript
  Transcripts from your high school, or GED Test Scores, or any college you have attended to the Admissions Office.
• Step 3: Attend Orientation
  Once you’ve applied for admission, you will receive an acceptance letter from us that will ask you to call and schedule an orientation date. Orientation is required for all new freshmen and it will answer many of your questions about Bluegrass College.
• Step 4: Meet with an Advisor/placement testing
  After orientation, you will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. Your advisor will guide you through the process for choosing your classes and registering. During your advising session, you may also take the COMPASS which is a computerized placement exam. You can contact the Advising and Assessment Office for more information.
• Step 5: Pay
  At this point, you need to pay your tuition and fees. You can do this through the mail, in person or online at the Business Office website.
• Step 6: Attend Class
  It’s now time to start your future at Bluegrass Community and Technical College!

+ How do I apply for financial aid?

Because your U.S. Department of Education (DOE) "Personal Identification Number (PIN)" serves as your electronic signature and provides access to your personal records, it can speed up the FAFSA Application process by weeks. If you have never received a (DOE) PIN or you are unsure if you already have a PIN, please select "Apply for a PIN" for information on how to receive your PIN. Be sure to keep your PIN in a safe place once you receive it; you will be able to use the same PIN in the future to apply electronically for student aid and access your U.S. Department of Education records.

You must use the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) to apply for Federal and State aid programs offered by KCTCS colleges. You can apply electronically over the internet by using the web site at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The paper version of the FAFSA may be picked up from the Financial Aid Office or the Library of a KCTCS college and most high school counselor's offices. DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION. The FAFSA is also used for most state aid. The information from the FAFSA is automatically submitted to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) for consideration of eligibility for the College Access Grant (CAP) other KHEAA programs.

+ What is the average age of your students?

BCTC has a student population that ranges from 16 years old to 70+ years old. The average student age is 26.

+ What type of academic calendar does BCTC follow?

BCTC follows a 16-week semester schedule. There are three semesters throughout the year. The fall semester begins in mid to late August, the spring semester begins in early January, and the summer semester begin in May and June.

+ When are classes offered?

Classes are offered during the day and evening, as well as on the weekend. Please see the most current schedule of classes at:
http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/registration/scheduleofclasses/

+ Can I take all of my classes online?

Yes, students can take all or a portion of their coursework each semester. Please see the following link for a listing of available on-line classes.

+ What campus locations does BCTC have?

BCTC has campus locations in Lexington; the Cooper Drive Campus, Leestown Campus, and the Regency Campus. Campuses are also located in Danville, Lawrenceburg, and Winchester. BCTC also has 2 Centers in Georgetown and Lancaster.

+ Will my previous college work transfer to BCTC?

Search u.select, ky.transfer.org/cas/ to learn how your courses will transfer to BCTC.
Transfer Guidelines by Student Type

• Prospective Students
  Evaluation of coursework will occur during the first semester as a Bluegrass Community and Technical College student. Prospective students may find the CAS (Course Applicability System) website at http://ky.transfer.org helpful. CAS is an on-line, state-wide established equivalency transfer table. The CAS website can provide general transfer equivalency information between Kentucky schools. If the student is transferring from a school not listed in CAS, they will need to wait for a formal evaluation of their transfer work during the first semester as a BCTC student.
• Visiting or Non-Degree Seeking Students
  Although no official transcripts are required for admission as a Visiting or Non-Degree seeking student and no evaluation of transfer work occurs, copies of transcripts may be necessary to enter organized classes with pre-requisites.
• Entering transfer students
  Evaluation of transfer work occurs during the first semester of enrollment for all degree seeking BCTC transfer students. Students will be able to view established equivalencies on their PeopleSoft account under View my Transfer Credit. Please note: until coursework has been evaluated, no equivalency information will be visible. Once the evaluation has occurred, students may view the BCTC course equivalent. If courses are equated as 1_ _TRN, please contact an Academic Advisor for more specific information.
• Prior transfer students
  All coursework and transfer work entered prior to Fall 2005 is viewable only in Legacy. Students may view this work in PeopleSoft under “View My Legacy.” Please note: transfer work in Legacy may be used to fulfill graduation requirements, but course equivalency is no longer viewable. To determine how Legacy transfer work may count toward program requirements, speak to an Academic Advisor.
• Transferring Credit out of Bluegrass Community and Technical College
  For students interested in how Bluegrass Community and Technical College credits transfer to four year Kentucky schools, please visit the Transfer Center at the Cooper Campus in the Academic Technical Building lobby or their website at http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/transfercenter/.

+ Is there any testing I must complete prior to enrolling at BCTC?

In accordance with Kentucky State Legislature, degree-seeking students who have not submitted ACT/SAT scores, or who have submitted ACT scores of 17 or lower in English or Reading and/or 18 or lower in Math, must take a Mandatory Placement Exam. The purpose of this exam is to place students in the developmental or collegiate-level course appropriate for their skills. Developmental courses are designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in their collegiate-level courses. Students who are not seeking a degree, or who have submitted ACT scores of 18 or higher in English, 20 or higher in Reading and 19 or higher in Math, are exempt from taking Mandatory Placement Exams. However, students planning to take MA 109 (College Algebra) at Bluegrass Community and Technical College will need to take the math portion of the Mandatory Placement Exam if their Math ACT is below 21.

+ How many classes do I need to take to be considered a full-time student?

Typically, students take 4-5 courses per semester to be considered a full-time student. A full-time student is enrolled in at least 12.0 credit hours.

+ How can I increase my chances of being a successful adult learner?

There are many ways to increase your chances of being a successful adult learner. Many times, it involves asking questions of a faculty or staff member at the college the minute you are uncertain about a particular topic, process, or procedure. Many BCTC students find that utilizing the services of the Study Skills and Tutoring Offices provides additional support. Please visit the Study Skills and Tutoring Office at:
http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/studyskills/

+ Do you offer childcare?

Bluegrass Community Action Council offers a childcare facility at the Leestown Campus. For more information, please visit: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/adult_learner/childcare/

The Winchester Campus has an on-site daycare on campus. For more information, please call:(859) 737-3098

+ Who can I talk to about career choices and options?

The Student Development and Counseling Center Student Development & Counseling (SDC) is devoted to the well-being and development of Bluegrass Community and Technical College students. We offer personal counseling, career counseling and academic counseling, as well as, the SDC prefix of courses and various workshops. Our mission is to assist students on their road to personal and academic success.

While the Student Development & Counseling Center is located on the Cooper Campus, services are available at all other BCTC campuses as well.

• Cooper Campus
  Student Support Center, Oswald Building, Suite 103 | (859) 246-6530

For Counselor locations at the following campuses, please inquire at the main desk at each location.

• Danville Campus
  For assistance call (859) 246-4617 or (859) 246-6530
• Lawrenceburg Campus
  For assistance call (859) 246-6201 or (859) 246-6530
• Leestown Campus
  For assistance call (859) 246-6530
• Winchester Campus
  Gary Santana, Associate Professor/Counselor For assistance call (859) 246-6528 or (859) 246-6530

+ What types of tuition assistance are there for me if I have lost my job or if I am a dislocated worker?

In addition to grants, loans, and scholarships, tuition assistance may be available through your local Central Kentucky Career Center. To locate a Career Center near you, please visit: http://www.ckyjobs.com/index.php

To apply for financial aid, loans, and scholarships, please visit: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/financialaid/

+ What types of short-term training does BCTC have?

The Continuing Education Department specializes in short-term training. For more information on the types of training offered, please visit:
http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/workforce/CEUrecertification.php