Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Bluegrass Community & Technical College OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Online Orientation.

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "Bluegrass Community & Technical College OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Online Orientation."— Presentation transcript:

1 Bluegrass Community & Technical College OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Online Orientation

2 ADMISSIONS  To be admitted, junior and senior high school students should send : –College application  www.kctcs.edu/student/kctcsadmissionsapplication.pdf www.kctcs.edu/student/kctcsadmissionsapplication.pdf –Official ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores  To schedule COMPASS contact the extended campus nearest you or 246-6226 in Lexington –Official high school transcript –Letter of reference from teacher or guidance counselor to: to: Bluegrass Community and Technical College Rebecca Simms 164 Opportunity Way Lexington, KY 40511-2623

3 ADVISING  To assist you in determining the courses in which you can enroll, please contact the extended campus nearest you or Rebecca Simms to schedule an advising session. Contact info: –(859)246-6761 –Rebecca.simms@kctcs.edu Rebecca.simms@kctcs.edu  Refer to page 33 in the Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC) catalog for a complete list of transferable courses. The catalog is available at: –http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/aa/faculty/bctc_college_catalog/ http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/aa/faculty/bctc_college_catalog/

4 REGISTRATION  When all required materials are received in the Opportunity College office, students may enroll in up to two courses per semester. –After the first semester, students may request approval to enroll in more than two courses.  Junior and Senior high school students must meet course prerequisites and ACT, SAT or COMPASS scores listed in the catalog to enroll in all courses.

5 FINANCIAL AID  The Mary Jo Young scholarship, offered through the KY Dept. of Education, may also be used to cover course costs and book fees. For more information see scholarship at: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/opportunitycollege http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/opportunitycollegehttp://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/opportunitycollege

6 BOOKSTORE  Books may be purchased at the college bookstores which are located at: Cooper Campus  470 Cooper Drive  Lexington and Leestown Campus  164 Opportunity Way  Lexington Books may be purchased online through Barnes & Noble Bookstores at www.whywaitforbooks.comBooks may be purchased online through Barnes & Noble Bookstores at www.whywaitforbooks.comwww.whywaitforbooks.com

7 LIBRARY  Library services are available through the Learning Resource Center on the Cooper (Oswald Building 220) and Leestown (Manufacturing Building 128) campuses.  Online library services are available through KY Virtual Library at www.kyvl.org www.kyvl.org

8 DISABILITY SERVICES  The Disability Support Services (DSS) office at BCTC provides a full range of services to students who have disabilities. DSS goals are to ensure equal access and full participation for persons with disabilities in post-secondary education as outlined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Disability Support Services contact information: –(859)246-6530, 1-866-774-4872, ext. 56530 or (859)246-6753 TTY. –www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/disabilitysupport/ www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/disabilitysupport/

9 RECORDS  To request a transcript, send a written request with your name, Social Security number or Student ID number, along with the dates of attendance at BCTC to: – Records Office Bluegrass Community & Technical College Bluegrass Community & Technical College 164 Opportunity Way 164 Opportunity Way Lexington, KY 40511-2623 \ Lexington, KY 40511-2623 \OR Request online at: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/registration/request_a_transcript/ http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/registration/request_a_transcript/http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/registration/request_a_transcript/

10 STUDY SKILLS  Study Skills Services are offered for BCTC students. There is a Study Skills Specialist available to assist all students with study strategies and tutoring on an individual basis, in small group workshops, or in classroom settings.  For more information or to schedule an appointment with the Study Skills Specialist, call 246-6537.

11 STUDENT EMAIL  A student email account is automatically generated when a student enrolls in BCTC. To access this, students should use Internet Explorer web browser. The address is: https://webmail.kctcs.edu https://webmail.kctcs.edu –This link gives step-by-step instructions to set up the student email account, using the Student ID. (The student ID is a 9-digit number that begins with “00” and appears on the student schedule)  The student email account is important for notification from the college, receiving grades, and other information.

12 TUITION & PAYMENTS   Tuition may be paid: – –By mail to: Susan Shelton, Business Office 470 Cooper Dr. Lexington, KY 40506 – –In person (at the Cooper or Leestown campus only) – –By credit card or check online at: https://students.kctcs.edu https://students.kctcs.edu

13 PARKING  High school students taking courses at the Cooper or Regency campuses should contact the UK Parking Office at 257-5757 or at www.uky.edu/Parking for information about parking permits. www.uky.edu/Parking

14 TRANSFER OF COURSES  Technical program dual credit courses transfer to colleges within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Some technical courses may transfer to other four-year colleges or universities.  General education dual enrollment courses will transfer to any KCTCS institution and may be included in the KCTCS General Education Certification which will transfer to Kentucky public four-year colleges and universities.  High school students who expect to complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree at another college or university should consult the curriculum recommended in the catalog of the institution to which they plan to transfer. Please clink on the Transfer Center link below for other resources: –http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/transfercenter/ http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/transfercenter/


Download ppt "Bluegrass Community & Technical College OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Online Orientation."

Similar presentations


Ads by Google