Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)
Welcome!
We're excited to have you here at Jefferson Community & Technical College.
Online Orientation gives you important information about the campus resources, programs, and services to support your success. Completing orientation is required before your classes begin your first semester.
Step 1: Create Your Username and Password
If you have difficulties setting up your user account, please contact our 24/7 Student Service Center by calling (855) 246-5282 or online at JCTC.ME/ServiceCenter.
If you are a visiting student at Jefferson, start at the Visiting Student page.
Step 2: Complete Online Orientation
If you have difficulties accessing orientation, contact the orientation office at jf-orientation@kctcs.edu.
If you have already registered for classes, congratulations, you have completed all the admissions steps! Please make sure you have payment information or financing arranged by the payment deadline.
If you have not already registered for classes, once you complete the online orientation, you may be ready to register for classes!
BEFORE signing up for advising, check to see if you need to complete any of the tasks below:
- Send us your transcript.
- Turn in your high school or GED transcript.
- JCPS graduates can order a transcript directly from JCPS.
- Send us your test scores.
- Send us your test scores (like ACT or KYOTE) or sign up for placement testing.
- Apply for Financial Aid.
- File your FAFSA.
- Need help filing your FAFSA?
- Don't forget to apply for scholarships!
Registration and Advising
If you have completed all of the steps above, you're ready to meet with our knowledgeable Advising Center team to register for
courses! We have options for in-person visits at each of our campuses and virtual
options for those that can't make it to campus. Follow the link below to find the
schedules!
Advising Center
Jefferson Welcome Days
First time student? Sign up for one of our Welcome to Jefferson Day events to explore the campus, learn about available resources, meet fellow students and more! Click on the career cluster below that aligns with your major to find out more and register to attend.
Date: September 25 at 5-7:30 p.m.
If you're interested in a career in the Arts, Education, or Human Services and Social Sciences - this Welcome Day is for you! This will take place on our Downtown Campus on September 25th from 5-7:30 p.m. You'll have the chance to meet fellow Spring 2025 classmates, learn about opportunities here at Jefferson, get to know campus and win some fun prizes!
Date: October 30 at 5-7:30 p.m.
If you're interested in a career in Business and IT, Manufacturing, Construction or the Trades - this Welcome Day is for you! This will take place on our Downtown Campus on October 30th from 5-7:30 p.m. You'll have the chance to meet fellow Spring 2025 classmates, learn about opportunities here at Jefferson, get to know campus and win some fun prizes!
Date: November 13 at 5-7:30 p.m.
If you're interested in a career in Healthcare, Public Safety, or being a First Responder- this Welcome Day is for you! This will take place on our Downtown Campus on November 13th from 5-7:30 p.m. You'll have the chance to meet fellow Spring 2025 classmates, learn about opportunities here at Jefferson, get to know campus and win some fun prizes!