Welcome to the Academic Advising Center | JCTC

Welcome to the Academic Advising Center!

Know what classes you want to take?

Current Students have 2 options for registration:

  1. Students can self-enroll via Student Self-Service accounts.
    • How To Self-Register for Classes.
  2. Students can email the Advising Center (JF-Advising-Center@KCTCS.edu) or Records Office (JF-Records-Office@KCTCS.edu).
    • Must use your KCTCS student email account, include your student ID number and the specific course names and numbers.

Advising Center Hours

The Advising Center will be closed on the following days:

  • August 30 for Professional Development
  • September 2 in observation of Labor Day

Express Enrollment

  • August 5 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • August 6-8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • August 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • August 12-15 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • August 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Summer 2024 Hours (May 20-August 2)

Tuesday & Thursday: Walk-in Advising Services from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: By Appointment.

Regular Schedule (Will Resume on September 3)

Tuesday & Thursday: In-person Walk-in Advising Services ONLY from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: By Appointment.

To Schedule an Appointment: Current students can log into their Blackboard Account to access Starfish to schedule their appointments. New (or Returning from enrollment absence) can email JF-Advising-Center@kctcs.edu to request an appointment or to be connect with their assigned advisor. Please include your ID number and your date of birth with the appointment request.

The Advising Center will be closed on the following days:

  • August 30 for Professional Development
  • September 2 in observation of Labor Day

May 20-July 31 Hours

Mondays: By appointment from 1-6 p.m.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: In-person Walk-in Advising Services from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.*

August 5-29 Hours

  • In-person Walk-in Advising Services from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Advising Center will be closed on the following days:

  • August 30 for Professional Development
  • September 2 in observation of Labor Day

Express Enrollment

  • July 31 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • August 1 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 20-July 30 Hours

Mondays & Tuesdays: In-person Walk-in Advising Services from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

August 5 Hours

In-person Walk-in Advising from 12-5 p.m.

August 6-21 Hours

Mondays & Tuesdays: In-person Walk-in Advising Services from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.*

*Open Wednesday, August 21 for ADD/Drop (currently enrolled students).

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advising By Appointment (preferred): We strongly suggest students make an appointment due to limited staffing. To request an appointment, email JF-BullittCampus-info@kctcs.edu. Please include your ID number and/or your date of birth.

Walk-in Advising: Walk-in advising availability is subject to appointments previously scheduled by other students. Appointments are strongly recommended as staffing may be limited on certain days. 

Monday-Thursday: In-person Walk-in Advising from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday: In-person Walk-in Advising from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Virtual Walk-in Advising from 12-4 p.m.

Summer 2024 Hours (June 3-August 2)

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday: Closed

Advising By Appointment: To request an appointment, email JF-ShelbyAdvising@kctcs.edu. Please include your ID number and/or your date of birth.

Walk-in Advising: Must make an appointment.

July 29-August 2 Hours

Monday & Wednesday: Virtual appointments. Contact Ben Poe at bpoe0019@kctcs.edu to schedule appointment.

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: Walk-in Advising from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Smith library (Advising Center, 2nd floor).

August 5 Hours

In-person Walk-in Advising from 12-5 p.m.

August 6-16 Hours

Monday-Friday: Walk-in Advising from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Smith library (Advising Center, 2nd floor).

Unable to visit an Advising Center in person?

You can join our virtual waiting room to talk with an Academic Advisor.

  • Available July 30 and August 1 from 9:30 a.m-3 pm
  • No Virtual Services available August 2-30

Required for Virtual Meeting

  1. Must on a computer or device that has both a functioning camera and microphone. Both will need to be turned-on during the session.
  2. A photo ID.
  3. Must be in a safe, secure location. Ex. Not driving or operating machinery. 

Join the Virtual Waiting Room