Enrollment Checklist | JCTC

Enrollment Checklist

Whether you’re a first time student, a returning student or just looking to take a class on the side, following these steps will make your admissions experience easy!

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Enrollment Steps

Submit the Application for Admission

It's free, and it only takes about 15 minutes to complete. To get started, you'll need:

  • An email address that we can use to contact you.
  • Name and address of the high school you have attended. 
  • Name and address of any colleges you have attended. 

    Start Your Application

For First Time Students, submit your final high school or GED transcript electronically. 

  • High School transcripts and GED transcripts can be ordered online.
    • JCPS graduates must order their transcript directly from JCPS historical database
    • Please note: high school transcripts must be delivered directly from the  school to us via electronic transfer or mail in a stamped and sealed envelope. If mailing a transcript, please send to the following address:
      • Jefferson Community & Technical College
        ATTN: Admissions
        109 E. Broadway
        Louisville, KY 40202
    • Home school transcripts must be notarized and can be mailed to the below address with a copy of an official government issued photo ID:
      • Jefferson Community and Technical College
        ATTN:Admissions
        109 E. Broadway
        Louisville, KY 40202
  • Official sealed and stamped transcripts from the school may be delivered unopened in person to the address below with a valid government issued photo ID (front and back).
    • Please note: home school transcripts must be notarized to be accepted.
    • Jefferson Education Center, Suite 200
      200 W. Broadway 
      Louisville, KY 40202

For Dual Credit Students, you can send your non-KCTCS dual credit college transcript(s) electronically through National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or Credentials Solutions.

  • Note: If you have not graduated from high school yet, we will need your final high school transcript that includes your graduation date.

For Transfer Students, submit official transcripts from any Non-KCTCS College. We need official transcripts from all colleges that you have attended, including those that appear on your high school transcript for Dual Credit.

  • College Transcripts can be ordered on National Student Clearinghouse.
  • Please note: college transcripts must be delivered directly from the previous institution to us via electronic transfer or mail in a stamped and sealed envelope. If mailing a transcript, please send to the following address:
    • Jefferson Community & Technical College
      ATTN: Admissions
      109 E. Broadway
      Louisville, KY 40202

Set up your KCTCS User Account.

If you have any questions or need help, please visit our 24/7 Student Service Center or call (855) 246-5282.

Send us your test scores or sign up for online placement testing.

  • In order to accommodate prospective students who cannot take a placement test, JCTC will use a cumulative high school GPA. High school GPA placement is based on the unweighted cumulative GPA recorded at the end of the most recent term completed. 
  • If you have not met the high school GPA requirement, you may need to submit additional test scores.
  • We have testing centers located at five of our campuses. 
  • ACT and KYOTE scores can be submitted on a high school transcript. Students can also request ACT scores online. SAT scores can be requested online through College Board.

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Complete orientation online.

  • If you have any questions, need help, or are unable to complete the orientation, please reach out to us at jefferson-admissions@kctcs.edu or (502) 213-2624.
  • Once you have completed your admissions file, you will receive an email with your steps toward registration. That email will provide you with a link to get connected with our Advising Center.

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