Students enrolled in this program are eligible to take up to four courses of pre-major and major coursework at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ while pursuing an associate degree at JCTC. Jefferson251±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ students pay the JCTC tuition rate to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ for the allotted four 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ courses. Students taking classes at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ through the program will also pay part-time student fees per credit hour. Some courses may also incur specific charges from the respective college. Students pay for their JCTC and 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ bills separately.
The four courses must be spread out over the span of several semesters. The number of courses a student is able to take at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ in a given semester is based on earned and in-progress hours. Students with 15 earned and in-progress hours are eligible to take their first course at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. Once students have at least 30 earned and in-progress hours, they are eligible to take a second course at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. After 45 earned and in-progress hours, students can take their last two courses. If a student has 45 or more earned and in progress hours but have yet to take any classes at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ through the Jefferson251±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ program, he or she would be eligible to take two courses in the first semester of the program.
Students must never exceed the maximum of two courses at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ in any given semester through the Jefferson251±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ program. Students enrolled in the Jefferson251±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ program are eligible to take courses at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ that are not offered at JCTC or online through KCTCS. While enrolled in 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ courses through the program, students are not eligible to take courses at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ above and beyond the Jefferson251±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ program courses.
Please complete this to notify us of your 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ course enrollment.
The pathway guides are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ to complete their baccalaureate degree. The pathway guides also constitute an agreement between community colleges and universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements.
The Jefferson251±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ Program has a simple application. Please read the instructions on applying first. If you are not yet enrolled at Jefferson, apply for admission to Jefferson and enroll in an Associate degree plan.
Once you are admitted to Jefferson, just fill out the . Note: You will need to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA throughout the program.
When the time comes for you to transfer to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ from Jefferson, there are a few steps that need to be completed. Please use this checklist to ensure all steps are completed in order to facilitate a smooth transfer.
Once admitted, the following items should be taken care of, if applicable:
Work together with your advisor or counselor to establish an appropriate pathway for transfer.
Questions? Contact the Adult and Transfer Center at atc@nku.edu or 859-572-5898.
