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About Us • Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) is one of 16 two-year colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). • BCTC awards associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in more than 40 areas of study. • BCTC offers classes at six campus locations and several area sites in Central Kentucky. • BCTC provides a skilled workforce, through high-quality career and technical programs, workforce training, and continuing education. • BCTC prepares students to transfer for 4 -year baccalaureate degrees, through general education and literacy and life skills development.

Our Students *2013 • Enrollment – 12, 367 Students • Full-Time – 44% • Part-Time – 56% • • Dual Enrollment H. S. Students – 1, 218 Students Receiving Financial Aid – 81% Student to Teacher Ratio – 14 to 1 Students in Online Courses – 6, 656

Programs of Study BCTC prepares students for high demand, high wage jobs in two years of study or less. • Associates Degree – Designed to prepare students to enter the workforce or to continue at a 4 -year institution with a well-rounded set of both technical and academic skills. • Diploma – Designed to train students for immediate employment in a specific field. • Certificate – Designed to train students in a specific skill.

BCTC Technical Programs Of Study • Air Conditioning Technology • Architectural Technology • Automotive Technology • Biotechnology • Business Management & Marketing • Civil Engineering Technology • Computer-Aided Drafting and Design • Computer & Information Technologies • Computerized Manufacturing & Machining • Construction Technology • Cosmetology and Esthetics • Criminal Justice • Dental Hygiene • Education Teacher Preparation • Electrical Technology • Energy Technology • Engineering and Electronics Technology • Environmental Science Technology • Equine Studies / North American Racing Academy • Film Studies-Script to Screen • Fire/Rescue Science Technology • General Occupational/Technical Studies • Geographic Information Systems Technology • Human Services • Industrial Maintenance Technology • Information Management and Design • Integrated Engineering Technology • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education • Library Information Technology • Medical Assisting • Medical Information Technology • Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging • Nursing • Office Systems Technology • Radiography • Real Estate • Respiratory Care • Surgical Technology • Welding Technology

BCTC - Danville Technical Programs • Advanced Manufacturing Technician • Computerized Manufacturing & Machining Program • Electrical Technology • Industrial Maintenance Technology • Medical Information Technology • Nurse Aide • Office Systems Technology • Practical Nursing • Welding Technology

BCTC Transfer / Focus Areas BCTC assists students in transferring to four-year institutions. • Associate in Arts • Associate in Science • Associate in Fine Arts Associate degrees provide students with the opportunity to complete the first two years toward a bachelors degree. …And More

BCTC Transfer / Focus Areas • Accounting (AS) • African American Studies (AA) • Agriculture - Horticulture (AS) • Allied Health (AS) • Anthropology (AA) • Architecture (AS) • Biology-Botany (AS) • Business (Pre-) (AA/AS) • Chemistry (AS) • Communication (AA) • Computer Science (AS) • Criminal Justice(AA) • Dentistry (AS) • Earth Science (AS) • Economics (AS) • Education (AA) • Engineering (Pre-) (AS) • English (AA) • Family Studies (AA) • Gender Studies (AA) • Geography (AA) • Geology - Earth Science (AS) • History (AA) • Informatics (AS) • Journalism (AA) • Languages (AA) • Mathematics (AS) • Music (AA) • Native American Studies (AA) • Nursing (AS) • Nutrition (AS) • Peace and Justice (AA) • Philosophy (AA) • Physical Therapy (AS) • Physics - Astronomy (AS) • Political Science (AA) • Pre-Business (AA/AS) • Pre-Education (AS) • Pre-Engineering (AS) • Pre Medicine(AS) • Pre Pharmacy (AS) • Psychology (AA) • Religion (AA) • Social Work (AA) • Sociology (AA) • Theatre (AFA) • Gender Studies (AA)

Cost • Full Time Student Taking 12 Hours • $1, 764 per semester + books/student fees • Part Time Student Taking 6 Hours • $882 per semester + books/student fees • Equivalent Student at UK Taking 12 Hours • $5, 390 per semester

Financial Aid BCTC offers a wide range of financial aid programs. Grants In most cases, it does not have to be repaid, and is based on financial need. Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not obtained a bachelors or professional degree. There are several types of grants awarded to students depending upon financial need and school choice.

Financial Aid Loans A loan is considered self-help aid. It must be repaid. Loans are both need based and non-need based.

Financial Aid Federal Work-Study (FWS) is considered self-help aid. It is a need based program administrated by the school. You will be paid by the hour, at least the minimum wage rate of pay. It is a great source for networking and on-the-job training.

Financial Aid Scholarships & KEES 101 Scholarships are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Funding for BCTC scholarships comes from the state government, individuals, businesses, and organizations. To apply for a scholarship, submit a completed scholarship application and the requested supporting materials. APPLY EARLY!!!

Student Life • BCTC has numerous student organizations, activities, and resources that are educational, social, and cultural and reflect the diversity of student life on campus.

Student Life Student Organizations American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) International Students’ Association Beta Tau Nu (BTN) – (Biotechnology) KY Association of Nursing Students - BCTC Chapter (KANS) Bluegrass Collegiate Veterans Association (BCVA) Phi Theta Kappa – Academic Honor Society Student Government Association (SGA) Saudi Lexington Students Bluegrass Computer and Technology Club Socialist Student Union Bluegrass Women in Technology Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA) Christian Fellowship Student Chapter of Home Builders of Lexington Coders Are US (CRUS) Students for Peace & Earth Justice Courier – (Student Newspaper) Students United for the Promotion of Education in Radiography (SUPER)

Student Life Annual Events Ice Cream Socials Constitution Day Spooka Palooza ‘Tis the Season St. Valentine's Spring Picnics Spring Fling/SGA Voting Summer Salvation Army Lemon. AID Day(s)

Admissions Deadlines Spring 2016 Absolute Deadline: December 1, 2015 Spring 12 Week Session 2016 Absolute Deadline: February 1, 2016 Summer I 2016 Absolute Deadline: May 1, 2016 Summer II 2016 Absolute Deadline: June 1, 2016 Fall 2016: Incoming Freshmen Absolute Deadline: July 15, 2016

Questions / Contacts • Admissions……………(855) 246 -2477 • Advising……………. . . (859) 246 -6220 • Financial Aid………. ……………. (855) 246 -2477 • Disability Support Services…. (859) 246 -6728 • Email me at darrell. brewer@kctcs. edu

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