What are the steps for an international student to apply for admission? Is there a deadline?

International Student Admission Process and Deadlines

International students seeking admission to Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) should begin by submitting the free online BCTC application.

How to Apply

1. Submit the online BCTC application.
2. After your application is received, BCTC will email you a list of required admission documents within 7–10 business days.
3. Submit all required documents in the appropriate format by the applicable application deadline.
4. Once all required documents have been reviewed and approved, an admission decision will be made.

Incomplete or unacceptable documents may delay admission.

International Student Types Accepted

BCTC accepts:

• Students seeking F-1 status
• Students transferring from another institution with F-1 status
• M-1 students
   

Students Currently Holding a Valid Visa

Applicants who currently hold a valid visa may apply using the standard BCTC admission deadlines.

Please note:

• International students may not apply for Spring II or Fall II sessions.
• BCTC does not admit international students for the Summer term.
   

Students Who Do Not Hold a Valid Visa

Applicants who do not currently hold a valid visa must apply according to the deadlines listed on the International Student Admission page.

Visiting or Transient International Students

Students who are attending another institution and do not require an I-20 may enroll as visiting students during the summer term for up to six credit hours.

To be admitted, students must provide:

• A letter of good standing from their home institution

Admission Notification Process

After all required application materials have been submitted:

1. The International Admissions Specialist will email an acceptance letter.
2. The International Student Services Office will issue a Form I-20 within a few business days.

BCTC will only issue an I-20 after the student has been officially admitted to the college.

Contact Information

Questions About Admissions

For questions about the application process, required documents, or acceptance letters, contact:

Kayla Edwards
Admissions Specialist
Email: kayla.edwards@kctcs.edu
 

Questions About I-20s and Student Visas

After admission, your primary contact will be the International Student Services Office. Students may also contact the office before admission with questions about I-20s and student visas.

International Student Services
Email: BL-International@kctcs.edu

Additional Resources

Additional information is available on the International Students page.
 

International Student Services Contact

Ashley McQueary
International Student Services Director
Email: Ashley.mcqueary@kctcs.edu
Email: BL-International@kctcs.edu
 

International Admissions Contact

Kayla Edwards
Admissions Specialist
Email: kayla.edwards@kctcs.edu

(Admissions > International Admissions)