First Year Experience

During the application and admissions process, students will:

• Complete New Student Orientation
• Visit the Financial Aid office
• Take placement tests (if applicable)
• Visit the Advising Center to meet with an advisor

During the first semester, students will:

• Take FYE 105 and identify a career goal that aligns with individual strengths
• Chart Your Own Course in FYE 105 by developing an academic plan that aligns with an identified career goal
• Complete the FAFSA and scholarship application (opens October 1 and March 1)
• Accumulate 15 credit hours toward graduation

During the second semester, students will:

• Follow up on the FAFSA in January
• Meet with an academic advisor and/or visit the Advising Center to discuss transfer
• Accumulate 30 credit hours toward graduation

During the third semester, students will:

• Meet with an academic advisor and/or visit the Advising Center to discuss transfer
• Finalize transfer or career plans
• Complete the FAFSA and WKCTC scholarship application
• Accumulate 45 credit hours toward graduation

During the fourth semester, students will:

• Meet with an academic advisor and/or visit the Advising Center to discuss transfer
• Apply for graduation
• Accumulate 60 credit hours toward graduation

• Academic Plan - complete list of classes required for a particular credential
• Advising - an important part of your success at WKCTC and a shared responsibility that helps you clarify, plan, and achieve your academic and career goals
• Student ID# - 9-digit identification number assigned to you for student records
• Credential - certificate, diploma or associate degree proving your academic qualifications
• Advisor - key person at WKCTC who you should meet with at least once a semester to answer your questions and help you define your goals
• Grade Point Average (GPA) - average value of all your class grades and is important for earning scholarships, maintaining financial aid, transfer, and entering a selective admissions program
• Credit Hour - units that measure the weight of courses toward the completion of a credential
• Persistence - your ability to progress toward completion of your credential
• Completion - when you have met all the requirements for your credential
• Financial Aid - state and federal funding and/or scholarships which helps you pay for your education
• Student Self-Service - online access to your student account
• Campus Resources - various offices and/or people at WKCTC designed to support you in your academic pursuits, which includes, but is not limited to,
• Student Success Center
• Success Coach
• Financial Aid
• Library
• Accessibility Services
• Business Office

FYE courses are 1- to 3-credit hour, transferrable electives offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters for new students.

In FYE courses, you will:

• Use campus technology, such as KCTCS email, Blackboard, Student Self-Service, and WKCTC website
• Learn about campus resources
• Develop strategies for academic success, such as effective note-taking and studying
• Enhance self-management skills, such as time management and organization
• Research career choices related to your strengths and interests
• Research and understand your transfer options and transfer processes
• Plan your educational career pathway to graduation

Log into My Path and go to Student Self-Service. Select the Advising and Classes tile. Select View My Schedule, My Class Schedule, and Printable Page.

The Tech Hub provides a tutorial on their website: Download Office 365

These classes are listed on your academic plan. Log into My Path and scroll to Academic Plans. Students who are undecided typically follow the academic plan for an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.

Log into My Path and go to Student Self-Service. Select the Advising and Classes tile. On the left, select Change My Major. Use the magnifying glass to search for your choices. Once complete, click submit.

Log into My Path and go to Student Self-Service. Select the Advising and Classes tile. On the left, select Academic Advisor(s). Your advisor’s name and business phone number should be listed.

Log into My Path. Scroll and select Visual Schedule Builder. To view WKCTC classes, filter out other KCTCS colleges. Then, you can search for classes and use the filter to view online or in-person classes only.

Speak with a Financial Aid Counselor to ensure financial aid will not require repayment. Log into My Path and go to Student Self-Service. Select the Transcript and Academic History tile. On the left, click Withdraw/ Drop Request. Answer the questions and submit.

Log into My Path and go to Student Self-Service. Select the Transcript and Academic History tile. On the left, click View Unofficial Transcript. Choose Student Self-Service View on the Report Type drop down menu. Click Submit. Your unofficial transcript will appear in a new tab, listing your WKCTC course history and official grades. You can save or print this document for your records.

Students can order official WKCTC transcripts on the National Student Clearinghouse website: www.studentclearinghouse.org 

Contact the Records Office with questions: (270) 534-3438 or WKCTCrecords@kctcs.edu 

The Tech Hub provides a tutorial on their website: Reset Your MyPath Password 

If you have issues logging in, have changed phone numbers, or changed phones, please contact the IT department by calling (270) 534-3104 or (270) 534-3882.