MC Student Academic Timeline

July & August

📦 Begin working at UPS (start new sleep routine! 😴)
🎓 Complete STP (Student Transition Program)
🧭 Attend orientation & enroll in college courses (🏫 UofL or JCTC)
✅ Complete Employment Verification after first UPS shift
🖊️ Sign Student Agreement as soon as possible after beginning UPS employment
📚 Fall courses begin mid-month of August

September 

✅ Complete CAPP requirements
🚧 Remove any institutional barriers
👩‍🏫 Meet with academic advisor to prepare for Spring courses

October 

📌 Priority Registration opens:
📅 JCTC: Early October
📅 UofL: Late October
📝 Enroll in Spring courses
🖊️ Sign Spring Student Agreement
💰 Submit FAFSA for next academic year

November 

📚 Focus on classes, finals, and finishing the semester strong 💪

December 

🎄 Enjoy holiday break from school
📦 Work Peak Season at UPS

January 

📚 Start Spring courses

February 

✅ Complete CAPP requirements again
🚧 Clear any remaining barriers
👩‍🏫 Meet with advisor to prepare for Summer/Fall enrollment

March 

✅ Complete CAPP requirements again
🚧 Clear any remaining barriers
👩‍🏫 Meet with advisor to prepare for Summer/Fall enrollment

April

📚 Focus on classes, finals, and finishing the semester strong 💪

May 

📚 Start Summer courses

June 

🖊️ Sign Fall Student Agreement before end of month

July & August

🖊️ Sign Student Agreement for Fall semester
⏳ Deferment Deadline: July 25
📚 Fall courses begin mid-month of August

🔁 Cycle repeats with continued support! 🤝💫

Priority Registration

Metropolitan College students are provided priority registration at the University of Louisville and Jefferson Community and Technical College.  Priority registration ensures the best selection of courses that supports a third shift work schedule at UPS.  MC students should prepare for priority registration by meeting with their academic advisor well before the start of priority registration. 

• University of Louisville Priority Registration:

  • Summer and Fall Priority Registration: First 5 business days after UofL opens registration (April)

  • Spring Priority Registration: First 5 business days after UofL opens registration (November 1)

  • To be eligible for UofL priority registration, MC students must sign their agreement by the signing deadline (Fall: October 15 and Spring: March 15).

• Jefferson Community and Technical College Priority Registration:

  • Summer and Fall Priority Registration: First month of JCTC registration (March)

  • Spring Priority Registration: First month of JCTC registration (October)

  • MC Priority Registration Days

    • MC Student Succes Counselors and JCTC Academic Advisors will be available during select dates at JCTC downtown and JCTC southwest for "MC Days".  See your school email or contact your assigned MC Student Success Counselor for more information. 

    • MC Days offer a one-stop opportunty for MC students to register for classes as well as sign an MC agreeme

MC Signing Days

MC Signing Days allow students to enroll in classes and sign their agreements in one day. Make sure all holds are cleared before attending.

Check out event details for both JCTC and UofL here! 

D Grade Policy

Students who sign their first MC agreement and adhere to part-time enrollment recommendations of enrolling in 10 credit hours or less, will be eligible for payment for courses completed with a D grade during the first agreement semester only. Semester and milestone bonuses are excluded from this policy.

MC believes that students who enroll part-time (10 credits or less) their first semester in the MC program will be successful in balancing school and third shift work. However, we understand that transition periods can be tough. So, during the first semester as an MC participant, MC will pay for any course completed with a D and provide you with information and resources to assist you in achieving success the following semester.

Summer Enrollment

Metropolitan College participants will be permitted to enroll up to the maximum number of credits allowed by their academic institution (JCTC or UofL) in the summer terms. Students should meet with an academic adviser at their institution to determine the appropriate number of credits for their individual academic plan. MC students are STRONGLY encouraged to enroll in summer courses to make progress toward their graduation.

On-Time Graduation Timeline

Year 1

📚 Fall (Start): 10 credit hours

📚 Spring: 12 credit hours

📚 Summer: 6 credit hours

✅ Year 1 Total = 28 credits

Year 2

📚 Fall: 15 credit hours

📚 Spring: 15 credit hours

📚 Summer: 6 credit hours

✅ Year 2 Total = 36 credits

Cumulative Total = 64 credits

Year 3

📚 Fall: 15 credit hours

📚 Spring: 15 credit hours

📚 Summer: 6 credit hours

✅ Year 3 Total = 36 credits

Cumulative Total = 100 credits

Year 4

📚 Fall: 15 credit hours

📚 Spring: 15 credit hours

🛑 Summer Optional – not needed unless catching up or exploring extras

✅ Year 4 Total = 30 credits

Final Total = 130 credits 🎉 (with cushion!)

 

MC Student Success Team

Questions on how to navigate these resources? Reach out to us through your MyMC Page, or give us a call at 502-213-4520.