Complete the STP

The Student Transition Program is a series of on-line modules where you will be introduced to the Metropolitan College Student Development Team as they guide you through the information and resources needed to help you succeed as a Metropolitan College participant.

Complete Career Assessment

Career Assessments are helpful tools used to help narrow down your major and career choices. We recommend using the on-line Discover program. You can complete the on-line assessment from any computer with internet access (please note, you must visit CREW to obtain a user ID before completing the Discover Program).

If you attended the Metropolitan College STP program, you have already completed the Discover on-line Career Assessment. Use your password to log back in to your account on Discover to further investigate the results of the inventories that you took during the STP. Look at various career options, salary ranges, and the occupational outlook for careers that meet your interests, skills, and values.

Create Educational Blueprint

Students with a plan are successful. With the help of your academic advisor, this Educational Blueprint Worksheet [pdf] can help you visualize when you can graduate. Fill in the courses you have already taken, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor and discuss when you will complete the rest of your degree requirements. Graduation may seem far away at this time, but it will be here sooner than you think…if you have a PLAN!

Develop Goals

Developing short and long range academic and career goals will assist you in meeting degree requirements, choosing a major and/or career path, and in establishing a plan for graduation and beyond.

Explore Majors

Begin to explore possible majors by reviewing the link “What can I do with a major in...?” Talk with your academic advisor about the requirements for those majors that you are considering. What are the specific requirements for those majors? Are there a variety of career paths you could take within a specific major and do they require a different set of courses to meet graduation requirements?

• Courses for majors at UofL
• Courses for majors at JCTC

Choose a Major

Based on your self-assessment and/or the results of the Discover inventories, as well as your exploration of the CREW Center website you should choose a major. Other helpful activities would include discussions with your academic advisor and informational interviews with those already in your chosen career.

Declare a Major

If you are a UofL student and you have chosen a major, officially declare it by speaking with your UofL advisor about proper procedure for your college or school (i.e., Business, Arts & Sciences, Speed Scientific, etc.). JCTC students must declare their major with the Advising Center.

Complete Academic Program Plan (JCTC students)

By helping you complete an Academic Program Plan JCTC academic advisors are available to assist you with planning a course of study and selecting a career path that meets your needs and skills.

Begin General Education Courses

As explained in the UofL Undergraduate Catalog (pg. 20), “general education fosters active learning by asking students to think critically, to communicate effectively, and to understand and appreciate cultural diversity. Specifically, students are required to establish foundations in Arts & Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Oral Communication, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Written Communication”.

Students at both JCTC and UofL will be required to earn approximately 30 credit hours in these subjects, regardless of their major. Now is a good time to fill your schedule with these courses, while you are still considering which major to choose.

• General education courses at UofL
• General education courses at JCTC

Visit ULtra

The University of Louisville Transfer Program (ULtra) provides support and assistance for JCTC students who plan to continue their education at UofL. ULtra provides support before, during, and after the transfer process for a smooth transition and degree completion at UofL.

Attend Academic Workshops

Prepare for success and get ahead of the game! Start the semester with improved Time Management, Organizational Strategies, and Test-Taking Skills. These are some of the workshops that are offered FREE to students through REACH (UofL’s Resources for Academic Achievement) Office. Metropolitan College students from both UofL and JCTC can take advantage of these helpful workshops and learn to avoid procrastination and enhance computer skills. JCTC also offers workshops for financial and academic success.

• Academic workshops at UofL
• Academic workshops at JCTC [pdf]

Familiarize Yourself with Campus Resources

Whether you need someone to talk to about personal problems, want to discover how to earn credit through service learning, get involved with a Greek organization, take Honors classes, or get help filling out your FAFSA, campus resources are available to help. Click on either or both of these links to find out where and how to get the 411 about these resources and more.

• UofL campus resources
• JCTC student services [pdf]

Get Involved on Campus

A huge part of a college education doesn’t take place in the classroom. It happens outside of class when you participate in campus organizations, activities, and projects. Find out how to become involved in the political organization of your choice, theatre groups, major clubs, cultural diversity or interfaith organizations, single parent support groups, or Common Ground. Your educational experiences will be enriched.

• UofL - Campus resources and organizations
• JCTC - Student Associations

Develop a Resume with CREW *

You will need a resume early on in your educational career for co-ops, internships, promotion opportunities, graduate school, etc. The resume is tailored to your chosen career field and highlights your skills and experiences in a concise manner to get you an interview with potential employers.

Before visiting the CREW Center, we encourage you to

1. Print the resume packet
2. Watch the resume tutorial to assist you in completing the resume packet and
3. Bring in your completed packet to the CREW Center and allow at least 1 hour to complete your resume and upload it to the job portal. Locations and office hours.

* Required for contract signing.

Update Your Resume

Continue to build your resume. Remember to add any new activities and skills as your experiences grow. The CREW center will be glad to help you again.

Review Educational Blueprint

Use every appointment you have with your academic advisor to build a wealth of resources for your educational blueprint [pdf]

Choose a Major

Based on your self-assessment, and/or the results of the Discover inventories, as well as your exploration of the CREW Center website, you should choose a major. Other helpful activities would include discussions with your academic advisor and informational interviews with those already in your chosen career.

Declare Major

If you are a UofL student and you have chosen a major, officially declare it by speaking with your UofL advisor about proper procedure for your college or school (i.e., Business, Arts & Sciences, Speed Scientific, etc.). JCTC students must declare their major with the Advising Center.

Take on a Campus Leadership Position

Volunteer to run for an office in a campus student government organization or organize a presentation for a meeting of your major’s club. Leadership experiences will build your resume and help you pinpoint a career plan.

• UofL campus resources and organizations
• JCTC student

Arrange an Informational Interview

Informational interviews are an effective tool students can use over and over to “try on” careers. Schedule an informational interview with someone in a career that interests you. How does it fit?

Explore an Internship

Internships provide great value for the time spent. Not only are you able to spend quality time with professionals in your chosen field, but the credit hours you earn may be used in your degree program. Check with your academic advisor to see if your program requires and internship.

Meet with an ULtra Advisor

The University of Louisville Transfer Program (ULtra) provides support and assistance for JCTC students who plan to continue their education at UofL. Ultra provides support before, during, and after the transfer process for a smooth transition and degree completion at UofL.

Complete On-line Career and Academic Survey (CAPP Requirement)

All Students must complete the on-line Career and Academic survey as part of the CAPP requirements. The Metropolitan College Student Development Counselors may correspond with students based upon the answers given in this survey on various topics. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.

Survey Info Sheet [pdf]

Access the survey from your MyMC page.

* Required for contract signing.

Update your Resume

Continue to build your resume. Remember to add any new activities and skills as your experiences grow. The CREW center will be glad to help you again.

Choose a Major

Based on your self-assessment, and/or the results of the Discover inventories, as well as your exploration of the CREW Center website, you should choose a major. Other helpful activities would include discussions with your academic advisor and informational interviews with those already in your chosen career.

Declare Major

If you are a UofL student and you have chosen a major, officially declare it by speaking with your UofL advisor about proper procedure for your college or school (i.e., Business, Arts & Sciences, Speed Scientific, etc.). JCTC students must declare their major with the Advising Center.

Meet with Academic Advisor

If you are not officially accepted into a major you will be required to meet with your academic advisor. With them you can realign your educational blueprint to meet your goals. If you have been accepted into a major, a meeting with your advisor can help you make sure you are taking courses to meet all your degree requirements.

Explore an Internship

Internships provide great value for the time spent. Not only are you able to spend quality time with professionals in your chosen field, but the credit hours you earn may be used in your degree program. Check with your academic advisor to see if your program requires and internship.

Explore Post-Graduate Options

Unsure about graduate school? Do you need a graduate degree for your chosen profession? Would it help advance your career? If you are having difficulty answering these questions now is the time to talk with your academic/faculty advisors or a Student Development Counselor about your choices after graduation. Maybe pursuing a graduate degree makes sense for you or your chosen career path.

Take Graduate/Professional Exams

If you are considering applying for graduate school it’s a good idea to sign up for the professional exam required by your field of study. For graduate business programs, the MBA will be required. For law school, take the LSAT. For programs in Arts and Sciences (Psychology, English, History, etc.) or Education, take the GRE.

Schedule a Mock Interview (CAPP Requirement)

All students must complete a mock interview with the CREW Career Center as part of the CAPP requirements during the 60–89 credit hour block. The mock interview prepares you for your job search and long-term professional development. All interviews will take place at Metropolitan College offices on UofL and JCTC campuses.

To schedule your mock interview go to the MyMC page and select the Mock Interview icon and follow the instructions. Mock interviews are scheduled one week in advance, so please sign-up as early as possible.

Mock Interview Info Sheet [pdf]
CREW locations and office hours

Update your Resume

Continue to build your resume. Remember to add any new activities and skills as your experiences grow. The CREW center will be glad to help you again.

Choose a Major

Based on your self-assessment, and/or the results of the Discover inventories, as well as your exploration of the CREW Center website, you should choose a major. Other helpful activities would include discussions with your academic advisor and informational interviews with those already in your chosen career.

Declare Major

If you are a UofL student and you have chosen a major, officially declare it by speaking with your UofL advisor about proper procedure for your college or school (i.e., Business, Arts & Sciences, Speed Scientific, etc.). JCTC students must declare their major with the Advising Center.

Begin Your Job Search

Help Wanted! The classifieds is not the best place to begin your job search. Visit CREW again to hone your job search skills by reviewing and updating your resume, checking on-line job listings and professional organization’s web sites for jobs posted in your field. The job search process should begin 6-8 months prior to graduation.

Warning: Google your name to see what potential employers can find out about you before your interview.

Attend Career Fairs

Career Fairs are a good place to meet with a variety of employers, even some you may not have thought of. Remember to dress for an interview and take plenty of copies of your resume. You may have an interview on the spot.

Complete Graduation Plan Survey (CAPP Requirement)

All Students must complete the on-line Graduation Plan Survey as part of the CAPP requirements. The Metropolitan College Student Development Counselors may correspond with students based upon the answers given in this survey on various topics. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.

Graduation Plan Survey Info Sheet [pdf]

Access the survey from your MyMC page.