Section IV

Cosmetology

3.25.1 System Guidelines

In order to be admitted in the Cosmetology Program, the student must be in compliance with Kentucky Board of Cosmetologist rules and regulations.

Technical Standards

In order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program, all applicants must possess sufficient:

1. Visual acuity to perform analysis of scalp and skin;
2. Auditory perception to receive verbal communications;
3. Gross and fine motor coordination necessary for the manipulation of implements;
4. Communications skills (speaking, reading, writing) to interact effectively with others; and
5. Intellectual and emotional capacity for effective functioning in training and cosmetology clinicals.

3.25.2 College Guidelines

3.25.2.1 Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Enrollment in the Cosmetology Program may be limited because of available laboratory facilities, as well as limited faculty and financial resources.

Technical Standards

In order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program, all applicants should possess sufficient:

1. visual acuity to perform analysis of scalp and skin;
2. auditory perception to receive verbal communication;
3. gross and fine motor coordination necessary for the manipulation of implements;
4. communication skills (speaking, reading, writing) to interact effectively with others; and
5. intellectual and emotional capacity for effective functioning in training and cosmetology clinicals.

The college will, in compliance with KCTCS regulations and in the manner and to the extent permitted by law, endeavor to recruit students who add to the diversity of the student population in the Cosmetology Program.

Selection of students for the Cosmetology Program will be made by the President of the College or the President’s designee, after considering the recommendations of an Admissions Committee, which is to be appointed for this purpose. College membership on this committee shall consist of the following:

• Admissions Officer
• Technical faculty member
• Cosmetology Coordinator
• Three members at large, to include a counselor, and a general education faculty member.

Terms for the technical faculty member and the three at-large members are to be two- year staggered terms.

In order to be considered a candidate for the Cosmetology Program, each applicant must submit the following credentials for the fall semester by the conclusion of the preceding Spring semester (end of the final exam week). Exceptions to these dates can only be made by the President of the College after consultation with the Cosmetology Program Coordinator.

1. Application for admission to the College.
2. Two (2) copies of high school transcript documenting graduation, or GED Certificate, one official copy for the College, and one for program coordinator.
3. Transcripts of all postsecondary education or training.
4. Completed credit hours with a “C” or better for Diploma or AAS degree.
5. Results of the ACT or COMPASS Test.

An interview or pre-admission conference with the Program Coordinator is required prior to an applicant’s consideration by the Cosmetology Admissions Committee.

Preference

Preference will be given to:

1. Applicants who have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better in 12 or more college hours from any accredited college or university;
2. Applicants with an ACT composite score of 19 or above or its equivalent on the COMPASS Test; and
3. Kentucky residents and applicants within the college’s service area.

Readmission and Transfer

In order to be considered for readmission or for transfer, the student must:

1. submit a letter requesting consideration for enrollment;
2. an interview with the Program Coordinator or faculty of cosmetology as they will evaluate and consider strengths, weaknesses and professional presentation;
3. write a letter to the Cosmetology Coordinator that justifies the need for transfer re-admissions;
4. meet current guidelines for admissions to the college; and
5. meet the criteria in all categories under the selective admissions policy, and attend a pre-admissions conference.

For spring enrollment, the candidate must meet the deadline in the fall. For fall semester enrollment, the candidate must meet the spring deadline. Deadlines will be determined each year by the Cosmetology coordinator. Admission will be dependent upon available resources at the college.