Student Services
ISTC has an open admissions policy for incarcerated men and women within the geographical jurisdiction prescribed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. Admission decisions will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation or age.
All individuals seeking admission to ISTC must
be at least 16 years of age
have the recommendation of the correctional facility job board
complete and sign an ISTC admissions application
achieve the required score on the ACCUPLACER or Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
provide one (1) primary form of identification
Individuals seeking admission to an associate degree program must hold a diploma issued by a regionally and/or state accredited high school or have earned a GED (official transcript required).
Individuals seeking admission to a certificate program who do not have a diploma issued by a regionally and/or state accredited high school or GED may enroll in some career technical courses utilizing the Ability to Benefit criteria. Additional information about enrolling at ISTC can be found in the ISTC College Catalog and ISTC Student Handbook.
How to Become an ISTC Student
STEP 1 Individuals interested in attending ISTC should contact their classification officer
STEP 2 Qualified applicants then participate in ACCUPLACER and/or Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) testing and complete an application for admission
STEP 3 New students meet with their advisor to complete the enrollment process
ISTC Academic Calendar 2024-2025
Student Achievement and Organizations
ISTC recognizes student academic achievement each semester through the Dean’s and President’s lists. Students recognized on the Dean’s list have a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 3.9 and have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work. Students recognized on the President’s list have a semester grade point average of 4.0 and have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work.
ISTC Student Ambassadors are a small group of students dedicated to the positive promotion of the College. They represent ISTC to visitors, stakeholders and prospective students, giving tours and speaking about their college experience. Ambassadors must maintain a 2.5 grade point average, have a strong work ethic, display a positive attitude and a sincere desire to help students.
The ISTC chapter of the National Technical Honor Society, was chartered in 2018. NTHS membership is by nomination only. Candidates are nominated by their instructors, who confirm that they demonstrate a variety of skills essential for success in the workplace; not only technical skills, but also a positive attitude, teamwork, initiative, dependability and leadership. Candidates must also maintain a 3.5 grade point average.
Beta Psi Gamma is the ISTC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international honor society for two-year colleges. PTK provides recognition for academic excellence and opportunities for students to grow as scholars and leaders. To qualify for membership, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.9 or higher. PTK members work together on service projects designed to give back to their community. PTK membership provides students with networking opportunities and access to scholarships to help them further their education.
Transcripts
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, J. F. Ingram State Technical College only releases transcripts of a student’s work upon receipt of the student’s written request, except where educational or governmental officials have a lawful need for the information.
Transcripts covering a student’s secondary and previous college education that have been submitted to J. F. Ingram State Technical College to meet admission requirements become part of the student’s official record and are considered the property of the college. ISTC transcripts include work completed by the student at ISTC only; ISTC does not reissue or certify copies of transcripts form other institutions.
Students seeking a copy of their transcript should complete a Transcript Release Form and mail it to Admissions Office, J. F. Ingram State Technical College, Post Office Box 220350, Deatsville AL 36022-0350.
To request an Ingram State Technical College transcript, use the button below to link to Parchment's website. Please use your former six-digit AIS number as your "Student ID" while requesting transcripts.
Please contact 334-285-5177 if you have any questions.