WTCS info
What does WTCS stand for?
Wisconsin Technical College System
How many campuses does WCTC have?
2
1.Pewaukee (Main Campus)
2.Waukesha
Are Students in high school able to take courses at WCTC
Yes, through dual enrollment (DEA, Start College Now, Excelerate, etc.)
What is the first step to complete when enrolling at WCTC?
Apply/Submit an application
True OR False:
College is not an option for everyone
False!
With so many pathways, everyone can start somewhere.
WCTC offers courses to help you become ready for any degree track!
True OR False:
Technical colleges only have applied technology or technical programs
False!
Technical colleges also offer high quality academic programs
What is the average scholarship amount awarded to a student by WCTC?
$500
How many Pathways are available to you out of high school?
5!
•Workforce
•Military
•4-year College
•Technical College
•Apprenticeship
True OR False:
You have to know what you want before you apply
False!
Your WCTC enrollment counselor can help you find a path & good starting point before you apply!
Technical colleges are known for emphasizing this kind of learning style
Hands-on!
How many programs are offered state wide?
Over 300!
When year did WCTC start their 8-week term calendar
2020
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” program
What is the highest-level of education offered at WCTC?
Associates Degree
True OR False:
Technical college credits only transfer to other technical colleges.
False!
Technical college credits can transfer to universities like UWM, including private schools like MSOE and Marquette!
WCTC is 1 of how many technical colleges in WI
16
What percentage of WCTC students live outside of Waukesha County?
25%
True OR False:
Bachelor's degrees can only be started at 4 year colleges & universities
False!
Bachelor's degrees can be started at technical colleges; students can save time & money that way!
Name the test that students can take to be placed into the right courses
ACCUPLACER placement assessment
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What are WTCS instructors REQUIRED to have?
Real world experience!
How many schools does WCTC have?
5
School of Applied Tech
School of Business
School of Health
School of Protective and Human Services
School of Arts & Sciences
WCTC programs often use a type of credential system, where a short-term certificate can build into a diploma and eventually an associate degree...What do we call that?
a Pathway!
What are Official transcripts?
A breakdown of all the classes you took, when they were taken, and what grades you got. These are sent from your school to ours!...
You'll need these OR test scores to start college admission
3 Most important things to consider when picking where to go?
1. Does the program fit YOUR goals?
2. Cost & Financial aid
3. Does the institution offer the resources YOU need?