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As a high school counselor, you play a vital role in guiding students toward their future academic and career goals. WCTC celebrates the work you do and the impact you have on the lives of your students.

We’re here to help you support your students with college application info, tuition and financial aid resources, key dates, high school dual credit opportunities and more. Need something else? Let us know! We’re all ears and ready to help.

Why WCTC?

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98%
Satisfied Graduates

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$149
Cost Per Credit for WI Resident

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$51980
Median Starting Salary

Services for Counselors

We're here to provide you and your students with knowledge and support during the college and career selection process. Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know how we can be a resource for you, and we'll work to build a program around it.

Admission Workshops

On-site admission workshops, held in high schools and at community events, allow students to be admitted directly to WCTC. Enrollment counselors help students apply to a WCTC program at no cost. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive guidance and learn about the resources available to WCTC students.

Presentations

Our enrollment counselors are available to present Pathways to Access College and Careers (PACC) curriculum in high schools and the community. Inspired by Academic and Career Planning (ACP), this curriculum aims to educate students and families on overcoming barriers to getting into college and accomplishing their career goals.

Individual and Group Appointments

WCTC enrollment counselors are available for one-on-one or group meetings with students. Held at high schools or in the community, these meetings offer an opportunity for individualized guidance and support in career and program exploration.

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Academic Programs

We are proud to offer more than 170 academic programs, including two-year associate degrees, skills-focused technical diplomas and short-term certificates.

Start a Bachelor's Degree at WCTC!

Our Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs provide the first two years of most bachelor's degrees and are designed for a seamless transfer of credits to a four-year college or university.

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Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts

61-credit Associate Degree

Build a solid foundation for bachelor's degrees in majors like Communications, Psychology, Education and more.

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Liberal Arts - Associate of Science

61-credit Associate Degree

Build a solid foundation for a bachelor's degree in areas like engineering, math, science and more.

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Admissions Process

When a student applies to WCTC, an email is sent to the address provided on their application with a username and password providing access to their application status. No student is ever denied admission by WCTC.

Transcripts and ACT Scores

If the program the student applies to requires a placement assessment, the student can do any of the following for admission:

  • Submit unofficial High School transcripts through the 11th grade with a cumulative GPA of 2.60 or above. If the transcript has a weighted and unweighted GPA, we will use the unweighted GPA for admission.
  • Submit their unofficial ACT score, regardless of the score obtained.
  • Submit unofficial college transcripts in the specific placement area and earn a grade of C or better. If students have college credits through WCTC, a transcript request is not required.
  • If none of the above are applicable, the student should take the ACCUPLACER placement test.

Application Fee Waivers

Reach out to your assigned enrollment counselor for students to be considered for a waiver of the $30 program application fee due to economic need. Application waivers are also frequently given out at on-campus events. Please encourage students to attend!

Credit by Examination

Students may be awarded college credit by achieving a satisfactory score on an exam with nationally recognized standards, including Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests), and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. An official score report must be submitted.

Minimum Scores Required

  • AP – 3 
  • CLEP – 50
  • DSST – 400
  • IB – 4 

Enrollment Timeline

September

  • Program applications open for the following fall semester (August start) and summer semester (June start)

Affordability

Tuition Rates Wisconsin Residents Out-of-State Residents
Standard WCTC Courses $149.50 per credit $224.25 per credit (in person)
$159.50 per credit (online)
Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science Courses
$188.90 per credit $283.35 per credit (in person)
$198.90 per credit (online)

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FAFSA Code

005294

Scholarships

WCTC offers scholarships for students in nearly every program area, as well as specialty scholarships that benefit nontraditional students, minority students and students with disabilities. Nearly 67% of students who apply are awarded a WCTC Foundation scholarship. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $1,000 with the average award being $500.

In order to apply for a WCTC Foundation scholarship, students must:

  • Be admitted into a WCTC certificate, technical diploma or associate degree program (undeclared students are not eligible)
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Be enrolled in six or more credits for the upcoming semester (total for Term 1 and Term 2 combined)

High School Dual Credit

Our Early College Opportunities team helps thousands of high school students earn college credit every year at WCTC. Explore the opportunities we offer:

Dual Credit Options at a Glance

Dual Credit Option Grades Eligible Learning Location How You'll Earn Credits Great Choice If You...
Excelerate 11-12 WCTC Earn a WCTC associate degree, technical diploma or certificate Have a clear career plan and are ready to pursue a college program
Dual Enrollment Academy 11-12 WCTC Earn up to 30 college credits and an industry-recognized credential Want to explore an in-demand career area with fellow high school students
Start College Now 11-12 WCTC Earn college and high school credits simultaneously Want to take college classes at WCTC during high school
Transcripted Credit 9-12 High school Earn college and high school credits simultaneously Want to earn college credit by taking classes at your own school

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