Admissions
How to Apply
Prior to Program Acceptance (Checklist Items)
- Complete the Application for Admission
- Apply online, obtain an application from the WCTC Admissions Office, located in the WCTC College Center, room C-019 or print an application from our website.
- Submit the application with $30 application fee
- Fee may be paid with a check, money order or credit card.
- Request appropriate transcripts
- Send official high school transcripts and/or GED/HSED scores to WCTC
- Send official College transcripts, when applicable
- Transcripts must arrive in their original sealed envelope. Previously opened transcripts will not be accepted.
- Take the COMPASS Assessment
- The COMPASS placement test is an untimed test on the computer. This test will assess your skills in the areas of Writing, Reading, and Math.
- The test results are used for advising and placement into appropriate courses.
- ACT scores or other college entrance exams may exempt you from taking the COMPASS exam.
- Once you have submitted your application and fee, you can sign up for a testing session. Stop by the Assessment Center, room C-022, call 262.695.6215, or sign up online.
- Complete any Additional Program Requirements
- Please see your Program Application Requirement Sheet for any additional supplemental items needed for program admission or contact the Admissions Office at 262.691.5200.
After Program Acceptance
Detailed information in regard to the below steps will be mailed to admitted students approximately 4 weeks prior to New Student Registration (Fall start = June and Spring start = November).
- Attend a New Student Planning Session
- Register for classes during New Student Registration
- Attend New Student Orientation
Other Points of Information
Financial Aid
You are encouraged to apply for financial as soon as possible. You can apply online for federal and state grants and loans and you can apply for WCTC Foundation Scholarships. Please contact the Financial Aid Department through email or call 262.691.5221 if you have questions
Transfer of Credit
Applicants interested in transferring in college-level credit, must submit a Transfer of Credit Request form in addition to submitting official transcripts.