Clinical Laboratory Technician
Getting Started
This program is only available to WCTC district residents.
Step 1 Fill out the Application
- Fill out the Application for Admissions (paper application only).
- You may obtain an Application for Admission from the WCTC Admissions Office, located in the WCTC College Center, room C-019 or print an application online.
Step 2 Submit Application
- Submit application with Non-Refundable $30 application fee and $15 Criminal Background Check for a total of $45 made payable to Milwaukee Area Technical College. Fee may be paid with a check or money order only.
Step 3 Request appropriate transcripts
- Send official high school transcripts and/or GED/HSED scores to WCTC.
- Send official College transcripts, when applicable.
Step 4 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-012, call 262.695.6215, or sign up online.
Step 5. Attend a Program Planning Session (PPS)
- You will receive a letter from the Admissions department indicating how to sign-up for a PPS.
Please Note
Once WCTC Admissions Office receives Application, $45 application/Criminal Background Check fee, high school or GED/HSED transcript, COMPASS test scores or equivalent scores, verification of the Online Information Meeting, and the Program Planning Session, the file will be sent to MATC for review and processing (please allow 3-4 weeks after checklist items are complete). MATC-MILWAUKEE will contact you regarding the next steps to take to be fully considered for admissions.
Important
WCTC does not admit students into the Clinical Laboratory Technician program, MATC-Milwaukee is the admitting institution.
Other Points of Information
Financial Aid
If you will be applying for Financial Aid, apply online and please use MATC-Milwaukee College code 003866. You are encouraged to apply early.
Course Work
Shared Health Program Students are able to take their prerequisite courses, general studies courses, and elective courses at WCTC. For scheduling and advising, please contact the program counselor at 262.691.5400.
Payment and Policies
Students will be required to follow policies regarding admissions, financial aid, and graduation.
You are responsible for WCTC’s policies regarding registration and payment. WCTC offers a payment plan or payment in full with check, cash, or credit card. Please contact the WCTC Registration department for more detailed payment information at 262.691.5578, choose option 4.
If you have questions regarding this information sheet, please contact the program counselor at 262.691.5400 or the WCTC Admissions Office at 262.691.5200.
Program Advisor
Lauri Fialkowski - 262.691.5400
Associate Dean
Trish Wittig - 262.691.5375