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How to Apply for Shared Health Program

Step 1. Fill out the Application for Admission (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 from our web site, www.wctc.edu/admissions.

Step 2. Submit the application with the $30 application fee payable to Blackhawk 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, other college entrance exams, or Bachelor Degree 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 on the web at www.wctc.edu/compass.

Please Note: Once the WCTC Admissions Office receives the above information; Application, $30 application fee, high school or GED/HSED transcript, COMPASS test scores or equivalent scores, and you have completed the Program Planning Session, the file will be sent to Blackhawk Technical College for review and processing (please allow 3-4 weeks after checklist items are complete). Blackhawk Technical College will contact you regarding any additional steps needed for admission.

Important: WCTC does not admit a person into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Blackhawk Technical College is the admitting institution.

Other Points of Information:

Financial Aid: If you will be applying for financial aid, apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and please use Blackhawk’s school code 005390. 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 Diana Skornicka, program counselor, at 262.691.5161 or dskornicka@wctc.edu.

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 Diana Skornicka at 262.691.5161 or the WCTC Admissions Office at 262.691.5200.

If you have questions regarding this information sheet, please contact Diana Skornicka at 262.691.5161 or the WCTC Admissions Office at 262.691.5200.

Program Counselor

Diana Skornicka - 262.691.5161

Associate Dean

Lynda Crucius - 262.691.5243

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