Turn curiosity into opportunity at WCTC’s fall open house Nov. 6

“For many students, open house is where their future starts to click.” -- Ashleigh Zarling, dean of Enrollment Management

PEWAUKEE, Wis. (Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025) – Just one week from today, Waukesha County Technical College will welcome guests to its fall open house on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 3-7 p.m., on the main Pewaukee campus.

The event is designed to share with potential students and their families details about the College and its 170-plus areas of study, including certificate, associate degree, technical diploma and apprenticeship programs.

“For many students, open house is where their future starts to click,” said Ashleigh Zarling, dean of Enrollment Management. “They get to test-drive programs, connect with instructors and see how their interests translate into in-demand careers. It’s a fun, high-energy night that shows how WCTC turns curiosity into opportunity.”

Breakout activities will feature convenient, drop-in sessions for guests to learn about high school dual credit opportunities, including WCTC Excelerate, Dual Enrollment Academy, Start College Now and others, along with details on admissions and financial aid. Visitors can also participate in interactive experiences, such as question-and-answer panels with current students and demonstrations of lab robotics in the College’s new Applied AI Lab.

Guests can explore campus life and learn about the many student activities and organizations, including social and professional clubs, short-term study abroad opportunities, Student Leadership Council, Student Mentoring Program and WCTC Esports Lab.

Event Highlights

Open house guests are encouraged to stop by at any time during the four-hour event to:

• Tour sophisticated, state-of-the-art training labs and classrooms.
• Take a brief, two-minute career assessment.
• Participate in hands-on activities and view industry-specific projects.
• Make connections with WCTC instructors and staff.
• Talk with representatives from Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, Advising and other areas at a resource fair.
• Get an up-close and personal look at specific programs of study.

Save Money!

Open house participants will receive a $30 application fee waiver, and the WCTC Bookstore will hold a 20% off sale on gift and clothing items during the event hours.

Additionally, attendees will have a chance to win one of four $1,000 tuition vouchers, funded by the WCTC Foundation, for those who submit their application to WCTC by Friday, Nov. 14 and enroll in a program with a start term of spring, summer or fall 2026. (Valid only for associate degree and technical diploma programs; certificates are excluded and some restrictions apply. Winners will be announced Nov. 17.)

The event will be held at WCTC’s main campus, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee; the central check-in area will be in the Anthony J. Natalizio Center in Building S. Additionally, shuttle buses will be available to transport participants to different buildings on the main campus.

To register, visit www.wctc.edu/open-house, or for more information, call the Enrollment office at 262.691.5129.