Explore high-demand fields and earn college credit while still in high school through WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy!
This program helps ease the transition from high school to post-secondary education, giving you insight into college academics and a jump start on programs. You'll complete your academy with a WCTC certificate or diploma and high school credits.
In a Dual Enrollment Academy, you'll spend most of your school day, both fall and spring semesters, at WCTC. You're required to provide your own safety equipment, school supplies and transportation. Learn more about each academy:
Meet with your high school counselor to see if you qualify. View eligibility requirements >
Attend a Dual Enrollment Academy Information Night at WCTC with your parent/guardian.
Complete the Dual Enrollment Academy Application (including your statement on why you would be a good candidate) and submit it to your high school counselor for approval. Your high school will submit your completed application packet to WCTC. The deadline to submit your DEA application is March 1, 2025.
Application does not guarantee admission. High school transcripts, quality of personal statement, attendance record and counselor recommendation will be considered when applications exceed spots available. Late applications will be considered only if spots are available.
High School: Please submit completed application (including personal statement) and official high school transcripts (including ACT scores, if attained) to WCTC by March 1, 2025:
WCTC Early College Opportunities Coordinator 800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072
Decision notification letters are sent to high schools and students in April. Admission to the Dual Enrollment Academy is for fall semester only. If your academic performance is satisfactory, you’ll be permitted to enroll for the spring.
Admitted students must attend a mandatory summer orientation. Refer to your acceptance letter for details. If you do not attend, you may forfeit your spot in the program.
To be eligible for WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy, you must apply during your junior year of high school for participation senior year. Well-qualified juniors may also be eligible to participate. Talk to your high school counselor for more information. You must also:
Once accepted into the Dual Enrollment Academy, you cannot miss more than three days per class per semester. Late and/or missing assignments could impact your course grade, which could result in dismissal from the program.
High school sophomores and juniors are invited to learn more about WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy!
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Anthony J. Natalizio CenterBuilding S, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee53072
Thursday, February 6, 2025