MATC 2023-24 Catalog

We’re Here to Help You Succeed MATC can help you reach your goals, with bilingual services and programs, tutoring, academic advising, career counseling and employment services. You can fi nd more information about these services in this catalog. You also can visit matc.edu , choose Student Life and Resources from the menu and select Student Support. Join Us for 2023-24 Start dates: Summer session starts week of June 11, 2023 Fall semester starts week of August 20, 2023 Spring semester starts week of January 14, 2024 Flexible start dates include 12-week and eight-week sessions. See the academics calendar at matc.edu/events If You Need Financial Aid: Apply for federal fi nancial aid as early as possible. Complete the online form at studentaid.gov or download the myStudentAid app. The MATC federal school code is 003866. Visit matc.edu and search Financial Aid for speci fi c due dates and more information. Just Want to Take a Course? If you want to take courses but don’t want to earn an associate degree or technical diploma, you don’t need to complete the full admissions process, but will not be eligible for fi nancial aid. You will still need to complete a Non-Program Student application and register for the classes you want to take. Go to matc.edu, click on A Future Student and thenon Just Take a Class. Your Journey with MATC Begins Here Let’s Get Started Apply at matc.edu/apply or visit us in person at any campus! If you visit, you’ll fi nd computer stations for completing applications for admission, fi nancial aid and for completing registration. Our team will be ready to help.

Applying to MATC Some Requirements Before You Apply: • You must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency certi fi cate to enter an MATC associate degree or technical diploma program – only a few exceptions apply. • For students who want to fi nish high school, MATC offers Adult High School, GED and HSED opportunities. See page 24. • Some courses require speci fi c high school experience. If you don’t have those course requirements, you can ful fi ll them through our Adult High School. See page 18. Readmission for Returning Students Coming back to MATC? Great! If you have taken a break from your program (over two semesters, not including summer), then you’ll need to apply for readmission. You can complete a program readmission application online at matc.edu, search Returning Students. You will need to follow the program requirements in effect at the time of your readmission. Please note that if the program you are reapplying to has a waiting list, you may have to join that list. International Students MATC welcomes international students! Those who plan to apply for a student visa should visit matc.edu and search International Students . You also may write to: Milwaukee Area Technical College International Student Admissions Of fi ce 1200 South 71st Street, Room 120 West Allis, WI 53214 Waiting Lists Waiting lists are used when we have more applicants than we have spots available in a program. When you complete your application to a program that’s already full, you’ll be placed on the list in the order that you fi nished applying. While waiting to take core courses, you can still enroll in your program’s speci fi ed general studies courses, such as English, math and electives. Healthcare Pathway – The Petition Process The Healthcare Academic & Career Pathway uses a petition process for entry into some programs, which requires you to complete the petition application during the petition window dates. Find instructions on how to complete the petition process by visiting matchealth.com. Health and Criminal Background Check Health and criminal background checks are required for some programs and courses. Agencies who serve as clinical or fi eld placement sites reserve the right to deny a student’s placement based upon health and/or criminal background check results. See information on a program’s webpage at matc.edu and course information at selfservice.matc.edu . For additional information related to Healthcare programs, see page 15.

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