MATC 2026-27 Catalog

NEW STUDENTS How To Apply

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Returning Students Applying for Readmission If you have taken a break from your program (more than two semesters, not including summer), then you must apply for readmission . Complete a program readmission application online at matc . edu (search Returning Students) . You will follow the program requirements in effect at the time of your readmission . If the program you are reapplying to has a waiting list, you may have to join that list . Health and Criminal Background Check Health and criminal background checks are required for some programs and courses . Agencies that 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 . International Students MATC welcomes international students! Those who plan to apply for a student visa should visit matc . edu (search International Students) . You also may write to: Milwaukee Area Technical College International Student Admissions Of fi ce 1200 South 71st Street, Room120 West Allis, WI 53214

1 . Fill Out Your Application Go to matc . edu/apply or visit any MATC campus . In order to apply you must: • Choose a program when you fi ll out your application (see pages 10-11 for a complete list of programs) or choose Undecided (see page 7 for details) . • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency certi fi cate to enter a program (there are only a few exceptions) . If you have to fi nish high school or take courses to ful fi ll a program’s academic preparedness requirements, MATC can help (learn more on page 326) . • Pay a $2 processing fee that helps MATC verify your identity . 2 . Watch for Your Acceptance Letter via Email 3 . Submit Transcripts While you wait for your acceptance email, send in your transcript — it doesn’t have to be an of fi cial one . The transcript is essential because it helps advisors place you in the right courses . (Note: International students are still required to submit a translated transcript that has been evaluated by an approved agency . ) Some programs, however, require an of fi cial high school transcript before a student can take core courses . Visit matc . edu/course-catalog or look at the program’s page in this catalog to fi nd out your program’s requirements . If an of fi cial transcript is required, you will send us one or more of the following, depending on your experience: • Of fi cial high school transcripts with graduation date from a regionally accredited institution • ByMail: 700W . State Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233, ATTN: Admissions • In Person: Dropoff a sealed transcript at any MATC Admissions Center . Do not open the envelope . 4 . Apply for Financial Aid Apply for federal fi nancial aid as early as possible . Learn how on page 8 . Waiting Lists When there are more applicants than seats available in core program courses, MATC puts students on a waiting list . To get off the list as seats open up, students must meet all academic preparedness requirements speci fi c to their program . While students are on the list, they can enroll in a program’s general studies courses, such as English and math, and stay on track to graduate . Learn more about any program’s speci fi c admission process, academic requirements and other requirements by visiting matc . edu/course-catalog or by reading the program’s overview in this catalog . Overviews begin onpage 26 . • GED/HSED diploma (submit scores if available) • Homeschool PI-1206 form and detailed transcript • College/university transcript • International transcripts How To Submit Your Transcript • Electronically via Parchment: Send to apply@matc . edu

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