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We are excited you have decided Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is the best choice for your education. With four start dates every semester and a summer term, WITC is always accepting applications so start the admissions process today!
Get Admitted to WITC!
Get Admitted to WITC!
Before You Apply
There's a few things you'll need to have prepared when you begin the application.
Step 1: Apply Online
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
Step 2: Assess for Placement
The assessment will help place students in the proper college-level class.
Step 3: Admissions Meeting
Meet with a WITC counselor to review your assessment scores, program choice and discuss any additional entrance requirements or forms.
Get Admitted to WITC!
Before You Apply
There's a few things you'll need to have prepared when you begin the application.
- Have a program and campus in mind that you want to apply to.
- Research costs, financial aid and scholarships
- Find out if you can earn credit for what you already know with WITC's Credit for Prior Learning opportunities
Know which semester you want to start your education. You can apply:
- On or after October 1 for the following fall semester
- On or after February 1 for the following spring semester
- On or after July 1 for the following summer term
Gather your paperwork. You'll need the following:
- Your social security number
- Official high school and college transcripts
- $30 application fee that is required for some programs
Apply online
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
Apply for Financial Aid
Seventy-five percent of WITC students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans and work study.
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
Step 1: Apply Online
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
The application should take you approximately 15 minutes or less to complete.
Some programs require a $30 non-refundable application fee. The online application will let you know if the fee is required.
When you can apply depends on when you want to start:
- On or after October 1 for the following fall semester
- On or after February 1 for the following spring semester
- On or after July 1 for the following summer term
Note: Out-of-district applicants will be admitted in priority order for fall term after January 1 and for spring term after May 1
Resources for completing the application
Determine what WITC program is best for you.
Determine if you are ready for college and get credit for prior learning.
Find out how much your education will cost and apply for aid if needed.
Apply online
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
Apply for Financial Aid
Seventy-five percent of WITC students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans and work study.
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
Step 2: Assess for Placement
The assessment will help place students in the proper college-level class.
Most of the programs at WITC require Accuplacer or ACT scores for course placement or admissions.
The assessment may be waived if you have an associate degree or higher or have satisfactory scores that are less than five years old on a recent college entrance test such as ACCUPLACER or ACT. Official transcripts or test results required.
Study first!
The Accuplacer assessment will cover:
- Sentence skills
- Reading comprehension
- Arithmetic
- Elementary algebra
The test is untimed, taken on a computer, and takes approximately two hours to complete.
Use the online resources below or head to the Academic Support Center, where instructors can help you prep for your assessment.
Need accommodations?
Contact a WITC accommodations specialist
Liberal Arts Degree Applicants:
Meet with a WITC counselor and then take the Tailwind Placement Assessment in math and English. The tests are web-based and timed at 90 minutes each. The use of a non-graphing calculator will be provided.
(Optional) 60 minute Foreign Language Assessment - If you have one or more foreign language classes, take this for correct placement in your foreign language coursework.
Tailwind Placement testing accommodations are coordinated through WITC. Please contact WITC’s accommodations specialist if you have questions.
Day of the Assessment
Go to the Student Services 15 minutes prior to your start time.
You can schedule your meeting with a counselor for right after your assessment.
Feeling stressed?
Classic Accuplacer Practice Tests:
Accuplacer Practice Assessments:
- Sentence Skills, Reading, Arithmetic, and Elementary Algebra
- Arithmetic with Links to Khan Academy Instruction
- Free Web Based Study App
UW Placement Practice Tests:
- Math: Math Practice Test
- English: English Practice Test
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
Step 3: Admissions Meeting
Meet with a WITC counselor to review your assessment scores, program choice and discuss any additional entrance requirements or forms.
The admissions meeting takes about a half-hour and typically occurs right after your scheduled assessment.
In certain cases, the meeting can take place over Skype or by phone.
In your meeting, you'll review your assessment scores, course placement, program choice and discuss any additional entrance requirements with a WITC counselor. It's a perfect opportunity to ask questions about your program or about attending WITC.
What to bring to your admissions meeting:
- Your photo ID
- Your ACT score report if you tested within the last five years (WITC can assist you in obtaining your scores if you do not have them)
- Current and recent high school or GED/HSED graduates are encouraged to bring your high school transcript
- If you have a college or military transcript, you are encouraged to have this sent directly to WITC prior to your admissions meeting
Ready to get started?
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
Apply for Financial Aid
Seventy-five percent of WITC students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans and work study.
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
- Have a program and campus in mind that you want to apply to.
- Research costs, financial aid and scholarships
- Find out if you can earn credit for what you already know with WITC's Credit for Prior Learning opportunities
Know which semester you want to start your education. You can apply:
- On or after October 1 for the following fall semester
- On or after February 1 for the following spring semester
- On or after July 1 for the following summer term
Gather your paperwork. You'll need the following:
- Your social security number
- Official high school and college transcripts
- $30 application fee that is required for some programs
Apply online
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
Apply for Financial Aid
Seventy-five percent of WITC students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans and work study.
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
The application should take you approximately 15 minutes or less to complete.
Some programs require a $30 non-refundable application fee. The online application will let you know if the fee is required.
When you can apply depends on when you want to start:
- On or after October 1 for the following fall semester
- On or after February 1 for the following spring semester
- On or after July 1 for the following summer term
Note: Out-of-district applicants will be admitted in priority order for fall term after January 1 and for spring term after May 1
Resources for completing the application
Determine what WITC program is best for you.
Determine if you are ready for college and get credit for prior learning.
Find out how much your education will cost and apply for aid if needed.
Apply online
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
Apply for Financial Aid
Seventy-five percent of WITC students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans and work study.
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
Most of the programs at WITC require Accuplacer or ACT scores for course placement or admissions.
The assessment may be waived if you have an associate degree or higher or have satisfactory scores that are less than five years old on a recent college entrance test such as ACCUPLACER or ACT. Official transcripts or test results required.
Study first!
The Accuplacer assessment will cover:
- Sentence skills
- Reading comprehension
- Arithmetic
- Elementary algebra
The test is untimed, taken on a computer, and takes approximately two hours to complete.
Use the online resources below or head to the Academic Support Center, where instructors can help you prep for your assessment.
Need accommodations?
Contact a WITC accommodations specialist
Liberal Arts Degree Applicants:
Meet with a WITC counselor and then take the Tailwind Placement Assessment in math and English. The tests are web-based and timed at 90 minutes each. The use of a non-graphing calculator will be provided.
(Optional) 60 minute Foreign Language Assessment - If you have one or more foreign language classes, take this for correct placement in your foreign language coursework.
Tailwind Placement testing accommodations are coordinated through WITC. Please contact WITC’s accommodations specialist if you have questions.
Day of the Assessment
Go to the Student Services 15 minutes prior to your start time.
You can schedule your meeting with a counselor for right after your assessment.
Feeling stressed?
Classic Accuplacer Practice Tests:
Accuplacer Practice Assessments:
- Sentence Skills, Reading, Arithmetic, and Elementary Algebra
- Arithmetic with Links to Khan Academy Instruction
- Free Web Based Study App
UW Placement Practice Tests:
- Math: Math Practice Test
- English: English Practice Test
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
The admissions meeting takes about a half-hour and typically occurs right after your scheduled assessment.
In certain cases, the meeting can take place over Skype or by phone.
In your meeting, you'll review your assessment scores, course placement, program choice and discuss any additional entrance requirements with a WITC counselor. It's a perfect opportunity to ask questions about your program or about attending WITC.
What to bring to your admissions meeting:
- Your photo ID
- Your ACT score report if you tested within the last five years (WITC can assist you in obtaining your scores if you do not have them)
- Current and recent high school or GED/HSED graduates are encouraged to bring your high school transcript
- If you have a college or military transcript, you are encouraged to have this sent directly to WITC prior to your admissions meeting
Ready to get started?
WITC’s quick and simple online application is your place to start to become a WITC student.
Apply for Financial Aid
Seventy-five percent of WITC students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans and work study.
Contact An Advisor
Admissions advisors will guide you through the admissions process, answer your questions and set you up with a campus visit.
What to Expect After You're Admitted
Finish any additional requirements.
Some programs have additional requirements after you're admitted. See additional requirements on your program's web page.
Log into MyCampus (student portal) and find details on the following:
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Explore your student email and Blackboard, MyWITC and more.
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Register for your classes.
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Pay or make sure you've completed your financial aid or tuition deferment.
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Buy your books.
New Student Orientation
Complete orientation online or in person.
Contact
Choose a campus to view contact information, or for general assistance, please contact us.
Campus Life
Learn more about WITC's unique campuses and find the right one for you.
Walk through your scholarship, grant, loan, work-study and other financial aid options.
