5-day Application Window
Dental Hygienist, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Radiography will only accept applications September 12-16, 2011.
An application, application fee, transcripts, testing, and all other requirements must be submitted, and meet the program requirements, during that week to be considered for admission to the waitlist in summer 2012. Top
Apply to Semester and Program
Your NWTC application requires you to choose a specific program for a specific start date (semester). Unlike 4-year colleges, technical college applications require students to "pick a major" before they apply. Each program, or "major", also has a specific start date. Top
What programs are available now?
Completed Application
Applications are accepted to the program or waitlist based on "date of completed application." The completion date is when all materials are received at NWTC. If your application is turned in on Monday, but the academic testing and high school transcripts aren't received until Wednesday, the date of completed application will be Wednesday. Top
Fee Waivers
Fee waivers are available if the $30 application fee is a barrier to applying. Please make an appointment with a Counselor/Advisor for the waiver form. The fee is waived per application. Top
First-come, First-served by date (not time of application)
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are admitted to programs based on date of completed application, not time of application on a particular day. Even for 5-day window programs, only the day, not the time, is important. Top
Negative Service Indicator
Indicators are put on student records for various reasons. Applications will not be accepted from students who have negative service indicators that block registration at the time the application is submitted. Students are welcome to reapply after the indicators are satisfied and removed. For more information on indicators, contact Student Finance (920) 498-6816. Check my.NWTC to see if you have a hold on your account. Top
Out-of-State Applicants
Wisconsin Statute TCS 10 designates three residency categories for the order of admission to a program: District, Non-District State, and Non-State. Non-District and Non-State students are admitted on a space available basis after District students.
See Reciprocity for Michigan and Minnesota exceptions. Top
Pre-Program Status
Beginning September 2011, all associate degree and technical diploma applications will start in a pre-program status and students will move into the programs based on successful completion of admission requirements and program capacity. Pre-program status will be noted with a "Z" behind the program code, i.e. NURSE 105431Z. After submitting an application, please refer to my.NWTC Admissions for pre-program and program admission requirements.
When the program and its waitlist are filled with enough qualified applicants, additional applicants will apply as pre-program students. Pre-program students can take courses toward their program, following pre-requisites, and have access to financial aid. Top
Readmission
If class attendance is interrupted for three or more consecutive semesters, students are asked to reapply to the program and meet the program's entry requirements at that time.
Exceptions are made for students serving in the military reserves or Wisconsin National Guard who have their attendance interrupted for active duty or during a national emergency. Top
Reciprocity Agreements
NWTC has reciprocity agreements with Michigan and Minnesota.
Residency Requirements
Students are considered in-state residents for admission and tuition purposes with one of the following forms of ID:
- Wisconsin drivers license
- Current rental or lease agreement with in-state address
- Payroll stub showing payment of Wisconsin income tax
- Wisconsin voter registration card
- 1040 income tax return with in-state address
Students do not have to reside in the state for a certain period of time before they can be considered a resident. Admissions will contact the student if proof of residency is required. Top
Testing
Visit the Assessment Center website for hours and information on how to schedule an appointment. Top
Waitlists
NWTC is in compliance with Wisconsin Statute TCS10, which specifically addresses the use of Waiting Lists. When a sufficient number of applications have been received, processed and accepted to fill the capacity of a program for that term, a Waiting List is established.
Applications will continue to be processed and placed on a Waiting List until a sufficient number are on a Waiting List to fill that program for the following term. The program will then be "closed" to further applications until the following term. Top