This innovative partnership between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Lakeland University provides a unique higher-education option to students. Students participating in this program complete their associate degree at MATC and continue their education at Lakeland by entering as a college junior to complete a related bachelor’s degree
KEY BENEFITS:
- Affordable, flexible college degree option close-to-home
- Guaranteed admission to Lakeland University and start as a junior following MATC graduation
- Students are career-ready in two years following their MATC program completion and are able to work in their field while continuing their education at Lakeland
- Most Lakeland majors will accommodate working student schedules through online and evening programming
- Scholarship opportunities offered to MATC graduates
- Support to help students launch and advance in their careers
- Free Application
- Support from MATC and Lakeland University advisors
- Individualized academic plans
- Career Development to help launch and advance their careers
ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS & MAJORS:
- Click here to see the MATC programs that are part of this initiative. Career areas range from Business and Information Technology (IT) programs to Criminal Justice.
- The MATC programs align with 12 different Lakeland University majors.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Students apply for admission to an eligible MATC program
- Students meet with their MATC program advisor to map out their MATC coursework
- Students can register for the MATC to LU program through this online form
- Students reach out to Lakeland advisor at
- Students complete Lakeland admissions steps