This innovative partnership between Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Lakeland University provides a unique higher-education option to students. Students participating in this program complete their associate degree at NWTC 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 NWTC graduation
- Students are career-ready in two years following their NWTC 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 NWTC graduates
- Support to help students launch and advance in their careers
- Free Application
- Support from NWTC and Lakeland University advisors
- Individualized academic plans
- Career Development to help launch and advance their careers
ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS & MAJORS:
- Currently 25 NWTC programs are part of this initiative. Career areas range from Business and Information Technology (IT) programs to Health and Criminal Justice related programs.
- The NWTC programs align with 12 different Lakeland University majors.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Students apply for admission to an eligible NWTC program
- Students meet with their NWTC program advisor to map out their NWTC coursework
- Students can register through this online form
- Students reach out to Lakeland advisor at
- Students complete Lakeland admissions steps
Lakeland University and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA).