MATC Viewbook Fall 2022

MATC

CAMPUSES DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE MEQUON OAK CREEK WEST ALLIS

EDUCATION CENTER WALKER’S SQUARE

COLOR

Mequon Campus

43

OZAUKEE COUNTY MILWAUKEE COUNTY 41

LAKE MICHIGA

WAUKESHA COUNTY

55 students of

%are

WASHINGTON COUNTY

AND ONLINE

43

145

41

MILWAUKE

94

894

94

0

Women

40% No response/other

5 miles

Oak Creek Campus

25,397 students served

2,313

Men

2%

794

43

43

58%

West Allis Education Center at Campus Walker’s Square

Average age 29 years old

graduates in 2019-20

AN

EE

25K

STUDENTS CHOOSE MATC

NEW STUDENT HOUSING

WESTOWN G R E E N

Westown Green Apartment Building for MATC Students MATC.EDU/WESTOWNGREEN Intersection of State Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Live within walking distance of MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus and the vibrant Deer District (home of the Milwaukee Bucks) with easy access to transit, Pere Marquette Park, the Riverwalk and Milwaukee River, Marcus Performing Arts Center, 3rd Street Market Hall and more!

Studio, 1 Bath

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

4 Bedrooms, 1 or 2 Baths

Westown Green Offers Location, Convenience, Value ■

Fully furnished apartment

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Free high-speed internet

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Washer and dryer

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50" Samsung Smart TV

OUR GRADUATES SUCCEED

96%

OF ASSOCIATE DEGREE & TECHNICAL DIPLOMA GRADS

ARE VERY SATISFIED/SATISFIED WITH THEIR MATC EDUCATION Fall 2021 Graduate Career Report

Question: WHAT IS A PATHWAY?

MATC’s Academic & Career Pathways are designed so you’ll have a successful path to graduation and a career, transferring to a four-year university, or both.

The Best Part of These Pathways Is the Team!

After your application is submitted, a Pathway Navigator helps you get started at MATC. Other Pathway team members provide registration assistance and advising; they can help with questions like getting tutoring and finding child care, food, housing and transportation.

VISIT MATC.EDU/PATHWAYS

Answer:

YOUR ROAD TO SUCCESS!

All the college’s programs using similar skills and connecting to similar careers are now together in these Pathways: Business & Management Community & Human Services Creative Arts, Design & Media General Education Healthcare Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation STEM

DUAL CREDIT

High School and College Credit By taking a dual credit class at MATC, you can earn both high school and college credit.

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Save money – dual credit courses can be taken at no cost to the student!

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Take fewer credits in college

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Earn college credit toward an MATC credential and/or transfer college credit

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Experience college-level coursework

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Increase likelihood of pursuing college

FOR DETAILS ON THE DIFFERENT OPTIONS, EMAIL: DUALCREDIT @MATC.EDU

Your Options

Start College Now

Transcripted Credit

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

M3 College Connections

Dual Enrollment Academy

CPLE

Credit for Prior Learning and Experience Earn college credits for what you already know!

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Transfer credits from another college

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Professional licenses, certificates or apprenticeships

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National exams

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Work experience

Military training or other specialized training programs

High School Students: ■

Advanced Placement (AP)

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

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College Level Exam Program (CLEP) MATC.EDU/CPLE

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Seamlessly Transfer MATC Credits Earn credits that transfer for bachelor’s degrees from 40+ transfer partners including Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), University of Wisconsin (UW) System and Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU).

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Guaranteed admission agreements with Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of WisconsinMilwaukee and University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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Promise completion programs at Lakeland University and UW-Madison Bucky’s Tuition Promise

COST, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID

High-Quality Education for Less $32,548 Private nonprofit and out-of-state public four-year schools (average)

$7,444 UW System four-year college/university (minimum)

$6,201 MATC four-year college transfer program

MATC associate degree or technical diploma program

$4,764

(2021-22 costs for Wisconsin resident; one year, full time; 30 credits with fees; source: Wisconsin Technical College System)

FAFSA® Free Application for Federal Student Aid: To be eligible for federal grants, state grants, federal work-study and/or student loans, complete the FAFSA using MATC Federal School Code: 003866.

FAFSA.GOV MATC Foundation scholarships include the MATC Promise, MATC ReStart, DACA Plus and 100s of other scholarships.

Check deadlines at matc.edu/scholarships.

MATC.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS

PROMISE FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADS

PROMISE FOR ADULTS

FREE

Tuition for Eligible Students

Promise for New High School Grads For eligible high school grads who attend MATC the fall semester after their senior year. NEW: Expanded to eligible students completing MATC’s Adult High School, or a GED or HSED.

Promise for Adults For adults age 24 or older who live in the MATC District and have earned at least 6 college credits.

See eligibility requirements at:

MATC.EDU/PROMISE

ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION

Ready to Register?

APPLY NOW To begin an MATC associate degree or technical diploma, start an application at matc.edu/apply.

SEND TRANSCRIPTS Send final official high school or GED/HSED (and college) transcript to MATC Admissions.

ATTEND STORM Connect with your Academic & Career Pathway for your Student Orientation and Registration Meeting (STORM).

REGISTER Visit Self-Service online to view class schedule and register for classes based on your Pathway Advisor meeting at STORM. ACCEPT FINANCIAL AID/PAYMENT Visit Self-Service online to view and accept financial aid award package or make payments.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ENGLISH OR FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL? OR DO YOU WANT TO TAKE A CLASS WITHOUT ENTERING A PROGRAM? VISIT MATC.EDU/ADMISSIONS-REGISTRATION

CAREER SERVICES

Career Services for Undecided Students ■ New!

You can apply to MATC as “undecided” if unsure which program is right for you

■ Take ■ Get

career assessments to learn more about yourself

labor market information to make smart career moves

Explore MATC Programs

Connect With a Career Coach Discover Yourself

Research Occupations Reconnect/ Reflect

MATC.EDU/CAREERHUB

STUDENT

ACCOMMODATION

SERVICES

Student Accommodation Services We’re here to: ■

Support educational progress

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Promote completion of educational objectives

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Ultimately expect individual with disabilities to acquire and maintain competitive employment ACCOMMODATIONSERVICES@MATC.EDU

Prospective Students With Disabilities: Contact Transition Services at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus: 414-297-7839

JobUp

MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE ™

JobUp Milwaukee is a work-education program that combines classroom learning with paid on-the-job work experience.

MATC has developed strong employer relationships to help students work in the healthcare setting while earning a college degree.

Healthcare Pathway Student Participants: ■

Increase employability and earning power

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Work with an employer for multiple semesters

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Receive supportive services JOBUP@MATC.EDU

STORMERS ATHLETICS

MATC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes in the North Central Community College Conference (N4C).

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Baseball (men)

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Basketball (men and women)

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Soccer (men and women)

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Softball (women)

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Tennis (men and women)

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Volleyball (women)

MATC helps each student-athlete strive for excellence on the playing fields and in working toward their future career fields.

MATCSTORMERS.COM

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL SUPPORT

In-Person and Virtual Student Support ■

Recruitment

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Admissions

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CareerHub

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Counseling and Psychological Services

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Financial Aid

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Pathway Advising

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Student Accommodations

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Student Life

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Student Resources

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Tutoring and Academic Support

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and more MATC.EDU/GETHELP

414-297-MATC (6282)

LEARN MORE

87

%

of graduates are employed or continuing their education

six months after graduation

Learn More About MATC Follow our live events online at matc.edu/visit Connect with a recruiter. Scan the QR code and complete the form, or email recruitment@matc.edu or call 414-297-6228.

MATC.EDU/VISIT

APPLY NOW

82% 88% TECHNICAL DIPLOMA

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

of graduates are employed within six months

of graduates are employed within six months

an average of

an average of

earning earning $45,756* $48,334* (2019-20)

*Due to change in calculation method, the earnings numbers are not comparable to prior years.

Apply Now!

Apply. Skill Up. Transfer.

See Why We Are #ProudToBeMATC tinyurl.com/MATCVIDEO MATC.EDU/APPLY

DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE | MEQUON | OAK CREEK | WEST ALLIS MATC.EDU | 414-297-MATC | WISCONSIN RELAY SYSTEM 711 MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. MATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, the national standard in accrediting colleges and schools for distinction in academics and student services. REV 8/2022