In-Person

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• These Academic Preparedness Requirements must be complete to be admitted to the Nursing program core courses:

  • High School or GED/HSED Transcript
  • 1 year of High School Chemistry OR 3 credits of College Chemistry OR Developmental Chemistry*  
  • Strengths Seminar                                              
  • English Composition I*  
  • Speech OR Oral/Interpersonal Communications*
  • Developmental Psychology*  
  • Introduction to Psychology*                                                                        
  • Intro to Sociology*                                          
  • General Anatomy & Physiology*                                               
  • Advanced Anatomy & Physiology*                                                      
  • Microbiology*
  • Nursing Assistant Course Completion or proof of CNA certification
  • HESI A2 Exam with a cumulative score of 75% or better
  • Technical Standards Signature Form
  • Viewpoint Screening Background Check (PDF)

*Must be completed with a "C" or better

Viewpoint Screening Health Portal (PDF) must be completed after being selected to start core Nursing courses.

Additional Admissions Information

• After admission to the college, you will be considered a pre-core nursing student. Admission to core classes in the Nursing program is based on application date and successful completion of the academic preparedness requirements for the program. Students are able to apply for financial aid and take general education courses to meet academic preparedness requirements as a pre-core nursing student. There is an estimated wait time of approximately 5-6 terms between admission to the college and beginning core Nursing courses.
• Evaluation to determine those that have met all program admissions requirements will take place on the following dates. Students will be notified through their Western student email if selected for the next cohort to start core Nursing program courses.
  • February 16, 2026 for summer term
  • June 15, 2026 for fall term

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• To enroll in the Paramedic Technician program, first apply for admission to the College, then electronically sign the program's Technical Standards, complete a background check, provide proof of immunization (including a TB Test), complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification, and read and return a signed copy of the supplemental information document. You can find links to these document below. In addition, you must complete the prerequisites to General Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of “C” or better and hold a Wisconsin EMT-Basic or Advanced License. Please see the details below.
  • Paramedic Technician Technical Standards
  • Background Check (PDF)
  • Immunizations (PDF)
  • American Heart Associate Provider CPR Certification
    • CPR Schedules
  • Paramedic Technician Supplemental Information (PDF)
  • Wisconsin EMT-Basic or Advanced License
  • If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.
• The Paramedic Technician program follows Western's policies regarding the Transfer of Credits and Credit for Prior Learning. 

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• These Academic Preparedness Requirements must be complete to be admitted to the Radiography program core courses:
  • High School or GED/HSED Transcript
  • Radiography Technical Standards Form
  • Background Check
  • Complete one year of High School or one term of Developmental or College Biology*
  • Complete one year of High School or one term of Developmental or College Chemistry*
  • General Anatomy and Physiology*
    • *Must be completed with a "C" or better
• If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified
• After admission to the college, you will be considered a Pre-core Radiography student. Admission to core classes in the Radiography program is based on application date and successful completion of the academic preparedness requirements for the program. Students are able to apply for financial aid and take general education courses to meet academic preparedness requirements as a Radiography student. There is an estimated wait time of approximately 5-6 terms admission to the college before starting core courses.
• Evaluation of pre-core Radiography students to determine those that have met all program admissions requirements will take place on the following dates. Students will be notified through their Western student email if selected for the next cohort to start core Radiography program courses.
  • December 18, 2025 for the fall term program start

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• These Academic Preparedness Requirements must be complete to be admitted to the Physical Therapy Assistant program core courses:
  • High School or GED/HSED Transcript
  • Technical Standards Form
  • Background Check (PDF)
  • Complete General Anatomy and Physiology*
    • *Must be completed with a "C" or better
• If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.
• After admission to the college, you will be considered a Pre-core Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) student. Admission to core classes in the PTA program is based on application date and successful completion of the academic preparedness requirements for the program. Students are able to apply for financial aid and take general education courses to meet academic preparedness requirements as a Pre-core PTA student. There is an estimated wait time of approximately 3-6 terms after admission to the college before starting core courses.

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

These Academic Preparedness Requirements must be complete to be admitted to the Human Services Associate program core courses:

• Completing the college admissions requirements fulfills program admissions requirements for this program.
• There is an estimated wait time of approximately three terms after admission to the college before starting core courses.

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• These Academic Preparedness Requirements must be complete to be admitted to the Respiratory Therapy program core courses:
  • High School or GED/HSED Transcript
  • Respiratory Therapy Technical Standards
  • Respiratory Therapy Background Check form (PDF)
  • General Anatomy and Physiology (10806177)*
    • *Must be completed with a "C" or better
• If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.
• After admission to the college, you will be considered a Pre-core Respiratory Therapy student. Admission to core classes in the Respiratory program is based on application date and successful completion of the academic preparedness requirements for the program. Students are able to apply for financial aid and take general education courses to meet academic preparedness requirements as a Respiratory student. There is an estimated wait time of approximately three terms after admission to the college before starting core courses.

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• High School or GED/HSED Transcript
• To enroll in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, first apply for admission to the College, then read and sign the Technical Standards and complete a background check. You can find links to these documents below.
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Technical Standards
  • Background Check (PDF)
  • If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• High School or GED/HSED Transcript
• To enroll in the Medical Laboratory Technician program, first apply for admission to the College, then electronically sign the program's Technical Standards and complete a background check.  You can find links to these documents below.  In addition, you must complete Developmental (or College) Biology and Developmental (or College) Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.
  • Medical Laboratory Technician Technical Standards
  • Background Check (PDF)
  • Complete one year of High School or one term of Developmental or College Biology
  • Complete one year of High School or one term of Developmental or College Chemistry
  • If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• High School or GED/HSED Transcript
• To enroll in the Surgical Technology program, first apply for admission to the College, then electronically sign the program's Technical Standards and complete a background check.  You can find links to these documents below.  In addition, you must complete the program prerequisite of General Anatomy and Physiology 10806177 with a grade of “C” or better. Please see the details below.
  • Surgical Technology Technical Standards
  • Background Check (PDF)
  • General Anatomy and Physiology
  • If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.

• Apply at www.westerntc.edu/how-to-apply
• Western’s Admission Coaches are available to help you through the application process. Have questions or need advice? Call 608-785-9200 or email AdmissionsCoach@westerntc.edu.
• Western must comply with a Waiting List Policy when academic programs meet capacity. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS10.07.

Additional Requirements

• High School or GED/HSED Transcript is required.
• To enroll in the Criminal Justice program, first apply for admission to the College, then electronically sign the program's Technical Standards and complete a background check. You can find links to these documents below. Please see the details below.
  • Criminal Justice Technical Standards
  • Criminal Justice Background Check (PDF)
    • The background check is required but will only be used for career advising purposes and not for determination of admittance to the Criminal Justice program.