Western Technical College rests between the Mississippi River and the majestic bluffs of the Driftless Region in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In addition to the main campus, Western has five regional locations in western Wisconsin: Black River Falls, Independence, Mauston, Tomah, and Viroqua. Our Public Safety programs meet at the state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Facility in Sparta. Western offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and a variety of university transfer options.
Graduates
94%
of graduates find employment within 6 months of graduation
Students
100+
academic programs to choose from and plenty of transfer opportunities
Admissions Requirements
Start your admission to Western Technical College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.
Western Application
Transcript
ACT
Accuplacer
Asset
Aleks Math (for some electronics programs) or COMPASS
Some programs may have additional requirements
Workforce Solutions
Western instructors and staff partner with western Wisconsin business and industry to serve workforce development needs. We provide skill-building and certification opportunities, safety training, leadership and strategy consultation, professional development, and community service and engagement programs. These partnerships also create curriculum, coordinate jobsite and service-learning opportunities, bring in speakers and conferences—all aimed at developing a highly-skilled workforce prepared for the challenges of today and the future. For more go to www.westerntc.edu/business-community
Western News
Tools of the Trade Scholarships help Apprentices advance their careers
Ascendium is pleased to announce it has awarded scholarships to 806 Wisconsin construction and industrial apprentices through the Tools of the Trade Scholarship Program.
WTCS earns strong public support in latest statewide survey
A new statewide survey shows growing confidence in the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), with two-thirds of Wisconsin residents holding a favorable opinion of the System and its colleges. The findings underscore WTCS’s critical role in providing affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of students and employers across the state.
Media Advisory: WTCS, UWS, WAICU to address potential changes to federal financial aid
Leaders from the Wisconsin Technical College System, Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities will hold a joint news conference on Thursday, May 22, to address potential changes to federal financial aid programs.
