Nicolet Area Technical College is committed to an open-door policy for admission to the college for all prospective students who meet institutional requirements. All procedures used in the admissions process are in compliance with Policy 009 “Prohibition Against Discrimination.” Applicants who apply for admission into programs and/or courses are served as directed by the Wisconsin Technical College System policies and procedures. Applications for admission are processed on a first come-first served basis, as long as all admissions requirements are met.
Admission to Nicolet Area Technical College is open to individuals who feel they can benefit from the instruction offered. Individuals who hold a high school diploma, a high school equivalency diploma (HSED), or a GED certificate are eligible to enroll in post-secondary programs consistent with their ability levels. Other individuals may be admitted to post-secondary programs if they can demonstrate an “ability to benefit” from instruction through testing. “Ability to benefit” criteria are applied under the same guidelines as used for Federal Financial Aid determination.
Nicolet College is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue F-1 student visas for attendance by non-immigrant students. Non-immigrant international students must follow the regular admission process and demonstrate a level of proficiency in English to pursue their chosen program. International students must also provide the Admissions Office with written proof of adequate financial resources available for their period of schooling and proof of a sponsorship before an I-20 form can be issued.
Because of the varied background in educational preparation of our students and because college programs and courses vary widely in levels of difficulty, admissions services are designed to provide the best match for an individual’s abilities, interests, and academic aptitudes. To facilitate this match, applicants for admission to designated programs will undergo assessment prior to being accepted into the college or a program. Although admission to particular programs may require specific prerequisites, such as test score minimums, Nicolet will work with students to assist them in developing prerequisite skills. Students who do not have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or high school equivalency diploma can enroll in programs designed to assist them with earning those credentials while attending college classes.
For information on our admissions process please refer to the current Nicolet College Website.
DATE ADOPTED: March 1, 1995
DATE(S) REVISED: April 14, 2004
February 2010
DATE(S) REVIEWED: January 2004