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Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll guide you to the Madison College academic offerings and next steps that best fit your interests. Need help deciding? Contact us.

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Great. Would you like to earn college credit in high school?

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Have you considered transferring to Madison College?

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Are you currently employed?

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Got it. What’s next for your career?

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What is your educational goal?

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I want to earn my GED or HSED

I want to work as an apprentice while I learn

Next up—college credits. What type of college credit would you like to earn?

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I’d like to take a few courses

I’m not sure right now; I’m just exploring my options

That’s awesome. When would you like to earn your degree or credential?

Are you interested in one of our student support options?

I want to improve my English reading, writing and language skills

I’d like extra support transitioning into a health or vet tech program

I’d like extra support transitioning into a nursing program

I’d like help preparing for an apprenticeship

I’d like to get support finishing high school while earning college credit

I’m interested in other academic or career support from Madison College

No thanks, I don’t need additional support

Would you like to transfer course credit to another college or university?

Yes, I’d like to know about my transfer options

No, not at this time

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Academics and Training

Choose the path that will help you reach your end goal. Discover:

Career training in 11 areas of study, from architecture to gender studies to welding
Transfer options to UW-Madison and beyond
Skill refreshers for a new beginning
New places through our Study Abroad program
The power of research in our Honors Program
Opportunities for high school students
Learning for fun
Professional Growth

This Way to Your Future

Madison College News and Stories

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Teegawende "Josephine" Segrado awarded prestigious Jack Kent Cook Foundation scholarship

June 10, 2025

Josephine is in the University Transfer—Electrical Engineering program and has demonstrated exceptional skills in her academic, volunteer and research work.

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Madison College and UW-Stout partner on criminal justice transfer program

June 2, 2025

Seamless transfer opportunities for Madison College students who earn an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Studies and want to continue their education at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

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Dr. Jennifer Berne named next Madison College President

May 26, 2025

Madison College’s District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jennifer Berne as the college’s next president, concluding an extensive national search.

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