Automotive Technician Technical Diploma

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Apply Now – Limited Seats Available!

This program has limited capacity and may reach maximum enrollment quickly. Applying early gives you the best chance of securing a spot.

• Program capacity: 80 students every fall semester. It shares capacity with other programs that have a similar curriculum.

If the program reaches capacity, a waiting list will be used to manage additional qualified applicants. However, we’d anticipate only a brief wait for most applicants.

• Students are added to the waiting list based on the date they complete all application requirements
• Being on the waiting list gives you priority for future openings
• Priority does not guarantee a spot in the program
• You may remain on the waiting list if you continue to follow the steps to notify Madison College of your continued interest

Application Dates

Fall 2026

• Application open
• Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026

Admission Requirements

All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

1. Admission Application

The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

2. Education Completion

Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

• High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
• GED/HSED completion
• College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
  • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
  • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
    • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
    • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
    • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

3. Residency Requirement

Per Wisconsin Statute TCS-10 because this program has a waitlist:

• Out-of-state residents (except Minnesota residents*) are not eligible for admission consideration to this program
• Non-district state residents
  • May only be considered after January 1 for the upcoming fall term
  • *Minnesota residents are considered non-district state residents for admission purposes

Additional Notes

Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a program or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the program.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.