Once you've been admitted into your program, the steps below will help you get ready for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Activate Student Account
All program students at Madison College need to have an active student account. If you haven’t already, activate your account for access to:
- Student email
- Online myMadisonCollege Student Center
- Blackboard
- Apply for Financial Assistance
Need help paying for college? Different types of financial assistance may be available to those who qualify, such as:
- Financial aid
- Scholarships
- Veterans benefits
- Prepare for Program Registration
To Enroll:
Students who successfully complete all of the below requirements will register for first semester courses to confirm their status as an Optometric Technician student.
All students must:
- Complete the application process and be admitted to the Optometric Technician program
- Meet the Registration Requirements below to register for Optometric Technician program classes
English
Students must demonstrate English competency in one of the following ways:
1. Test Scores: Minimum test score cannot be more than four years old:
- ACT English 15+
- ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing 245+
2. Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
- Communications for Health (77851776)
3. Bachelor's degree or higher
Reading
Students must demonstrate reading competency in one of the following ways:
1. Test Scores: Minimum test score cannot be more than four years old:
- ACT Reading 15+
- ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading 249+
2. Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
- Communications for Health (77851776)
3. Bachelor's degree or higher
- Pay for Classes
Tuition is due each semester by the tuition due date. You may also find it helpful to start familiarizing yourself with the college's refund policy and available payment options.
Credit classes are billed electronically through your Student Center. Paper bills are not mailed.
Madison Truax Campus
Health Building, 300
1705 Hoffman Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm
- Friday: 8 am - 12 pm (Help by phone or email)