College Readiness classes pave the way for your academic success!

Our college readiness classes are designed to help you improve your core reading, writing, and math skills. They also help you fulfill prerequisites or gain access to higher-level program classes sooner.

College Readiness Classes

College Readiness includes the following types of classes:

Sector. These classes provide foundational learning in “career pathway sectors” or interest areas relevant to your chosen college program. Based on English and Math placement scores, these classes may be required for entrance into degree-credit program classes. 

Sectors include: Arts, Business, Health, Service and Technical Careers. 

Corequisite. Degree-credit classes in English and Math. Corequisites are a way for students to start degree-credit course work by paring a degree-credit class with an academic support workshop.

How to Enroll

ACT and placement test scores identify students who qualify for these classes.

  • If selected, you will receive a results sheet that lists your required class(es).
  • You may be assigned to a Communications (Reading and Writing) or Math class or both.
  • Your specific class(es) will be based on your chosen sector.

We recommend meeting with an advisor to help plan your first-semester schedule. 

When and Where

Sector classes are offered during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, so you can get started right away. These classes are available online, hybrid and in person on multiple campuses.

Sector Classes Are Free

If you’re a resident of Wisconsin, there is no charge for sector classes. Your tuition costs will be covered by grants.

Get Financial Aid Credits

Sector classes will help you meet your financial aid credit-hour requirements.

While these are non-degree-credit classes, they have credits that count toward your full-time or part-time status for financial aid.

Communications (Reading and Writing) classes are 4 credits and Math classes are 2 credits.

How to Get Started

  1. If you haven’t applied yet, submit your free online application.
  2. Submit your transcripts and ACT scores to Madison College.
  3. If you haven’t taken the ACT, register for placement testing.

Academic Support

All Madison College students have access to tutoring services, technical support, the Writing Center and other support resources.

If you’re enrolled in sector classes, you will have access to the Student Academic Support Center (SASC). The SASC team provides live help on request, both online and in person on the Truax campus.

Questions About College Readiness Classes?

Contact the School of Academic Advancement at 608.258.2440 or saa@madisoncollege.edu.