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The application window for Spring 2024 requests has closed.

The request deadline for Spring semester courses is October 1st.
The request deadline for Summer and Fall semester courses is March 1st.

To prepare you to complete the online application process, please review the one-page instruction document:  Course Request and Application Process

	Start College Now WCTC View sample WCTC form here
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Please make every effort to complete the application in one session once you have started it.  If you need access to an incomplete application, please contact Mrs. Cadkin to have it sent to you.

If you would like additional information on the electronic signature process, please view the Online Signature Process Tutorial

• Early College Credit Program / Start College Now Comparison Chart
• Elmbrook ECCP/SCN Resource Guide
• WI DPI webpage
• Wisconsin Technical College System webpage
• WCTC Start College Now webpage
• WCTC Start College Now Instructions
• WCTC Start College Now FAQs

The School Board in which the pupil resides is not responsible for transporting a pupil attending a technical college to or from the technical college that the pupil is attending.

Transportation can be provided for students to WCTC to support the DEA program. SCN students may also take advantage of the transportation option as long as their courses occur between 8am-noon.

Students should review the "Textbook Information" section of the Elmbrook ECCP/SCN Resource Guide prior to purchasing a textbook.  If a student is required to purchase a textbook (online or hard copy), a request for reimbursement can be submitted.

Reimbursement claims for fall courses must be made by December 23rd.  Reimbursement will be received during the second week of January.  Claims for spring courses must be made by June 1st, to be received mid-June.  Claims for summer courses must be made by September 1st, to be received in mid-September.

• Submit reimbursement claims/receipts here

Students will be notified via email when the School Board has reviewed and approved their course request(s) before March 20th for Fall courses or October 20th for Spring courses.

Courses are not approved because: 

1. We offer a comparable course on the Elmbrook campus. 
2. You may not meet a pre-requisite for the course. For example, a student requested a graduate-level course. 

NEXT STEPS: When you receive School Board approval, follow the steps on the SCN - Steps to take after Board Approval webpage.

Graduate High School with a diploma and a degree!!!

Students in grades 11-12 are eligible to enroll in any 2 years technical or associate degree program. The district will pay for the coursework taken in the program. Students who have a clear idea of the field they would like to pursue are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Students can apply to WCTC directly and complete the request process through the SCN program in Elmbrook.

More information can be found here https://www.wctc.edu/academics/programs-courses/high-school-dual-credit/index.php

LAUNCH SCN College Partnership

Taught during Blocks 1 and 2 for two years. Courses are taught either online or at WCTC. Students will be able to complete an entire associate's Degree along with their high school diploma. Courses are also available during the winter break. Classes run on the college calendar. Courses are 8 weeks, and meet one day a week. Students take 2-3 classes each term. Juniors or Seniors are eligible for enrollment. Program is dependent upon enrollment minimums.

Associate Degree in Business Management
After the first year, students complete the Customer Service Specialist Technical Diploma.

Year 1 Courses:

• Management of Customer Service
• Managing People
• Client Relations and Technology
• Math with Business Applications
• Business Professionalism
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Accounting
• Microsoft Word
• Business Presentation Software
• English Comp I or AP Lang (3+ on exam)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication or CAPP Public Speaking *Writing for College Pre-req
• AP Micro (3+ on exam)

Year 2 Courses:

• Intro to Continuous Improvement
• Business Financial Management
• Business Law
• Employment Success
• Intro to Sociology
• Global Business Fundamentals
• Leadership Development
• Principles of Supply Chain Management
• Business Management Capstone

Associate Degree in Marketing

Year 1 Courses

• Management of Customer Service
• Managing People
• Math with Business Applications
• Business Professionalism
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Accounting
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing Principles
• Business Presentation Software
• English Comp I or AP Lang (3+ on exam)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication or CAPP Public Speaking *Writing for College Pre-req
• AP Micro (3+ on exam)
• Intro to Sociology
• AP Psychology (3+ on exam)

Year 2 Courses:

• Intro to Continuous Improvement
• Business Financial Management
• Business Law
• Employment Success
• Technology Tools for Marketing
• Social Media Promotion
• Global Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
• Marketing Research
• Intro to Web Development
• Sales Principles
• Experiential Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Marketing Public Relations

How to Enroll:

• Select program in IC course planner (Business Management = 2401, Marketing = 2402)
• Apply at WCTC
• Submit Start College Now request
• Meet with counselor to set up academic and career plan