Petitioning

Where is the Petition Office located?

MATC Downtown Campus, 700 West Highland, Room H118.  Hours : Monday through Friday, in-person, virtual, and phone appointments available.  

How do I contact the Petition Office?

Students have been notified and sent an email on their petitioning program either acceptance and non-acceptance. Some non-acceptance emails may be pending an exam.

Students with other specific questions about petitioning should contact:


Kristin MaierMerz

Student Services Specialist

maiermek@matc.edu

(414) 297-6088  

What is Petitioning? 

The Petition Process is the method that students follow to inform the Healthcare Pathway when they are ready and prepared to begin the core technical courses in their chosen health science program. All students must petition and be accepted into their program before registering for core technical courses .


Petition Window for the Spring Semester 2024: August 2024 (Semester Start)

(Classes start in Fall 2024 and acceptance decisions come out 30 business days after the close of the petition window) 


Healthcare Pathway PETITION APPLICATION FORM LINK  is now open for these remaining programs: 



                                                   No exam required for technical diploma programs except for Practical Nursing.  


*Please note that some programs will remain open until capacity has been met. 

How do I Petition? 

Click on image to be directed to the page with the detailed six step petition process

What help is available through the Petition Office? 

 The Petition Office is open Monday-Friday, in-person, virtual, and phone appointments available. The petition Office holds information sessions twice each semester. The Petition Office can help answer questions about the petitioning process, CastleBranch requirements or general information on the different health science programs.  See list of email contacts above. 

Can I petition for more than 1 health science program?

You may petition for 1 Associate Degree Program & 1 Certificate/Technical Diploma Program