Post High School Requirements

Post High School Requirements

University of Wisconsin System Requirements

1. Four requirement areas must be satisfied for admission to the University of Wisconsin system: high school graduation, a specific course pattern, cumulative grade point average, and ACT or SAT test scores.

2. Individual campus admission requirements vary greatly and change frequently. Basic requirements for all UW System institutions are below; some institutions may also require foreign language credit. Students should access the UW Help website (http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/ or the websites of individual schools for the most current admission information.

3. All juniors will take the ACT in the spring of their junior year. If necessary, students may register – at their own expense – to retake the test during their junior or senior year. Fee waivers are available to students who meet the qualifications for the free and reduced lunch program; see your school counselor for additional information.

Currently UW-Madison and many other colleges require students to complete the writing portion of the ACT. It is very important that students meet with their counselor during their junior year to discuss specific campus requirements.

Subject Area

MHS Graduation Requirements

UW System Admission Requirements

English

4 credits

4 or more credits

Math

3 credits

3 or more credits (Algebra II or higher)

Science

3 credits

3 or more credits

Social Studies

3 credits

3 or more credits

Electives

2-4 credits

Option A or B

4 or more from additional core or foreign language, fine arts, computer science, and other academic areas

Private and Out-of-State College Requirements

1. When considering private or out-of-state schools students are urged to consult with their school counselor.

2. The Student Services Career Resource Center maintains a library of current college catalogs. School counselors are available to assist students with this resource.

3. All juniors will take the ACT in the spring of their junior year.

4. All five University of Minnesota campuses will require four years of math for admission. (The University of Minnesota recognizes AP Stats as one of those four years.)

Technical College Requirements

There are a variety of one and two year programs available to students at technical colleges in and out of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Technical College System has a wide range of post-secondary opportunities available to students. Madison College offers some of the most popular programs in the areas of Automotive Technology, Graphic Design, Health Care, and the Liberal Arts Transfer Program. Each area has a number of different programs with different entrance requirements. See the Madison College website at madisoncollege.edu/ and/or visit with your school counselor to discuss potential opportunities.

All Wisconsin technical colleges have the following entrance requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Completed application with the nonrefundable application fee.

3. Placements tests may be necessary. Please see your specific program requirements.

4. The student is encouraged to discuss career planning with his/her school counselor.

Technical College Requirements

There are a variety of one and two year programs available to students at technical colleges in and out of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Technical College System has a wide range of post-secondary opportunities available to students. Madison College offers some of the most popular programs in the areas of Automotive Technology, Graphic Design, Health Care, and the Liberal Arts Transfer Program. Each area has a number of different programs with different entrance requirements. See the Madison College website at madisoncollege.edu/ and/or visit with your school counselor to discuss potential opportunities.

All Wisconsin technical colleges have the following entrance requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Completed application with the nonrefundable application fee.

3. Placements tests may be necessary. Please see your specific program requirements.

4. The student is encouraged to discuss career planning with his/her school counselor.

Coursework Taken Outside of MHS

All outside classes must be approved in advance of starting the class; see your school counselor to complete the appropriate paperwork. This paperwork must be completed prior to starting the class. Classes taken outside of MHS or over the summer may be used for placement but will not receive high school credit. Likewise, courses taken at MHS during 8th grade will be used for placement but will not receive high school credit.