Downtown Education Center Services Available
Adult Basic Education
Room D209
Phone (608) 258-2440
Madison College School of Academic Advancement provides opportunities for individuals to review or improve their basic education in most academic subject areas and get help with study skills, basic computer literacy skills, job seeking skills and prep for high school completion options. Individualized, small and large group and computer-assisted instruction are provided at learning centers and in classrooms. Instructional materials are available onsite to help students achieve their academic goals. Semester-long and modular short courses are offered during the day, evenings and on weekends to fit your schedule.
Adult Learning Center
Room D201
Phone (608) 258-2440
Adult basic education, high school completion options, English as a Second Language, peer tutoring.
Barber and Cosmetology Salon
Room D029
Phone (608) 258-2404
Offering hair, skin and nail service to staff, students and public at reduced prices. Services are supervised by a licensed professional.
Bookstore
Room D142
Phone (608) 258-2417
The Downtown Education Center (DTEC) Bookstore stocks required textbooks and supplies for classes held at the DTEC, Continuing Education courses, and Academic Advancement programs. Because of limited retail space, the DTEC Bookstore does not routinely stock non-required texts or items. The DTEC Bookstore sells duplicated guides and packets.
Bus Passes, Madison Metro
Room D125
Phone (608) 246-6224
The Bus Pass is your ticket to ride Madison Metro buses when you are enrolled at Madison College, with the exception of Routes 80, 81, 82 and all Metro Special Event Shuttles. A new Metro Bus Pass is needed each fall and spring semester and summer session. You will need to show BOTH your OneCard and your Bus Pass to ride Madison Metro Buses.
Cafeteria — Carroll Street Café
Room D233
Phone (608) 258-2420
The Carroll Street Cafe is located on the second floor at the Downtown Education Center. The operation is open for the breakfast and lunch meal times and offers a menu that features daily entrees, a deli station, pizza slices, salads, snacks and beverages.
Child and Family Center
Room D319
Phone (608) 258-2424
The Child and Family Centers provide and atmosphere of warmth, security and respect. The Centers are places where each child is recognized as a special, unique individual. Child care is available to children of students and staff of Madison Area Technical College.
College & Career Transitions
Room D011
Phone (608) 243-4650
Provide student workshops and support services in the areas of job seeking skills, interviewing techniques, resume writing, study skills, time management, test taking strategies, college/scholarship application processes, financial aid, pre-college programs, and career exploration. Additionally, programs provide college campus field trips and other enrichment activities.
Computer Lab for Students
Rooms Library D135, Copy Center D127, Carroll Street Café D231
Computers to assist students with their Madison College related coursework.
Conference Center / Room Reservations
Rooms D232, D234, D240
Phone (608) 246-6338
The Campus Scheduling and Event Services will help both internal and external customers plan and utilize the resources of Madison College in order to execute events that are successful and appealing.
Continuing Education / Non-degree Classes
Room D109
Phone (608) 258-2301
Madison College Continuing Education is committed to promoting and providing a variety of non-credit courses throughout the greater Madison area and Dane County. Madison College is able to offer these courses, which include nontraditional offerings not usually associated with a formal classroom setting, with the cooperation of school districts and community organizations throughout the district. Courses are offered at Madison College campuses and facilities, public schools, senior centers, neighborhood centers, libraries, and area churches.
Counseling Services Center
Room D116
Phone (608) 246-6076
Madison College Counseling Services offer a range of professional services for students needing assistance with academic and career issues, personal concerns, interpersonal issues, conflict management, and crisis intervention. Services may be offered in the form of individual, and/or group meetings depending on what best matches your needs. Appointments recommended.
Dental Hygiene Clinic
Room D501
Phone (608) 258-2400
Dental cleaning, x-rays, study models, topical fluoride treatments, sealants and oral hygiene instruction services available. Appointments necessary.
English as a Second Language
Room D209
Phone (608) 258-2440
Adults whose native language is not English can attend classes at Madison College to improve their English oral, reading and writing skills. The goal of English as a Second Language (ESL) is to enable adults to communicate in English in day-to-day life and work situations. To help achieve this goal, students work both in structured classroom and lab settings. Instruction includes an array of curriculum utilizing audio, computer, workbook and conversational materials and some off-campus activities (such as fieldtrips).
Enrollment Center
Room D117
Phone (608) 246-6100
All Madison College related information, registration, admissions, and fee payments.
Fitness, Health and Recreation Center
Room D020
Phone (608) 258-2399
Weight training, aerobic exercise equipment, locker rooms and showers. Membership only. Call for membership information.
GED Program Instructional Information
Room D209
Phone (608) 258-2440
Instructional support is available for individuals who need to brush on basic academic skills before taking one or more of the GED tests. Instruction and practice tests are provided in five content areas that make up the GED exam: language arts, writing; science; social studies; language arts, reading; mathematics. The standardized GED tests are given on a regularly-scheduled basis at sites throughout the Madison College District. A nominal fee is charged for each GED test
High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
Room D202
Phone (608) 259-2977
Madison College’s HEP program is a non-residential program that provides instruction and related educational support services, in collaboration with regional campuses, to eligible migrant and seasonal farm workers residing in eligible south central Wisconsin. These services will enable successful participants to obtain a secondary school credential (GED/HSED, or high school diploma) and to obtain career and/or post secondary educational counseling and placement, as appropriate.
Library and Resource Center
Room D135
Phone (608) 258-2499
Reference and reading books, magazines and other periodicals, computer catalogs and materials reserved by instructors.
Lockers
Room D125
Phone (608) 246-6224
Lockers at the Downtown Education Center are available for FREE RESERVATION by students enrolled in the current academic term. To reserve a locker, students must present a photo ID to the Student Life Office. Locker reservations must be renewed each semester or your contents will be removed and discarded.
All Downtown lockers are equipped with a combination padlock; students will receive the combination at the time the make the reservation. Special locks are available for visually impaired students; just ask at the time of reservation.
Massage Clinic
Room D334
Phone (608) 258-2367
Students in the Therapeutic Massage Program staff and operate the Madison College Massage Clinic. Located on the downtown Madison campus, the clinic offers massages by appointment to the public in the spring (beginning mid-March), summer and fall (beginning in October). There is a small fee charged for full-hour massages. In addition, students offer free chair massages a few times during the year.
School of Academic Advancement
Room D201
Phone (608) 258-2441
The School of Academic Advancement is dedicated to providing quality education to a diverse population and fostering an all-inclusive environment that promotes access to educational opportunities. The Center addresses the unique needs of individuals and families within our District so that they may acquire the skills and knowledge needed to accomplish their personal goals, complete their high school education, prepare for college or boost their earning power thus supporting their full participation in the community.
Student Development Center
Room D116
Phone (608) 246-6076
Offering a variety of services and support for your academic success:
Student Activities Student Life
Room D125
Phone (608) 246-6224
We serve as advocates for all Madison College students, helping ensure that their interests are represented and their rights are protected. We help guide students' educational growth, providing them with opportunities to apply what they've learned in the classroom or challenging them to explore new possibilities. We also celebrate the accomplishments of our students, taking special time to recognize and reward them for their hard work.
Student ID (OneCard)
Room D125
Phone (608) 246-6224
Identification card for Madison College students. OneCard is also needed for access to Madison College’s fitness centers (Downtown and Truax), Madison College libraries, free rides on Madison Metro and for Truax Cafeteria and copy machines.
Writing Center
Room D332B
Phone (608) 258-2456
The Writing Center's primary mission is to help members of the Madison College community become more effective, confident, and successful writers. Through face-to-face tutoring, online conferencing, and group workshops, the Writing Center offers guidance at any stage of a writer's process, from prewriting to drafting to editing. Our goal is to provide writers with transferable skills that will help them not only on paper, but also on future assignments. Thus, the Writing Center tutors do not proofread or evaluate papers. Rather, we work collaboratively with writers, reading student texts and offering questions and suggestions to help guide revision.
Last Modified: February 2, 2012