 Start Smart. Fall 2008 Student Orientation
Kick off your college career with events for new MATC students!
Student orientations are designed to prepare students for their first semester at MATC.
But, before heading to the nearest MATC campus for new student orientation ...
Did you take the COMPASS test?
The COMPASS test must be taken prior to attending new student orientation. The purpose of this test is to assess your current academic skills and to help you register for the appropriate level of math and English courses. If you need to take the test, there are two different locations.
View COMPASS testing information
Do you know your STUDENT ORIENTATION date?
If you've taken your assessment tests and have been accepted into an academic program, you'll receive a letter with the date and time of your orientation session. If you are a Liberal Arts Transfer student, you can register through the MATC calendar for your orientation session.
To save time during Orientation, activate your MATC student account before coming to MATC.
Account Activation (Student)
Questions? Contact the orientation staff at orientation@matcmadison.edu or (608) 246-6584.
Are you geared up for NEW STUDENT DAZE?
New Student Daze are taking place at all the MATC campuses. You'll meet your classmates, get your student ID,
buy books, set up your computer accounts, and locate your classrooms. Parents are welcome! New Student Daze will help you be set for the first day of classes.
| Location |
Date |
Time |
| Watertown |
Monday, August 11 |
2 - 6 pm |
| Portage |
Tuesday, August 12 |
2 - 6 pm |
| Reedsburg |
Wednesday, August 13 |
2 - 6 pm |
| Fort Atkinson |
Thursday, August 20 |
10 - 4 pm |
| Truax (Last Names A-G) |
Thursday, August 21 |
9 - 1 pm |
| Truax (Last Names H-O) |
Thursday, August 21 |
1 - 6 pm |
| Truax (Last Names P-Z) |
Friday, August 22 |
9 am -1 pm |
Did you know you can take a class for COLLEGE SUCCESS?
Sign up to a three-credit or one-credit class or a session from the 2008 Life Skills Workshop Series to learn how to balance life and school and be a better student. Class and workshop topics include personal responsibility, motivation, self-management, goal setting, reading skills, note-taking, test-taking, financial literacy and learning styles.
Do your Family & Friends know they can come to Orientation also?
During Orientation, family and friends will have the opportunity to select 4 out of the 5 following sessions:
- Financial Aid
- Advising & Career Resources
- Student Life/Athletics
- Counseling
- Disability Resource Services
They will be 20 minute sessions and participants will rotate through the sessions.
Dates and times:
Family & Friends Program |
| Tuesday, May 27 |
Agriscience & Technologies |
6:00-7:30 |
| Wednesday, May 28 |
Human & Protective Services |
6:00-7:30 |
| Thursday, May 29 |
Health and Safety Education |
6:00-7:30 |
| Friday, May 30 |
Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Apprenticeship |
2:00-3:30 |
| Monday, June 2 |
Business & Applied Arts |
6:00-7:30 |
| Saturday, June 7 |
All Centers |
1:00-2:30 |
| Monday, June 9 |
Arts & Sciences |
6:00-7:30 |
| Thursday, June 12 |
Arts & Sciences |
6:00-7:30 |
| Saturday, June 14 |
Arts & Sciences |
10:00-11:30 |
Last Modified
May 6, 2008
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