Workshops and Events
The Student Development Center (SDC) offers workshops and events, both online and in person, for Madison College students and alumni such as college visits, transfer fairs, group registration, program discovery etc. Many of the in-person workshops are held at the Truax campus. If you are closer to a regional campus, you can meet individually with an advisor about any of these topics (see contact information for each campus).
Online Workshops
Transfer Workshop
View this online tutorial (text only version) to learn how to transfer to a four year college or university and what courses to take while at Madison College.
Ongoing Workshop/Events
College Transfer Fairs and College visits Spring 2012 schedule
Academic Advising for Specific Programs - Group advising workshops for Prospective Students interested in programs within: Agriscience & Technologies, Business & Applied Arts, Center for Human & Protective Services, Center for Health & Safety Education (CHASE), Construction, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship & Transportation (C-MAT). Return to schedule
College Transfer Fair - Transfer Advising Services sponsors the College Transfer Fair, in which representatives from four-year institutions come to talk with students about transferring. The fairs are held in the fall and spring semesters at the Truax campus. For current Madison College students and Madison College alumni. Return to schedule
College/University Visits - Some college representatives visit Madison College Truax to meet directly with students. Stop by their table in the cafeteria to talk about transferring, what classes you can take here to meet their requirements, and to learn about their application process. For current Madison College students and Madison College alumni. Return to schedule
Group Academic Advising: Liberal Studies/Undecided - 4 Year Major/School transfer students.
If you have applied and are awaiting admission to Liberal Studies or have been accepted and intend to complete our Liberal Studies Program this session is for you. Perhaps you are considering transferring to a 4 year school but are unclear where or what your major will be but wish to take general education courses.
If you have applied and are awaiting admission to Liberal Studies or have been accepted and intend to complete our Liberal Studies Program this session is for you. Perhaps you are considering transferring to a 4 year school but are unclear where or what your major will be but wish to take general education courses.
This session covers the Liberal Arts Curriculum, and begins the discussion on the 2+2 agreements which Madison College’s Liberal Studies program has with some
4-year colleges. It is required to take the COMPASS test prior to attending a session.Return to schedule
4-year colleges. It is required to take the COMPASS test prior to attending a session.Return to schedule
Group Academic Advising: UW- Madison - This group advising session is open to students who plan on transferring to UW-Madison after completing at least 24 transferable credits at Madison College (or other eligible institutions). You have applied, are awaiting admission or have been accepted to the Liberal Studies program.
This session covers courses which Madison College offers that may fulfill admission and general education requirements to a number of UW-Madison programs. Examples are the BA/BS liberal studies requirements, Pre-Business check list, School of Education liberal studies requirements etc. This session also covers the Guaranteed Transfer Contract between Madison College and UW-Madison. It is required to take the COMPASS test prior to attending a session.Return to schedule
Group Academic Advising: UW- System and Other WI Schools - This session is for you if you are considering transferring to the UW system (other than UW Madison) or any other WI school. You may have applied, are awaiting admission or have been accepted into the Liberal Studies program.
This session covers the Liberal Arts Curriculum, and begins the discussion on the 2+2 agreements which Madison College’s Liberal Studies program has with some 4-year colleges.
If you are planning to transfer to a private institution you should consult directly with that school. It is required to take the COMPASS test prior to attending a session.Return to schedule
Transfer Success Celebration - Congratulations on achieving the next step in your academic journey. It is with pride that we at the Madison College’s Transfer Advising Services (TAS), celebrate the success of our students who will be transferring in the following semester. Return to schedule
Last Modified: February 7, 2012