Student Experience Statement
Students at Milwaukee Area Technical College experience an engaging and empowering education characterized by:
- a welcoming learning environment that fosters personal growth and prepares students for the future;
- a warm and supportive community for every person, regardless of religious belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, or racial or ethnic background;
- supportive, personalized services designed to help students succeed;
- innovative technology that inspires students' creativity;
- real-world experiences that foster students' grit and their desire to stay in school;
- meaningful friendships with other students and strong connections with caring, compassionate and encouraging faculty and staff; and
- a fun, culturally sensitive, and inclusive campus community that promotes a sense of belonging and school pride.
Student Life
The Office of Student Life promotes and coordinates a variety of educational, recreational, social, cultural, and entertainment programs and services. These programs and services enhance interpersonal skills and nurture individual growth. At each campus, a Student Life coordinator (located in the Office of Student Life) assists students in student activities and student group membership.
Learn more about Student Life at MATC.
Student Resource Center
We are ready to connect you with free, confidential resources that can help you stay in school. These include:
- Child Care
- Funding
- Dreamkeepers (for emergency assistance funds)
- Driver’s License Recovery
- Food
- Housing
- Mental Health
- Student Legal Aid
- Transportation
- And more!
Learn More about the Student Resource Center at the Downtown Milwaukee campus.
Office of the Ombudsperson
"An Alternative Path for Problem-Solving"
MATC’s Office of the Ombudsperson (or Ombuds) is an alternate resource available for students to informally raise and address college-related concerns, issues or conflicts. The office is guided by the principles of confidentiality, independence and neutrality and provides a safe, off-the-record and non-judgmental space for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Learn more about the Office of the Ombudsperson (link)
More Student Life & Resources
Districtwide Advising Services
Child Care Services - MATC's Children's Centers
MATC Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Serving Students Who Are Parents
Westown Green (On-campus housing)