WCTC Waukesha Campus (Waukesha County Technical College)

I only gave one star because Google makes you otherwise it would be zero. The dental hygiene program is ridiculous. The materials taught are read to you from power points and you are taught everything so fast that it makes it hard to retain and understand the information. Basically a drive through crash course. If you can't keep up with learning at that pace you have no choice but to drop. When asked for extra help students were told to ask other students. Isn't that what the teacher is for? The program is run horribly and very unorganized. Your just suppose to "figure it out" I would highly recommend looking at other schools before attending this dental hygiene program.

I have been happy with WCTC as a student. WCTC has a surprisingly diverse student body. I really enjoy being able to take classes online. I was worried about the accelerated schedule for my program but it has been great. Canvas is straightforward and easy to use. I have yet to meet an instructor who is not invested in my success. The campus is easy to navigate and offers nice student amenities. The college also offers resume writing assistance, free healthcare services, plenty of internship opportunities with local employers, and transfer agreements with great four year schools. Some downsides are some class schedules are not released until the week the class starts. I have not been able to get help with an updated plan for scheduling classes at all beyond my original plan. You will receive an annoying amount of spam/phishing emails and fake job offers. I regret not going back to school sooner! I hope this review helps.

Staff have been in the field and have more education about what that career is really like. Instructors really want you to succeed and will work with you. The campus is beautiful and really easy to walk through. Really easy and nice library and good food. Learned more here than any of my four year colleges

I both attend classes n teach several courses to Learning on Retirement Groups. I found i love teaching. Who knew. The people u work with and the support staff are the best. Always welling to help n some staff has taken my a course or two of mine.

Positive - I had a bittersweet experience at WCTC. As a honor student graduate of the Human Services program, I thought my instructors were excellent on that subject, particularly Lisa Walz. Additionally, my time spent in practicum was eye-opening and informative - as it should be. I thoroughly loved my major and felt teachers that were passionate and experienced in the field gave great real-life advice, especially the aforementioned Lisa Walz, Debra Farrington, Jason Witt, Trisha Wollin, and Carin Anick-Quinones. In addition to my Associate Degree, I also obtained certification in Developmental Disabilities and Youth Care Counseling. These have proven to be helpful transfer credits for my BA and soon towards my MA as well. The campus itself is a pleasant atmosphere for learning and I made some lasting friendships and resourceful contacts along the way. Negative - During my education I was pregnant and I was met with some hostility/prejudice. I had my child at the end of my Fall 15/16 semester and had to come in person to finish my "Math with Apps" exam, while the instructor was excellent in working with me - the person in the library (who I only had met to hand me my exam and did not catch his name) was rude and told me that he didn't think it was right that I be able to finish my course this way. I was just kind of dumb-founded, took my exam, passed with flying colors, and snuggled up with my babies. There was also another instructor, Dr. Mike Melnick who did not allow me to leave his class to use the restroom despite being as pregnant as I was. He felt it was unfair to the other students. There was one incident at the end of the semester where I was sick (and still pregnant) and he had no tissues in his classroom. He would not let me leave and instead gave me a cloth that looked eerily similar to a breastfeeding cloth to wipe my nose with.

Newly built/converted facility. Very cheap services, extremely thorough. I actually had fun at the dentist! I learned so much by being curious and asking questions. They definitely did a much more thorough examination than my lifetime dentist ever did. They also have a state of the art digital XRay that fits inside your mouth, you don’t even have to leave the chair! And instant results - no waiting for film to develop. My hygienist was very cool and enthusiastic about her career.

I have a problem with the fact a friend with autism paid to go on a school trip to Germany and then right before the trip he was told he couldn't go because his needs couldn't be accompanied. If so why isn't all the money being refunded. How is this his fault? The school accepted his money and then denies he the right to go on the trip he paid for. It sounds like discrimination.