Success at WTMC is limited only by your ability to dream, to dare, to accept responsibility, and to become dedicated to a goal.
WTMC prepares high school-aged pupils for success as full-time students in the adult learning environment of the community college. WTMC offers more than a high school diploma: every one of our graduates earns a technical certificate or associate degree of their choice at Washtenaw Community College. Tuition, fees, and books are paid for by the school.
WTMC’s teachers support students in learning to take responsibility for their own effort, education, and behavior. There are no bells, hall monitors or daily announcements to keep you on track. Students on our campus develop skills that help them set goals and monitor their own progress as they navigate the complex, independent college environment.
How it works
WTMC emphasizes skill development, not credit completion. WTMC requires each graduate to:
- transition from high-school level course work to full time college-level course work
- complete a set of core 100-level academic courses with a grade of C or better
- complete either a technical certificate or associate degree at the college
You begin your WTMC experience in college preparatory courses in English, mathematics, critical thinking, and science. You must earn a minimum grade of ‘B’ and demonstrate college-ready habits of the mind prior to transitioning into the college portion of the program.
The transition to college courses is a critical part of our program, and is determined by WTMC faculty. We talk with each student individually, assessing both your academic skills and soft skills. A student who does not transition to college courses cannot graduate from WTMC.
Once you are ready to move to 100-level college classes, you take these core subjects:
| Core Subjects | Course Name | College Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
English |
ENG 111 Literature Course Elective |
Composition I Literature Based Elective |
|
Mathematics |
MTH 176 or MTH 160 or MTH 125 |
College Algebra Basic Statistics Everyday College Math |
|
Science |
BIO 101 CEM 111 or CEM 090 PHY 111 or 105 or 110 |
Concepts of Biology and lab General Chemistry and lab General Physics I and lab |
|
Social Studies |
PLS 112 Social Science Elective |
Introduction to American Government Social Science Elective |
|
Online Learning |
Online or Blended course |
Student Elective |
Picking a certificate or degree to complete is an important decision that you make after evaluating your strengths and interests. WTMC staff helps you and your parents to sift through the many options and to make an informed decision. We call this process program pathways.
Approved programs
Graduation requirements
Soft skills
You’ll learn time-management, communication, and organizational skills that you need to be successful. Learn more about soft skills.
Learning & disability support
Learning and disability support services at WTMC.