Western technical college Reviews

Cons: Do yourself a favor and do not enter the nursing program. Their new "petition system" is a glorified waitlist that punishes hard work and encourages the bare minimum, shoving high achieving pre-nursing students to the back of the queue in favor of students with low GPAs and TEAS scores simply because those students enrolled earlier. They will only take 24 students at a time max, maybe 40 if you're willing to travel an hour or more one way to go to one of their other locations, and some of those students are re-entry (they failed a class and had to re-apply), which will shove you even further back in the queue. You will end up waiting about 2 years AFTER prereqs to get in because their "petition system" is so unorganized and noncompetitive that all you need to do is complete the easy prereqs and wait. WSU and even Viterbo (you will have to take up to 18 credits of theology) are a better bet if you're seriously passionate about pursuing nursing (and not doing it only for the "easy" "2-year" degree with a $60k salary a lot of the candidates are there for) and want to attend a college where your efforts are actually recognized and your As will take you places.

Pros: The classes themselves are just as rigorous as UWL, WSU, and Viterbo and the instructors are usually excellent, knowledgeable, and understanding. In general, I felt challenged and well-prepared for exams, and I feel like I retained a lot of information from classes. Some classes, like Advanced A&P, are definitely hard and university-level. The trimester system seems fast-paced if you are used to a semester system, but you get used to it. Many of the programs ARE great (CNA program, for example) and worth the money despite the nursing program being a hot mess.

Welding program was great. Very up to date with the industry standard. They teach you what you need to know to get you out in the field.

Called and left messages for more information about a course I'm thinking about taking. No one ever called me back. I will go elsewhere. I hope anybody else enrolling in this school gets the attention they deserve

Excellent campus and always inviting. Great place to further you're studies.

It's very nice to learn from someone who's actually done the job before. Great college. I'll keep coming back for more!

Awesome tool shop and the cafeteria food was very good.

I'm enrolled in the instructional assistant program and have had a very positive experience. The IA Instructors have been great at presenting us with information that is truly valuable in the work place. During my general courses, some teachers were better at explaining their subject than others, but I think that is true for any school. The staff are always willing to help with student needs, and there are many services available to help make the student experience a good one. I often recommend the school to people.

I have attended a lot of colleges in my life. but this school has really taken the time to get so messed up. I hate that i am still attending there cause it would hurt my military benefits to drop. I have a total of 4 teachers teaching welding. Non of which have ever taught welding. this is a problem!!! it is very hard to learn from someone who is not good at communication. I wish i would have stayed in private school and not gone to a public school.

Amazing place to go to school!!! Friendly, knowledgeable staff and just all around good people!

Western is the best school I have been to! I wish it would be possible to get a bachelor's from Western. The trimester system is fantastic, the teachers are amazing, and the school is nice.