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Explore upcoming events that’ll get you on the path to success at Gateway!


Open House Events

Gateway’s Summer Open Houses are our biggest events of the year. Whether you’re ready to begin your big future, want to change careers, are interested in earning credits to transfer to a four-year college – or just want to see all that Gateway has to offer (which is a lot!) – they’re the place to start.

Join us from 4-7 p.m. to connect with faculty, tour campus, get help with your application and enjoy music and a cook out! 

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Kenosha Campus
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - Racine Campus
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - Elkhorn Campus


Get Ready Application Workshops

Available weekly on campus and via Zoom, these workshops have New Student Specialists on hand to assist you, plus your $30 application fee is waived!

At a Get Ready Application Workshop, you’ll get an overview of Gateway, learn about the college’s 75+ programs of study and receive help with the admissions process and completing your application.

Registration is required. View upcoming workshop dates and register.


Fast Track

Stop in to Fast Track and get set for the semester at Gateway! Explore programs, get help with your application and financial aid as well as register for your semester classes. Gateway’s Student Services, Student Finance and New Student Specialist teams will be all hands on deck to help you. 

Make plans to join us from 4-6:30 p.m. at one of our upcoming 2026 events:

August 19 - Kenosha Campus
December 16 - Racine Campus

Questions? To learn more and register, please contact New Student Visit and Outreach Coordinator Betsy Ross at rosse@gtc.edu.


WHYAPPLY Day

Friday, September 18

Join us for an all-day application event where you can apply to Gateway for free! Stop in to the Elkhorn, Racine or Kenosha Student Services Center to meet with a New Student Specialist and have your application fee waived.


Middle School Expos

Mark your calendars for our upcoming expos, where middle school students can explore our 70+ programs through interactive activities, engage with our expert faculty and tour the campus. 

Make plans to join us at one of our upcoming events:

Kenosha Campus: Thursday, October 23, 2025
iMET: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Racine Campus: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Elkhorn Campus: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Registration is required.


Explore Gateway Career Days

These career-specific events allow you to get a closer look at fields like engineering, health care, business, manufacturing and information technology. You’ll get to tour campus, learn more about the programs, visit high-tech learning labs, connect with program faculty and more. Please check back for future dates.