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Congratulations, Future Red Hawks!

Gateway Technical College is excited to welcome graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 to the college. In partnership with select area high schools, we are offering direct admission to Gateway to you and your entire graduating class. We are thrilled to share this exciting opportunity with you!

Here’s the best part: There’s no need to apply, you are automatically accepted and all you have to do is say “yes” to being a proud Gateway Red Hawk!

Why choose Gateway? 

Ready to make it official? Here’s what to do next:

Update your admissions status: Simply update your admissions status by completing the program selection form and choosing your intended program of study. *Some programs will have additional specific admissions items based on your chosen program of study. Those details will be shared by the Admissions Office.

Attend an upcoming info session. We encourage you and a parent or guardian to join us to learn about your direct admissions offer, find out more about our programs and discuss ALL the opportunities here, including scholarships and ways to save!

Sessions will be held:

Monday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m. - Racine Campus
Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 pm. -  Kenosha Campus
Monday, November 24 at 5:00 pm. - Elkhorn Campus

Register to attend today.

Class of 2026 Participating High Schools:  

Partner high schools for the Class of 2026 include: Elkhorn Area High School, Park High School, The REAL School, Case High School, Horlick High School, Walden High School, Wilmot High School, Union Grove High School, Options Virtual Charter School, Waterford High School, Big Foot High School, Delavan Darien High School, Whitewater High School, East Troy High School as well as students participating in Gateway's High School Academies

Questions? Reach out to Gateway’s New Student Specialist team at newstudentspecialists@gtc.edu or 1-800-247-7122.