Western Technical College


Western Technical College is a public community college in La Crosse, Wisconsin. A member of the Wisconsin Technical College System, the Western Technical College District serves 11 counties and enrolls over 5,000 students. The college has six campus locations in western Wisconsin, and its main campus is in downtown La Crosse. Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

History

Founded in 1912, the school was previously known as Western Wisconsin Technical College, but "Wisconsin" was dropped on March 29, 2006. Western received voter approval for facilities improvement via referenda in 1992, 1996, and 2012.

Former names

Other locations where classes are offered include:
Western Technical College offers more than 100 programs, providing associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. The college also offers English Language Learners courses, GED/HSED classes, and apprenticeship training.
Western has agreements with several colleges and universities that allow students earn credits towards a bachelors degree through their programs.

Athletics

Western Technical College's sports teams are called the Cavaliers, who play in red and white colors. The school began athletics in 1967. In 2020, the Western Cavaliers Women’s Basketball team finished the season 25-6 and won the NJCAA Division III National Championship, the first national title in school history.