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Resources for Parents and Guardians

Moms, dads and guardians, you’ve landed on the right page!

Exploring your student’s educational and career options is critical to ensuring academic success, and we’re here to support your family through this journey! This is your starting point for information and resources. Scroll down or click on any of the topics. Can’t find what you need? Submit your questions or call us at 920-924-3200.

NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine is a semi-annual publication sharing impactful stories of Moraine Park students, faculty and the communities we serve.

Our Spring/Summer 2026 issue brings together inspiring stories that show how tech is fueling innovation in AI, shaping hands-on learning in the classroom and creating new opportunities for students across our communities.

Cover of the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Moraine Park's NEXT Magazine with a firefighter walking through fire on it.

Events and Important Dates

Important Dates

Jan 19Spring Term - First Day
Mar 16-20Spring Break
Mar 31Summer Term – Registration Open
Apr 7Fall Term - Registration for returning program students
Apr 14Fall Term - Registration for new program, new pre-core, new certificate students
Apr 28Fall Term - Registration Open
May 15Spring Term - Last Day
Jun to AugSummer Sessions
Aug 24Fall Term - First Day
Moraine Park student in graduation gown hugging another student with the degree in their hand.

High School Dual Enrollment

Unlock College & Career Success in High School

Help students explore dream jobs and careers while they’re still in high school. With little to no cost, they can earn college-level credit through dual enrollment courses and get a head start on their career.

Students can even apply their dual enrollment course credits to one of several High School Career Academies to earn a college-level certification while still in high school at little to no cost.

Each Career Academy is a set of classes focused on a specific career area, such as Business, IT, Healthcare, or Manufacturing.

Pyramid graphic showing how dual enrollment through dual credit courses or start college now courses allows students to attend a career academy which in turn allows students to earn a Moraine Park certification.

Why Choose Moraine Park?

Moraine Park is Affordable

  • Tuition and fees: The annual cost of tuition and fees at Moraine Park is around $4,800 compared to an average of between $7,444 and $32,472 at four-year institutions.
  • Financial assistance: 56% of students received financial aid, and total aid distributed reached $8,534,531 in 2024-25.
  • Dual enrollment: 3,724 students participated in dual credit courses, resulting in 15,707 credits awarded. The total savings on tuition and fees for students from all high schools served in 2024-25 were $2,476,407.
  • Gen Ed: Students can save 4-year tuition by starting at Moraine Park and later seamlessly transferring to a 4-year university with junior status.
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Moraine Park is an Investment

  • Graduate outcomes: 91% of grads are employed six months after graduation, 86% of grads are employed in positions related to their career field, and 97% of grads say they are satisfied/very satisfied with their training.
  • Job security: Moraine Park programs ensure that the education and skills acquired align with the current and future needs of Wisconsin employers.
  • Career flexibility: Students can earn a certificate or diploma, start their careers, and continue their education by taking additional courses at their own pace over time.
  • Quality education: Moraine Park programs are led by industry professionals who are not only educated in their field but have served as leaders in the workforce.
Brittany Wenzlaff smiling in her scrubs.

Moraine Park is the Best Choice

  • Personalized student support: Moraine Park offers a unique student support system! With the advisor’s expertise and personalized attention, students have the tools and resources they need to thrive.
  • New facilities: Three out of four referendum projects have been completed, including our new Advanced Manufacturing Center in West Bend and the Automation, Innovation and Robotics Center in Fond du Lac.
  • Engaging student life: Students can participate in exciting campus activities and become members of different student clubs or the student government to express their opinions. 
  • Enrollment: Moraine Park served more than 15,000 students, 68% of whom are first-generation college students. Undergraduate FET enrollment grew by 6.4%.
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Program Highlight

Redefining the Pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree

Starting April 1, 2026, students can enroll in Moraine Park’s Associate of Arts (AA) program, where they will complete a two-year associate degree with a business focus.

After graduating, students can seamlessly transfer to Yavapai College to complete their BASB fully online in eight-week courses.

The 92-credit, optimized degree structure is intended to help students complete a high-quality bachelor’s credential in less time than traditional pathways, while maintaining strong academic expectations and career-relevant learning outcomes.

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President Bonnie Baerwald happily shaking hands with Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine

Student Feature

Tech is Readiness: Macy Nikkinen

A High School Career Academy allows students to complete a defined set of college courses in a specific career area while still in high school. In 2025, senior Macy Nikkinen of West Bend West High School stepped into that opportunity.

The nine-credit Fire Academy introduces students to the foundations of fire protection while preparing them for the state Firefighter 1 Certification exam. Coursework includes Firefighting Principles, Hazmat Awareness and Operations and Fire Prevention courses.

Unlike a traditional high school classroom, the Fire Academy places students in active learning environments at Moraine Park’s Horicon Regional Center.

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Fire Student Macy Nikkinen posing in her fire gear.