Exploratory First-Year Collegiate Experience
Lakeland University is a pioneer in the region for granting college credit for paid professional experiences through its Cooperative Education program. Now, LU has created a new pathway for Milwaukee-area students who cannot attend Lakeland due to distance or because they are still deciding whether to attend college or begin their career.
Lakeland’s Milwaukee Co-Op Year provides an innovative solution by giving students an exploratory first-year collegiate experience.
Who is this program designed for?
Students will take 100% tuition-funded courses at Lakeland’s Milwaukee Center, located at 9000 W. Chester St. in Milwaukee, for their first year. Lakeland will also help students find a good-paying part-time job at one of our area employer partners, a list that includes Wisconsin Tube & Steel, North Central Group, Tri City National Bank, HellermanTyton, Hydrite, Chr. Hansen, Allied Universal ... among many others.
Sample Daily Agenda
You might be wondering what your days might look like Monday - Friday.
7:48 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Take the 33 MTCS and arrive at the LU Milwaukee Center |
8:25 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Eat breakfast and prepare for class |
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Attend daily courses |
11:36 a.m. – 12:19 p.m. | Take the 56 MTCS and arrive at your part-time employer |
12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Work |
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Return home |
Program Calendar
Here are some important dates for the academic year:
Fall semester begins | Wednesday, September 1 |
Bus trip to main campus for Homecoming (football game, tailgate, etc.) | Saturday, September 18 |
Last day of fall semester classes | Friday, December 10 |
Winter workshop begins | Monday, December 13 |
Holiday Break | Saturday, December 25 – Sunday, January 2 |
Winter workshop ends | Friday, January 14 |
Spring semester begins | Tuesday, January 18 |
Bus trip to main campus for Essence of Heritage (Black History Month celebration organized by students) | February (TBD) |
Spring semester ends | Friday, April 29 |
*Additional campus event bus trips will be finalized at a later date |
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact K.J. Odom, Admissions Counselor
If you would like to schedule an in-person, or virtual visit - we would love to have you. Please contact KJ Odom to discuss your options. We look forward to meeting with you!