We value work and the learning that happens in the workplace
Experiential education is just what it sounds like — gain real-world knowledge and earn your degree through numerous learning opportunities.
Lakeland University students have access to a variety of pathways, and each one can be customized to meet your needs. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the world of work, Lakeland's award-winning Cooperative Education program has an option for you!
College graduates on average earn more money and are less likely to be unemployed than those without a degree.
Don’t choose between work and college … do both! At Lakeland University we value work – and the learning that happens in the workplace. Through our award-winning Cooperative Education program, students gain real-world knowledge and earn academic credit for hands-on professional work experience. Coursework is centered around your real-life experiences, situations and career goals.
Lakeland is equipped to help you discover your direction at a pace you’re completely comfortable with – while also ensuring you don’t take on unnecessary student-debt.
There’s more than one way to get a college education and Lakeland offers them all.
Education doesn’t only take place in a traditional classroom setting. At Lakeland University, there are numerous places and ways to learn!
Explore the different ways you can earn credits toward your education. Don’t see one that fits for you? Contact an admissions counselor – and we will help customize an option that will.
Traditional (Main Campus)
High school graduates looking for a traditional college experience
Attend Lakeland’s main campus in Sheboygan County through a traditional college experience - all while offsetting the cost of tuition through wages and scholarships over four years.
Worried you'll miss out on "college life"? You won’t! Cooperative Education works around your schedule, so you are free to join a sport, the band, the choir, student organizations, get a role in the play or participate in one of our many program-specific organizations. By earning academic credit for your work, we keep you on track to graduate in four years!
High school graduates looking for a traditional college experience
William R. Kellett School (Evening/Online)
Designed for the busy, working adult
Earn academic credit toward your degree for existing and future work projects that benefit you and your employer! Whether its projects you’re already doing or much-needed tasks your boss doesn’t have time for – only Lakeland lets you earn academic credit for real-time work projects. Students work on solutions to real workplace problems and challenges, benefiting today’s companies and developing tomorrow’s next great innovators!
Lakeland has partnered with many businesses and organizations throughout the state of Wisconsin, many of which provide discounted tuition rates and tuition reimbursement benefits. Contact an admissions advisor at getstarted@lakeland.edu to learn more.
Credit For Prior Learning
Earn undergraduate credits for prior work experience
Many students come to the classroom with a wealth of knowledge and experience from their professional lives. Lakeland will help you earn credit for that prior learning! You can earn up to 30 undergraduate credits for documented evidence of experiential learning.
Other
Customize an option to meet your needs
Unsure what option is best for you? Fill out the form below and an admissions counselor will work with you to better understand your academic and career goals and customize an option to meet your needs.
Employer partners from across the state of Wisconsin, and a wide variety of professional work environments and industries, are eagerly collaborating with Lakeland to hire well-prepared, highly motivated students.
No matter the pathway students choose, our Cooperative Education & Career Readiness team will help connect them with our powerful career network to land a job at one of the area's top companies.
Lakeland University thanks the following Co-Op founding business and networking partners. Click here to view a comprehensive list of all our recent partners that have employed our students
