Lakeland President Beth Borgen said the relocation creates a strong synergy between LU and NWTC as both institutions are focused on workforce development, hands-on learning and providing students with multiple opportunities to advance their education.

“Lakeland and NWTC share a vision for a more educated region, and we are passionate about creating easier access for students to achieve their educational goals,” Borgen said. “Many of the students that Lakeland serves in the Green Bay area are NWTC graduates. And now they’ll be able to continue their pathway to a bachelor’s degree at a campus that already feels like home.”

NWTC President Kristen Raney said, “NWTC’s core mission extends beyond ensuring that our students graduate. It’s equipping them with the tools needed to reach their ultimate goal—whether that is securing employment or pursuing a four-year degree. And for those considering the next step in their academic journey, this collaboration will open new doors.”

Lakeland will offer more than a dozen bachelor’s degree programs in Green Bay and four master’s degree programs, which are available online, in person, or any combination of the two.

The partnership will allow NWTC graduates to enroll at Lakeland as juniors, receive a 20 percent tuition discount for undergraduate courses and gain access to credit for prior learning, as well as up to a full year of academic credit for work completed through Lakeland’s innovative Cooperative Education program.

Lakeland and NWTC have signed several agreements that create pathways for students who earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at NWTC to transfer to Lakeland. These pathways give NWTC students a seamless transition into several Lakeland bachelor’s degree programs, such as accounting, business administration, organizational leadership & development, and others.