Printed on 11/18/2024

Estimated Cost

Costs may not include all books or all materials and supplies. Some textbook costs may be included in the estimated program cost.

$1,000.00*
Cost based on current tuition and fees

* Tuition and fees are subject to change. For more details, see Cost of Attendance (PDF).

Admissions

Skills Assessment

An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program or the following: High School GPA of 2.75 or higher (last 10 years) OR provide completion of associate’s or higher degree OR; 165 or higher on your 2014 series GED tests OR; ACT OR SAT OR Accuplacer OR Companion OR Compass (last 3 years) to waive to the general education level; The cost of the Accuplacer assessment is $15; Catalog #: 94100100; Learn more at www.fvtc.edu/Assessment.

Commercial Permit Straight

Obtain your Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit at your local Department of Motor Vehicles office (the permit is valid for 180 days); Study guides are available online at www.wisconsindot.gov; 2 tests are required for Class B – Consider studying and taking these tests in the following order: Section 5 Air Brakes and General Knowledge Sections 1-3 and 6); After you obtain your permit, please upload a legible photo of the front and back of your learner’s permit to MyFVTC

Federal Medical

Obtain a Medical Report & Federal Medical Card; refer to your email (you may need to check your spam folder) for instructions

WI CDL

Send copy of valid driver's license to lori.bidwell7556@fvtc.edu

Additional Information

This program may require professional licensure or certification; FVTC has determined that this program meets professional licensure requirements in the state of Wisconsin; however, FVTC has not determined if this program meets professional licensure requirements for other states.

**Appleton Transportation Center**
Days: Monday – Thursday, 7:15 am to 4:45 pm
Various starts throughout the year - approximately every 4 weeks

This program is in compliance with the [Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration](https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/) (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule in effect as of February 7, 2022.

Students are required to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.

Drug screening must be completed with ThedaCare At Work clinics only. Please do not schedule the drug screen until you receive a confirmation email from FVTC.

Veterans – check with the FVTC Veterans Resource Center to see if your VA benefits can be used for this program.



Beyond The Classroom

Student Clubs

There are over 35 different clubs and organizations available for students. Many clubs are directly related to programs offered at FVTC, so you can develop professional connections while meeting other students.

Student Services

We’re here to help you succeed. You’ll find a broad network of support at Fox Valley Tech. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help.

Career Services

Career Services is here to help you with your employment needs. Our services begin when you enroll as an FVTC student and continue throughout your employment career.

One-on-One Help

Let us guide you through the admissions process from beginning to end.

Email: admissionsspecialist@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-4740
Text: 920-294-1738