Reviewed & Updated: August 2025
Written permission from a parent or guardian is required for any student under the age of 18 to enroll in credit or non-credit courses (excluding Transcripted Credit courses taught in high schools). Students under 18 and who are still enrolled in high school may enroll in Nicolet College credit and non-credit courses providing those courses meet after the regular high school day is over, are part of Nicolet’s summer term, or they are enrolled through dual-credit offerings. The student must meet the course/program requirements or prerequisites. If the high school student wishes to enroll in a face-to-face course (not offered through dual-credit) during the regular high school day, they must provide the Nicolet Admissions Office with written permission from a designated high school official that they are able to leave their high school to attend the Nicolet class.
Students under 18, unless they are a high school graduate, may not enroll in Adult Basic Education or adult high school courses unless through a 118.15 contract with the student’s high school.
Students under the age of 18 should be aware of the following restrictions:
Students under the age of 18 may enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician program. However, they cannot complete the National Registry Exam until they have reached age 18.
Students under the age of 18 may enroll in Fire Training courses, provided they are 1) sponsored by a fire department or 2) are participating in a 38.14 contract with a school district.
Students under the age of 18 may enroll in specific health program courses, but may have restrictions when participating in clinical experiences due to safety protocols.
Students enrolling in Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant must 16 years old at the start of the clinical experience.
Students enrolling in core nursing courses must be at least 17 years old, but may experience restrictions in the clinical experience for safety reasons.
Under 16
The information above applies to students under 16. Students under 16 must, in addition to getting parental/guardian (and where appropriate, school official) permission, also get instructor approval to enroll in any credit or non-credit courses (excluding Transcripted Credit). Students under 16 may not enroll in certain courses involving hands-on activities in classroom or lab areas defined as hazardous in DWD 270.14 (3) Student Learner.