WAUSAU, Wis. (September 17, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce Late Start courses and programs for the fall 2026 semester. Rather than waiting until the spring term, Late Start courses give learners the opportunity to complete classes during the second half of the fall semester.
“NTC’s Late Start options provide a flexible opportunity to begin or continue making progress this fall with courses that fit a variety of schedules,” said Dr. Emily Stuckenbruck, Provost + Vice President of Learning. “If you have been considering college or want to add courses to your existing schedule, now is the time to connect with our team, explore your options and get started.”
Featured Late Start Program
IT - Artificial Intelligence Developer Associate Degree
This degree prepares graduates to design, build and deploy practical AI-powered applications. Learners begin with a strong software development core (programming, web, databases) and build specialized skills in data mining and predictive analytics, large language models (LLMs) and AI agents, edge AI and robotics and responsible, ethical use of AI in organizations. Through hands-on labs and applied projects, students learn to integrate AI capabilities into real software systems, communicate technical tradeoffs and apply governance practices that address privacy, bias, security and operational risks.
Featured Late Start Courses
- Introduction to Business
- Written Communication
- Speech
- College Mathematics
- Introduction to Diversity Studies
- Developmental Psychology
- Intro to Sociology
- Intro to Psychology
The application/acceptance deadline to begin a new Late Start program is Friday, October 2. Enroll in Late Start courses by Friday, October 9, 2026.
View Complete List of Late Start Options
Contact NTC’s Recruitment team at recruitment@ntc.edu or 715.803.1645 to get started today.
