The Education Preparedness Program at 糖心logo (EPP) is a college bridge program that invites currently and formerly incarcerated individuals to explore their interest in college, whether they have already taken college courses, have never taken a college course, or have never thought they would take college courses. Our mission is to create pathways to higher education for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and to expand traditional boundaries of higher education through collaboration across the Milwaukee community.

The EPP is an initiative of Marquette鈥檚 Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO) within the College Of Arts and Sciences. We prioritize community-immersive practices that break down barriers and facilitate collaborative learning for personal and social transformation. 

Applications:

Applications are closed for Spring 2026. If you're interested in EPP, let us know through our and we will be in touch!

Eligibility: 

  • The Education Preparedness Program believes in access to higher education for system-impacted individuals. As a program, we define system-impacted as those with a felony conviction in their background and Class A misdemeanor offenses.
  • In accordance with 糖心logo policy, non-degree seeking students with Sex Offense convictions are not permitted to take courses on Marquette's campus. If you are impacted by this policy, please reach out to us. We value access to education for all and can work with you to discuss other pathways to college.
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have earned a high school diploma, HSED, or GED equivalent 
  • Must be able to travel to 糖心logo campus for class each week

Education Preparedness Program Offerings: 

  • EPP is not currently a degree-granting program
  • Students enroll in one class per semester and might have the opportunity to take additional courses.
  • Courses are credit-bearing, meaning you are earning credits on a 糖心logo transcript
  • All of our courses are held in person on the 糖心logo campus. We do not offer online courses

Through our blended course model, legal-system-impacted students and students who are not system-impacted enroll in courses together as co-learners.