Discounts and free services at MATC
There are many free and discounted services available to students and staff here at MATC. Frequently these services are provided by students in various programs. Let’s take a look.
Dental Clinic
Provided by Dental Hygiene students, under the supervision of Dental Hygiene faculty and a supervising licensed dentist.
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Health Sciences Building, Room H115.
Hours are Mondays 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 1- 5 p.m., Wednesdays 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5:30 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m.-noon and 1- 5 p.m., and Fridays 10 a.m. –
2 p.m.
New patients ages 18-62 pay $40, which includes an initial consultation, cleaning, and full mouth and bitewing X-rays.
Offers cleanings and a range of X-ray services costing between $10 and $40.
Additional services provided at no cost include fluoride treatments, periodontal scaling and root planing, placement of chemotherapeutic agents, and nutritional counseling.
Appointments are accepted during the fall and spring semesters, with the clinic closed during winter, spring and summer breaks.
Call 414-297-6573 to schedule an appointment.
FastCare
Students can take advantage of free treatment for minor illnesses and injuries through the FastCare clinic provided by Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. The clinic is located in the McKinley Health Center at 1271 N. 6th St in Milwaukee. The clinic is walk-in only and hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Services are also available at a number of area Meijer stores.
Call 414-978-9037 for more information.
Echocardiography Clinic
Free echocardiograms are offered to all students, faculty, administration, and staff courtesy of students in the Echocardiography program. Scans take approximately 1 hour to complete and are available by appointment or walk-in. The Echocardiography Clinic is located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus in Room H-233. Fall hours are Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Spring hours will be Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, email Echocardiography instructor Rick Dettman at [email protected].
6th Street Café/
6th Street Bakery
Operated by students in the Baking and Pastry Arts program.
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Main Building, Rooms M175 and M175A.
Bakery hours are Monday through Friday 7-11:30 a.m. Café hours are Tuesday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Features a variety of delicious and reasonably priced pastries, coffee drinks and light lunch items.
Cuisine
Operated by students in the Culinary Arts program.
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Main Building, Room M102.
Tuesdays through Thursdays seating and reservations are taken between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Cuisine offers upscale lunches and professional service at incredibly reasonable prices.
For reservations, call 414-297-6697 or visit the reservation website at www.opentable.com/matc-cuisine-restaurant.
For a full listing of dates of service, visit www.matc.edu/cuisine.
MATC Food Pantry
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Foundation Hall, 8th floor.
Hours are Mondays and Tuesdays 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Skyn Spa
Operated by students in the Aesthetician program.
Located at the Mequon Campus, Room A233.
Hours sent out in an email to all students are listed as Tuesdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2 – 5 p.m., and Thursdays 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Skyn offers a variety of facials, mineral makeup and paraffin treatments ranging in price from $10 to $30; as well as hair removal services ranging from $8 to $15.
MATC students, faculty and staff are eligible for 20 percent off services and retail purchases.
Call 262-238-2222 to schedule an appointment or visit skyn.skincaretherapy.info/home for more information.
Barber Services
Provided by Barber and Cosmetology students.
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Main Building, Room M128.
Featuring services such as men’s haircuts, shaves and linings. Allow between 1 and 3.5 hours depending on the service.
Call 414-297-6819 for more information and to make an appointment.
Salon Services
Provided by Cosmetology students.
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Main Building, Room M124.
Featuring services such as haircuts for men and women, lining and facial hair trimming, styling, color and tint, permanent waves, chemical relaxing and texturizing. Allow between 1 and 3.5 hours depending on the service.
Call 414-297-7854 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Spa Services
Provided by Cosmetology students.
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Main Building, Room M110.
Services include mini and basic facials, five-minute neck massage, paraffin wax hand dip, and waxing and tweezing.
Call 414-297-8182 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Nail Services
Provided by Cosmetology students.
Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Main Building, Room M108.
Featuring manicures, pedicures, and a variety of both acrylic and gel fill services ranging from $15 to $30.
Call 414-297-6258 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring Services offers free walk-in as well as online tutoring. Walk-in sessions can be one-on-one or in groups, Structured Learning Assistance is also offered. Located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus in Room C201, Fall hours are Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m.- 4 p.m.
For more information call 414-297-6791.
Fitness Center
There are two Fitness Centers. One is located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Main Building, Room M6 and the other is located at the Mequon Campus room A-114.
Features a variety of exercise equipment and some available lockers.
The Fitness Center is included in your tuition and is free to use for all students and staff with ID.
Fall hours for the Downtown Milwaukee Campus are Sept. 4 through Dec. 14 and are as follows: Mondays through Thursdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The fall hours for the Mequon Campus are Mondays 8-10 a.m. and noon-3 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 8-10 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays 1-3 p.m.
The MATC Stormers website notes that all hours are subject to change depending on the school’s schedule and events. Visitors should double-check hours online before attending.
Fitness Center hours are posted at matcstormers.com, the Athletics Department phone number is 414- 297-8312.
Most of these services can be found by visiting www.matc.edu/communityresources.
Other useful resources include your 2018-2019 Student Handbook, the Office of Student Life and the MATC Community Resources flyer available where free literature is posted throughout the campuses; this reporter found the flyer on the second floor of the Main Building on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus.
My name is Bethany Eischen and I'm the online editor for the Times. The 2018-19 school year is my first year both at MATC and with the paper. I joined...