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Transfer Student: Admissions Guidelines

At UW-Green Bay, we understand that your educational journey may have been filled with twists and turns. That’s why our admissions team provides a comprehensive review of each application. We take a holistic approach, looking beyond grades alone to understand the full picture of your experiences and achievements. Continue reading Transfer Student: Admissions Guidelines

How to Transfer Colleges

Students transfer between colleges for a variety of different reasons, but ultimately, your education is just that – YOURS! Finding a path that fits your personal, educational, financial, and career goals are all important factors in considering whether or not to transfer, and where to. When considering transferring, keep these things in mind. Continue reading How to Transfer Colleges

International Students: Costs and Scholarships

Cost of attendance and scholarship information varies according to several factors for UW-Green Bay students. For international students, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay requires certification of adequate financial support from all students with non-immigrant visas.  A financial support statement and letter from the bank will be required of all students and/or sponsors. All fees are subject to change without notice. Fees are based on estimates and will be updated upon your arrival. All amounts are given in US dollars.  Continue reading International Students: Costs and Scholarships

International Students: Materials for My Transfer Application

For transfer international students, there are a few specific materials required in your application. Students must submit the online UW System application, secondary school transcripts, English proficiency score, and financial documents.

Please use the checklists and documents below, based on where you are currently living. Continue reading International Students: Materials for My Transfer Application

International Students: Materials for My Application?

For first-year international students, there are a few specific materials required in your application. Students must submit the online UW System application, secondary school transcripts, English proficiency score, and financial documents.

Please use the checklists and documents below, based on where you are currently living. Continue reading International Students: Materials for My Application?

How Do Test Scores Work for UW-Green Bay Applications?

The truth is, we’re more interested in you as a person than a test score. That’s why all applications to UW-Green Bay undergo a careful holistic review for admission decisions.

Students can be reviewed for admission to UW-Green Bay without providing test scores. We want all students to have the opportunity to have access to and be successful as a UW-Green Bay student. Continue reading How Do Test Scores Work for UW-Green Bay Applications?

Why Activities, Skills and Involvement Matter

You are more than a transcript and a test score. We know that. What you’ve learned in high school, and throughout your life, may not be recorded in your academic records alone. That’s why the application offers opportunities for your to list your activities, skills, organizations, work experiences, and community involvement.  Continue reading Why Activities, Skills and Involvement Matter

Preparing Your Application Essay

Give us the full story. Stuff happens in high school. Sometimes it’s things we could have avoided and sometimes it’s not. The essay on the application has a place for you to tell us your story. There are always factors that influence your academic background that aren’t visible on your transcript, and there are always contributions you can make to UW-Green Bay that will only come to light when you tell them in your own words. It’s important that you communicate with us about any special circumstances that impacted your performance in high school. Please take the time to tell us about:  Continue reading Preparing Your Application Essay

How Do Letters of Recommendation Work?

Letters of recommendation are not required as part of your application to UW-Green Bay, but they can be very helpful if you are on the “bubble” for admission. If you think you need a little extra evidence that you are going to be successful in a certain subject area, or overall, a letter of recommendation from a person who can attest to your ability to be successful in the classroom can be helpful.  Continue reading How Do Letters of Recommendation Work?