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
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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?
Other schools may require ACT/SAT scores in order to complete an application but that’s not the case at UW-Green Bay. Test scores are optional and not required to apply. Although there are a few situations where they may be helpful once you are accepted. Continue reading How Do Test Scores Work for UW-Green Bay Applications?
Preparing Your Application Essay
Writing a college application essay might seem intimidating, but with the right approach, you’ll have it finished in no time! Before you start, check the requirements for the universities you’re applying to—some schools don’t require an essay for admission. (Hint: At UW-Green Bay, the essay is optional!)
Think of your essay as your chance to introduce yourself beyond your academic record. What makes you, you? Are you involved in student clubs or community organizations? Have you faced challenges that shaped your journey? What are you passionate about? Pick key topics that showcase your personality, experiences and growth. 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?
Transfer Students: What Materials Do I Send?
In addition to your online application, UW-Green Bay requires official transcripts from any college(s) you have attended since graduating high school. In order to be considered official, the transcripts must be sent directly from the college(s) to UW-Green Bay. Official transcripts can be ordered online from the previous college’s website and sent via email to uwgb@uwgb.edu.
Please note: transcripts that are sent to you and you forward to UW-Green Bay are not considered official for admission purposes.
Application advice blogs were created by the admissions experts at UW-Green Bay to help you in your application process.
How to Prepare for Your Application with the High School Record
How you prepare in high school matters.
The best way to determine if you are likely to do well at UW-Green Bay is for a college to review your performance in high school, including your grades in challenging college prep courses.
The more challenging the coursework you complete in high school, the more likely you are to be successful at UW-Green Bay. We require minimum college preparatory units. Most students complete more than these minimum units. Continue reading How to Prepare for Your Application with the High School Record