Author: Karlie Schultz

Megan’s Journey to UW-Green Bay

Touring colleges terrified me. I thought I knew exactly what I wanted, where I wanted to go, and that would be that. Simple. But suddenly, I was faced with another big decision—was I ready to end my athletic career after high school? 

When I first started seriously thinking about college, I still hoped to play volleyball at a Division III school. I was visiting campuses as big as the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, and as small as Crown College (which, let’s be honest, most people haven’t heard of). The smaller schools gave me a chance to chase my athletic dreams, but in the end, I realized my future and my education needed to come first.  Continue reading Megan’s Journey to UW-Green Bay

Direct Admit Wisconsin: Your Top 9 Questions Answered

For most Wisconsin high school graduates, Direct Admit Wisconsin has completely changed your opportunities to apply to universities across the state – for the better! Applying is simpler than ever before, but understandably, there are some questions about the process. We’re here with answers to your burning questions and help you easily navigate this new opportunity and get set up for success. Continue reading Direct Admit Wisconsin: Your Top 9 Questions Answered

How to Get Involved in College: A Guide for Students

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Maddie Paulsen (right) and Marin Piotrowski (left) hold up mini paintings made at a Pinky Swear PACK event.

Getting involved on your college campus – how and why? 

Attending college is a brave, but challenging leap of faith for many students. Once you have your class schedule, textbooks, housing and food situations sorted out, you may think you have everything covered. Homework and studying will take up a good chunk of your time, sure. But how do you have all of the fun people say you will when you go to college?  Continue reading How to Get Involved in College: A Guide for Students

From the Director’s Desk: Navigating the College Decision Process

Choosing the right college can feel like navigating a maze with countless twists and turns. With so many options available, it’s no wonder students often feel overwhelmed. As educators, it’s our job to help them make sense of the chaos and find the path that’s right for them. In this post, we’ll explore strategies and tools to guide your students through this important decision-making process. Continue reading From the Director’s Desk: Navigating the College Decision Process

Top 5 reasons to visit UW-Green Bay ASAP

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For high school students thinking about the next chapter, words like “transformative” and “exciting,” or even “unconventional” can describe the college admissions process. The path to higher education is truly different for everyone. Students are faced with decisions on where to enroll and what will be the best fit for them, not only personally, but for their educational goals as well.

College visits are crucial to making those big decisions. Additionally, prospective students are gathering information about colleges in many ways post-COVID-19. The Eduventures 2023 Student Sentiment Research findings suggest that more students are showing up to campus already knowledgeable about potential programs and cost from their own online research. Continue reading Top 5 reasons to visit UW-Green Bay ASAP

From the Director’s Desk: What is Open Access?

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At UW-Green Bay, we are proud to serve out our mission and vision to be a university that fearlessly meets challenges, solves problems, embraces diversity, cares about our region and provides access to education for all who want it. We believe learning never stops and we work towards equitable access for all. So, what do we mean when we say “UW-Green Bay is open access”? It means giving every student the chance to change their life for the better with advanced education. It means we want to provide education for all who seek it. No matter where they start. No matter where they have been. No matter where they want to go. Continue reading From the Director’s Desk: What is Open Access?

From the Director’s Desk: Summer 2023

Executive Director of Admissions Rachele Bakic It’s hard to believe another school year has come and gone. As I reflect on the past year, the only words that come to mind are thank you. Thank you to everyone who brought a class to campus for a group visit. Thank you to everyone who worked with our admissions counselors to set up visits at your high schools. Thank you to everyone who helped students complete their college applications. Thank you for all that you do every day for students. Continue reading From the Director’s Desk: Summer 2023

Public Affairs – UW-Green Bay’s New Degrees & What You Can Do with Them

Do you have a desire to help people? Are you curious about societal structures and how they impact everyday life? If this sounds like you, pursuing a program of study in public affairs may be a good fit for you! As a multidisciplinary field, public affairs is broad-reaching and uses strategies and principles from multiple academic areas. It encompasses a range of career options, from City Manager to Chief of Staff for a State Legislator to a Human Rights Officer and many more.

Read on to learn more about the different public affairs programs offered at UW-Green Bay and what you can do with them. Hint: many of our students double or even triple major since the programs mentioned below are so connected, it’s usually only a few more credits to add another major! Continue reading Public Affairs – UW-Green Bay’s New Degrees & What You Can Do with Them