University of Wisconsin

Started back in 1965, the University of Wisconsin is a public university in the United States. U of W has four campuses viz. in Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan offering 48 minors and majors in various disciplines collectively in science, business, health, education, and social welfare. 

Also referred to as the ‘Phoenix’, U of W in Green Bay is known for its distinctive traditional yet professional programs. The institute grants Bachelor’s, Master’s, Associate and Doctoral degrees and features a ton of academic programs for its students. It offers 41 undergraduate majors, 7 undergraduate minors, 9 graduate and 1 doctoral degree and provides an ample amount of emphasis on its students’ success and achievements.

Quick fact: The international population of UW Green Bay has students from 16 countries. 

Rankings

The University of Wisconsin, Green Bay has been ranked at #27 in 2023 as per the Shanghai Ranking

The US News rankings for 2023 places the campus at - 

• #95 in Top Regional Universities Midwest 
• #24 in Top Public Schools
• #39 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

According to Niche.com rankings for the academic year 2023 - 

• U of W stands at #175 among 1,384 other American universities for Best College Dorms in America 
• The university is ranked 6th for Best College Athletics in Wisconsin 

Highlights

Programs, Campuses, and Accommodation

Programs

The University of Wisconsin provides 41 Undergraduate majors, 7 undergraduate minors, 9 graduate and 1 doctoral degree. The university offers a doctoral degree only in First Nation Education. The university offers graduate courses in - Applied Biotechnology, Applied Leadership for training and learning, Athletic training, Data Science, Executive Impact MBA, and Sustainable Management among many others. 

A few of the popular UG courses offered at the university are Biology, Nursing, Psychology, Accounting, and Computer Science. 

Quick fact: The student-faculty ratio at the U of W is 25:1

Campus

The University of Wisconsin features four campuses that cover about half of the Green Bay city, coastline also known as the World’s Largest Freshwater Ecosystem. 

• Green Bay Campus -  Located in the heart of the city, it is the largest campus of the University and boasts a campus area of 700 acres in the Northeast side of Green Bay. Furthermore, it is home to the award-winning nine-hole golf course, five-mile recreational trail, and arboretum which boasts a 4,000 seater Student recreation center and nationally recognized performing art center. Being centrally located it is close to the Door County resort area and economies of Northeast Wisconsin, the I-43 corridor, and also the Fox Valley region.
• Manitowoc Campus - The Manitowoc Campus has been part of the lakeshore of the Eastern coastline of the Green Bay city for more than 50 years and flaunts a 40 acre Campus area along the mesmerizing shoreline of Lake Michigan.
• Sheboygan Campus
• Marinette Campus

Each campus with its diversity, cultural enrichment, innovation, and learning is dedicated to the success and transformation of its student population.

Quick fact: Students of UW are commonly referred to as their nickname ‘Phoenix’.

Accommodation

The University of Wisconsin, Green Bay offers three types of on-campus residence viz. Residential Halls, Private and Shared Room apartment.

Residential Halls - All the 11 Residential halls at the University of Wisconsin are fully furnished and offer all the basic amenities to those who are looking for student accommodation while studying. All the residential halls are co-ed and are open throughout the academic year of the University even including breaks. These include Roy Downham, Josephine Lenfestey, Donald Long, Bob Schaefer among many other residential halls.

Private Room Apartment - Private Room Apartments are co-educational and are open throughout the academic year. The apartments are fully furnished and consist of large bedrooms and other student amenities with complete emphasis on privacy for the students.

Shared Room Apartment - The University provides 9 Shared Room Apartment numbering from 3312-3334 under the Rodney W. De Spirito House. All the residential halls are co-ed and are open throughout the academic year.

Quick fact: More than 95% of the freshmen at the Green Bay campus are Wisconsin residents.

Application Process

Where to Apply: Interested candidates may head over to the official application portal to apply.

Application fee: All applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee of 50 USD

When to Apply: International candidates should submit their completed application form along with other documents by July 1 for fall and November 1 for spring semester admissions. 

How to Apply: In order to get admission at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, students need to follow the application steps and submit the following - 

• An online admission form along with a $50 application fee
• Official school/college transcripts
• Official standardized test scores
• An essay mentioning –
  • Your academic successes
  • Your academic challenges and how you overcame them
  • Why and how you believe you will succeed at UW-Green Bay
  • How you will contribute to our campus
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Optional)

The University also accepts e-transcript which needs to be sent to – [email protected] along with the hardcopy of the same.

Cost of Attendance

Mentioned below are the estimated expenses for attending the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay -

Note- An extra of 1,400 USD will be added to the tuition expenses for Engineering students.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The university offers Phoenix Scholar Award that is divided into two parts- Gold and Silver. Student needs to pass certain criteria to be eligible for the scholarship.

nternational Gold Award- The International Gold Award waives the tuition fee by up to 5,000 USD. Either of the following criteria must be satisfied for one to be eligible for the grant-

• A High School GPA in between 3.26 – 4.00 under the scale of 4.00 in local grade scale.
• A High School GPA in between 2.75-3.25 under the scale of 4.00 in local grade scale along with significant extracurricular achievements.

International Silver Award- The International Silver Award holders are offered a tuition waiver of 3,000 USD which reduces one tuition fee further down to 12,728 USD. The following criteria must be satisfied to be eligible for the scholarship-

• A High School GPA in between 2.75-3.25 under the scale of 4.00 in local grade scale.

Work While You Study

Estimating your student budget can turn out to be an exasperating experience itself, especially if you are an international student. Luckily, the university has several on-campus job opportunities -

UWGB Nites Event Support / Programmer

• How many hours can I work?
• Employees must work for at least 2 out of 3 Friday nights(from 7 PM to 1 AM) and attend mandatory training sessions each semester(for 2 hours)
• What kind of job would I be doing? 
• Communicate with fellow students through the Office of Student Life and be open to e-mails outside of work schedule
• How much would I be paid? 
• Employees are paid hourly with a starting wage of 8.00 USD per hour

Requirements - the employee must be enrolled for at least a 6 credit hours course and maintain a GPA of 2.0 throughout. 

Student Ambassadors

• How many hours can I work?
• Students are not allowed to work more than 25 hours a week
• What kind of job would I be doing?
• On-campus jobs would include conducting campus tours and work on other duties as assigned
• How much would I be paid?
• An hourly wage of 9.25 USD will be paid to the campus ambassadors

Requirements - all interested students should maintain a 2.5 GPA in both high school and university (while studying).

Alumni Network

Throughout the years, UW Green Bay has been known to promote renowned athletes in various sports ranging from basketball to volleyball and even softball, making it stand out from other university athletic teams in the US. 

The University of Wisconsin- Green Bay has its own Phoenix pride platform which provides alumni with access to various facilities such as Career Services and transcript requests. Moreover, it has a history of producing notable alumnae such as Keifer Sykes, an American basketball Player; Kathleen E. Christensen, a best-selling author and American social Scientist and Kathi Bennett, an American Basketball Coach.