The University of Wisconsin Green Bay is a Great College Bargain

The University of Wisconsin Green Bay, part of the terrific public university system in the state of Wisconsin, `combines a great academic program with a serene rural setting to create a fabulous learning experience. The University was established in 1965, previously acting as a two-year extension school of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Currently, the school has nearly 6,000 students, with three quarters of new students living in the campus’ beautiful apartments and residence halls (including bathrooms in each apartment and hall room, as opposed to communal bathrooms).

Compared to other state universities, UW-Green Bay has some modest admissions standards, with an ACT requirement of 21 and a high school average of 2.5 GPA as minimum requirements to admission. Once the student is admitted, however, there is a lot of help from the university staff toward getting acclimated to the unique environment. Aside from the UW-Green Bay Ambassadors and the tours given on a regular basis through campus, Preview Days and the Student Orientation program at the beginning of the summer semester make the new college student’s transition to college life much easier. As well, freshmen who live on campus get the college experience a week before the rest of the university starts up with sample classes taught by professors and programs all week long before the semester starts. The resident assistant staff and the housing office personnel are also responsible for getting students comfortable in their environment, with a broad array of events and programs to keep students active in their educational and social lives.