First-Year Student Applicant
Dare to
Take flight
Your future starts now. Apply to UW-Green Bay.
As a new first-year student, you're at a turning point in your life. Where you'll leave behind the high school experience to find a place where you can push boundaries, embrace challenges and rise to meet the moment. This is your time to break new ground, explore boldly and take the first step toward something greater.
How to Apply
It's best if you complete your application in the fall of your senior year of high school. Just follow these steps:
1Apply or Accept
Your first step is to either submit your application form or accept your Direct Admit WI offer.
Direct Admit Wisconsin
Once you receive your Direct Admit Offer, you simply need to accept by completing a Direct Admit form—no application fee, no essay, no test scores.
2Send Transcripts
If you didn't include them in your application, send us your high school transcripts by email or mail.
By Email
By Mail:
UW-Green Bay Admissions
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
3Test Scores (Optional)
ACT and SAT test scores aren't required and won’t impact your admission decision. However, they can help with scholarships and course placement. Submit them using UW-Green Bay’s school codes:
ACT Code: 4688
SAT Code: 1859
Already applied?
Look up the status of your application using your last name and 8-digit application number.
Dates & Deadlines
We recommend applying in the fall of your senior year, but don’t worry—we accept applications until just before the semester starts. Waiting too long can make things stressful, so apply early to give yourself plenty of time to prepare.
| Deadline | Fall 2025 | Summer 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | August 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Last Day to Apply | Monday, August 25, 2025 | Sunday, July 13, 2025 |
| Last Day to Submit Documents* | Thursday, August 28, 2025 | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 |
*Last day to submit documents to complete your application
What makes a First-Year Student?
You're a first-year student if...
- You’re graduating high school (or have graduated but haven’t attended college).
- You’re ready to start your first college experience (or you have less than 15 credits from another college or university to transfer).
- Even if you took college classes while you were enrolled in high school, you're still considered a first-year student applicant.
Not quite? See if you should apply as a Transfer or Returning student.
Application Tips & Insights
Your success is our goal. Here’s what you should know about the application process:
High School Records
How you prepare in high school can give you an edge in college. We look at your transcript for courses, grades and trends over time. The table below shows minimum requirements.
Spotty Grades?
If your high school grades weren’t perfect, that’s okay—we see your potential and know you're not defined by grades. The Gateway to Phoenix Success (GPS) Program is designed to support students who have faced academic challenges, providing resources and guidance to help you thrive at UW-Green Bay.
Optional Test Scores
Standardized tests aren't good measures of what it takes to be a Phoenix. So, scores from ACT or SAT tests aren't required to apply to UW-Green Bay. However, they're helpful to submit for scholarships and program requirements.
Not Ready to apply?
That’s okay—there’s still plenty to explore! Whether you’re gathering information or just want to learn more, we’re here to help.
Visit & Tour
Come see for yourself. Meet professors, tour campus, and feel the energy of a community ready to support you.
Plan a VisitCost
College is a big step, but it doesn’t have to be a financial burden. UW-Green Bay is committed to making higher education affordable.
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With 200+ academic programs, you're bound to find something that sparks your interest.
Academic OptionsMeet a Phoenix
"Try not to go into college with expectations. College is not what it looks like in the movies; it is personal for everyone, and how someone else experiences it more than likely won’t be the same way you do. So just let college come as it is and allow it to become your own."
Brooke Rudie '27
Social Work Major
Hometown: Merill, WI
Have Questions?
Starting your college journey can be exciting and overwhelming. We're here to support you every step of the way. Call 920-465-2111 or email uwgb@uwgb.edu.