Student Support
We are determined to have every student see education beyond high school as an option, and plan to support all students who want to further their education after they earn a high school diploma. This initiative speaks directly to GBAPS students who might not have thought of themselves as continuing their education after high school. We know some students have many great options to attend college.
This partnership, however, is primarily aimed at students who:
- want or need to stay local for their education
- cannot afford the cost of living in a dorm
- want to work while they go to school
- and who have a desire to continue to learn after high school
Resources for Counselors & Teachers
This partnership will also provide GBAPS school counselors and teachers with resources (inside the classroom engagement, dual-credit options, etc.) to ensure high school students are prepared to continue learning after high school. UW-Green Bay leadership and Career Coaches will further support the need for all students to be successful in high school, and foster positive momentum to stay dedicated and committed to high school coursework. Supporting GBAPS school counselors, UW-Green Bay will assess each student interested in further learning after high school, and provide the resources needed to be successful. As you know well, every student is unique; so too is their path forward.
Direct Admit Pilot
In 2023, UW-Green Bay is piloting this direct admit initiative, giving 31 local students direct admit access, and so far, 21 of these students have committed to attend UW-Green Bay. The other 10 have decided to attend a different college. Through this process, staff, faculty and students have put the work into breaking down barriers to higher education, providing effective student support, and ensuring that students are receiving the help they need specific to their circumstances, such as financial advisement, transportation, flexible class scheduling around work, childcare, etc.
Goal
With this partnership we are sincerely welcoming all students into the university. We are thinking differently about education for the benefit of our region and to raise the level of education within our communities. We want students to stay in Northeastern Wisconsin and we know this is a way we can help make that happen.