GPS Support

Helping You
Learn & Grow

Benefit from layers of new student support.

The GPS program provides an additional layer of support to aid in your transition from high school or the workforce to give you the strongest start possible at UW-Green Bay. Beginning with GB Orientation, you will learn about campus facilities, academic expectations, and have the opportunity to connect with peers, faculty and support staff to begin finding your place in our community. It doesn’t end at orientation!

How Does GPS fit in?

We have built layers of ongoing support leading up to and through your first year at UW-Green Bay.

Tiers of Support

Support for student success isn’t one-size-fits-all. The GPS staff assesses application materials, past academic records, and other success markers to set you up with the level of support that is just right for you.

GPS Tier Level	GPS Student Supports
Tier 1	Students are required to enroll in a First Year Seminar course during their first semester at UW-Green Bay Students in GPS Tier 1 are not required to enroll in Comm Sci 150 - GPS Tools for Success Class (1 Credit), but are invited to enroll for additional support and student success skill-building Engagement with The Learning Center Academic Success Coaching & Accountability Groups GPS staff will monitor academic alerts, progress reports, GPA, and engagement with The Learning Center during a student's first semester to determine if additional support may be helpful in their second semester
Tier 2	Students are required to enroll in a First Year Seminar course during their first semester at UW-Green Bay Students in GPS Tier 2 are required to enroll in Comm Sci 150 - GPS Tools for Success (1 Credit) Students in GPS Tier 2 can enroll in no more than 13 credits during their first semester at UW-Green Bay. This requirement is in place to ensure a manageable workload as students transition to the university (GPS Tools for Success Class + 12 Credits including First Year Seminar)
Tier 3	Students are required to enroll in a First Year Seminar course during their first semester at UW-Green Bay Students in GPS Tier 3 are required to enroll in Comm Sci 150 - GPS Tools for Success (1 credit) Students in GPS Tier 3 can enroll in no more than 13 credits during their first semester at UW-Green Bay. This requirement is in place to ensure a manageable workload as students transition to the university (GPS Tools for Success + 12 Credits including First Year Seminar & Writing Foundations 100) Additional Support/Coaching Touch Points throughout the semester

Support for New Students

Below are just some of UW-Green Bay’s supports for new students:

1. GB Orientation

GB orientation plays a crucial role in facilitating a smooth transition to college life, laying the foundation for academic success, personal development, and meaningful engagement within the campus community.

GB Orientation

2. An Immersive Welcome

GB Welcome is an introduction to college life, designed to immerse incoming students in the vibrant and diverse community of our university. GB Welcome is packed with exciting activities, engaging workshops, and opportunities for students to connect with their peers, faculty and staff.

GB Welcome

3. Ramp Up to College Classes

First Year Seminar provides an “on ramp” to the University and what it means to be a successful student. Most First Year Seminar classes will have a Peer Mentor paired with the dynamic and interactive courses designed specifically to support incoming students as they transition to college life.

4. Learn the Basics of College

GPS Tools for Success (Comm Sci 150), is a 1-credit course designed to build skills critical to college, career and personal success. The GPS mission is to make the transition to college smoother by layering academic and campus support.

GPS Courses

5. Get Help with School Work

The Learning Center (TLC) is where you can find academic course tutoring, writing assistance, and academic success coaching resources as you persist in earning a UW-Green Bay degree. All services are FREE and available for all campus locations.

The Learning Center

Meet a Phoenix

"I am very grateful to have the GPS program at UW-Green Bay because it was a very nice bridge from high school-level courses to college-level courses.

There’s this thing in college where it’s like—well you’re independent now. You are independent, you have your own choices, but you have these people here that are happy to help you make your choices a lot easier essentially."

Mason Amidon
Double major in Early Childhood Education and Theatre Performance, Class of 2025

Have Questions?

Just ask Jackie Connell, First Year Experience Manager. We’re excited to have you at UW-Green Bay and so glad you’re in the GPS Program!