New Scholars Rising Early Access Program
you belong at UW-Green Bay
New to the college experience? We'll help you rise and succeed. You got this!
If you are the first generation in your family to attend college, you can apply to participate in the New Scholars Rising Early Access Program. It's a two-day program for incoming first-generation students like you to help you transition into your UW-Green Bay college experience.
Application
The Early Access Program is limited to 15 participants. If you are selected through a lottery system, you will be notified by email.
Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Friday, July 24, 2026
Selected Participant Fee Deadline:
Friday, August 28, 2026
Program Goal
Help you, as a first-generation college student, find your path to success as you transition to your college journey and beyond!
Program Benefits
As a participant in the two-day Early Access Program, you'll have an early opportunity to become familiar with the campus and our resources, meet with people to help you with the transition and participate in activities with other incoming students.
Get Familiar
You'll arrive on campus before the semester starts, and get to:
- Move into campus housing 3-days early (if living on campus)
- Receive an in-depth campus tour to locate resources and classrooms
Make Connections
During those first days at UW-Green Bay, you'll:
- Meet with staff members from the Multicultural Resource Center
- Be paired with a peer mentor
Say hello to Henziel
Questions about finding your path to the Early Access Program? Henziel Jusino, a Multicultural Advisor in the UW-Green Bay Multicultural Resource Center, is here to answer any questions you have.