Rising Phoenix Oneida Nation
A New Kind of
College Prep
High school meets higher education.
The Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program is a transformative partnership between between UW-Green Bay and school districts serving Oneida Nation students within the university's 16-county footprint—redefining what’s possible for high school students. Through dual enrollment, personalized student success coaching and a rigorous academic pathway, students can earn both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree—all by the end of their senior year.
Receive Support
Your Success Coach and school counselor provide support for academics, well-being, planning and post-graduation goals.
Learning & Life
Flexible schedules are tailored to each student, supporting extracurriculars while taking courses.
Grow together
Students grow together, academically and personally, through shared classes and a UWGB First Year Seminar.
Participating High Schools
- Oneida Nation High School
- Seymour Community High School
- Shawano Community High School
- West De Pere High School
Explore What's Possible
If you are interested in learning more about the program to determine if it's a fit, we offer a number of ways to get a preview.
In-Person Information Sessions
When the application window opens, students, parents, guardians and school staff will be invited to attend in-person information sessions.
| Location | Room | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida Nation High School | Library | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Oneida Nation High School | Library | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Oneida Nation High School | Library | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (back up if 2/11/26 is canceled due to inclement weather) | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Seymour High School | TBA | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Shawano Community High School | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| West De Pere High School | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Recorded Information Session
Students, parents, guardians and school staff will also have the option of watching a recorded session.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We share the answers to the most common questions on our FAQs page. If you need to share this information in Spanish or Hmong, please email our Student Success Coaches Nalani Reyes or Hleeda Vang.
Who is Eligible
Apply as a sophomore. Enroll junior and senior year. UW-Green Bay uses a holistic admissions process, looking for students who show maturity, academic readiness and a drive to succeed. Rising Phoenix is designed to support students traditionally underrepresented in college.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Member of the Oneida Nation with Tribal ID
- Currently enrolled in 10th Grade
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or above encouraged, however, a 2.75-2.99 GPA will also be considered. Ensure essay and teacher/counselor recommendations address GPA.
- Demonstration of college readiness evidenced through student essay, transcript, strong school attendance and two (2) recommendations
***If you are interested in the program but your high school is not listed above, please complete this EXPRESS INTEREST FORM and we will be sure to follow up with you to discuss next steps.
How to Apply
The Class of 2028 Application is now OPEN!
Priority Application Deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
There are two steps required by students for each Rising Phoenix application. These can be accomplished in any order. Once either of these steps is completed, we will start an application file for you and will be in touch with updates.
Complete Student Application with Essay
Your online application will require an essay, along with signatures from both the student and a parent or guardian. To prepare for the essay, we provide a list of essay questions.
Request Two Teacher Recommendations
At least one of the recommendations need to be from a core subject area teacher, such as English, math, science or social studies. Please share the recommendation link below with the teachers that you have asked to serve as a reference for you. Their completed responses will be sent directly to our review team.
Transcript & Attendance Records
No student action needed. Our team will request these records directly from your school after we have received your signed application.
College Credit at No Cost
A path for students & families to get ahead without the financial burden.
There will be no cost for a limited number of eligible students who meet eligibility requirements and are enrolled with Oneida Nation with a tribal ID. This is made possible through tribal funding allocated to UW-Green Bay. The Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree requires 60 credits.
Have Questions?
Contact UW-Green Bay Student Success Coach Becky Lahti at (920) 366-3954 or lahtir@uwgb.edu.