Admission Standards

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Preparation for university study is best achieved by completion of a rigorous high school program. To be assured that students are prepared to successfully complete college-level work, UW-Green Bay is guided by a philosophy of personalized admission review. Recommended college preparation is detailed below, however, UW-Green Bay strives to provide access to a college education for all who aspire to pursue it.

High School Coursework

New first year applicants will typically meet or exceed the following college-preparatory unit standards:

  • English, 4 credits
  • Science, 3 credits
  • Math, 3 credits
  • Social Studies, 3 credits
  • Academic Electives*, 2 credits
  • Other Electives**, 2 credits
  • Total: 17 credits
*

From the areas of English, science, math, social studies, or foreign language.

**

From the above areas and/or in the fine arts, computer science, business or other areas. 

Admission decisions are based on GPA and require completion of a high school diploma or GED. Through a personalized review process, students with less competitive academic records may be admitted with the condition that they participate in the Gateways to Phoenix Success program, designed to support their transition and academic success at UW-Green Bay. 

Criteria may be guided based on enrollment targets, application volume, and institutional capacity.

Home Schooled Students

The Admissions Review Committee will consider students individually based on the same criteria used for other applicants.

GED/HSED Applicants

The Admissions Review Committee will consider students individually based on the same criteria used for other applicants.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have attended college after high school graduation may transfer to UW-Green Bay and all transfer applications receive a personalized review. Admission decisions are based on GPA and number of credits earned. Based on the review, students with less competitive academic records may be admitted with the requirement they participate in the Gateways to Phoenix Success program.

Admission to UW-Green Bay does not guarantee admission to all majors. A number of majors have competitive program admission requirements. To see if your proposed major has additional admission requirements, refer to the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog.