University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

UW Green Bay is on a 700-acre campus in the suburban setting of Green Bay, Wisconsin, not far from Milwaukee.

UW Green Bay Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for UW Green Bay students to join – including chorus, theater groups, and more.

Interested in Greek life? UW Green Bay does not have fraternities or sororities.

UW Green Bay has several thriving Good Times. In fact, more students participate in the Good Times than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at UW Green Bay include Psychology and Human Development Club, Student Ambassadors, Residence Hall Apartment Association and Student Government Association.

UW Green Bay students' favorite campus events are Welcome Week, Frost Fest and Senior Celebration.

UW Green Bay Housing

This table offers information on housing at UW Green Bay.

UW Green Bay offers on-campus housing.

Most UW Green Bay students live off campus. In 2022, 1% of undergrads at UW Green Bay lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 99% of students lived off-campus or commuted to UW Green Bay.

UW Green Bay offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

UW Green Bay Athletics

At UW Green Bay there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at UW Green Bay:

Safety at UW Green Bay

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW Green Bay campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UW Green Bay offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to UW Green Bay

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit UW Green Bay, take Interstate 43 to Green Bay, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Austin Straubel International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Wisconsin you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore UW Green Bay's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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