Reminder: Investing in the success of first-year students; GB Orientation activities
From Gail Sims Aubert, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Climate and Jen Jones, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, to all UWGB Faculty and Staff:
We know that you are all invested in the success of our incoming first-year students, and we are excited to share the plans for GB Orientation 2020!
Keeping the safety of our students, staff, and faculty in mind, the GB Orientation experience has transformed from a one-day event to a rich and robust series of dynamic online engagements throughout the summer months. This means we have more time and opportunities to help students prepare for the fall by completing important tasks and making critical connections with our people, programs and services. Here is what incoming first-year students can expect from us over the next few months:
June: Advising, Class Registration and Financial Aid
From June 3-24, incoming first-year students will each have a one-hour, one-on-one appointment with an academic advisor to select their fall courses, either by phone or video chat. Advisors will also share information about academic support services and the Office of Financial Aid will host Financial Aid Fridays throughout the month of June. Note: Students admitted after June 24 can schedule an appointment with Academic Advising by calling: (920) 465-2111.
July: Connect with Ambassadors
Once students have registered for classes, we will begin to introduce them to their fellow Phoenix, including our Student Ambassadors! There will be online panels as well as small group meetups designed to foster interpersonal connection and a sense of what it’s like to be a UWGB student.
August: Prepare for the Fall Semester
Throughout the summer, the GBO website will continue to roll out new content to help students take timely action steps towards preparing for the Fall semester. Information will include:
- Health and Safety
- Living On-Campus / Living Off-Campus
- Campus Resources
- Dining
- Parking
- And much more!
GB Orientation at Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan
Students at UWGB’s additional locations will have the same opportunities, but Advising and Registration periods will differ by campus.
Campus Contacts
If you have any questions about GB Orientation, please contact:
- Green Bay campus: Adam Novotny, novotnya@uwgb.edu
- Marinette campus: Chelsea Olsen, olsenc@uwgb.edu
- Manitowoc campus: Bryan Hulbert, hulbertb@uwgb.edu
- Sheboygan campus: Nancy Hart, hartn@uwgb.edu
Thank you for the role you play in making UW-Green Bay a special place to learn, and a wonderful community in which to thrive.
Go Phoenix!