Peter Crawford, president of the UWSP Foundation, and Chancellor Bernie Patterson unveil the sign in front of UW-Stevens Point’s new Welcome Center in Partnership with Delta Dental. (Contributed)

New welcome center at UWSP slated to open soon

December 4, 2020

Metro Wire Staff

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will soon open a central location for prospective students and their families as they visit the campus and begin their educational journey.

The Welcome Center in Partnership with Delta Dental is located at the corner of Fourth Ave. and Reserve St. It will house members of the Admissions and Recruitment team as well as a reception area, meeting rooms, and interactive experiences as a starting point for all campus visitors, with an emphasis on potential Pointers.

The new center was made possible with a leading gift from Delta Dental of Wisconsin, 20 donors, and the UWSP Foundation. Admissions staff will move in and begin welcoming visitors in mid-December.

“We have a long-standing, rich history with the university, and we both call Stevens Point our home,” said Doug Ballweg, president, and CEO of Delta Dental of Wisconsin. “UW-Stevens Point plays a significant role locally within the business community helping train and prepare our current and future workforce. We see this as an investment in our future as well as for our community.”

“This will be transformational for our campus,” Chancellor Bernie Patterson said. “The building’s extensive renovations, completed with the assistance of interior design students, offer a warm and inviting place for prospective students and their families to meet with our admissions team and a launching point for campus tours. The Welcome Center will also make us more competitive as we seek to continue the positive enrollment trend we began this past year.”

Enrollment for first-year students at UW-Stevens Point grew by 25 percent this fall, the largest increase within the UW System. The Admissions and Recruitment team attributed the success to taking a more personal and data-driven approach when reaching out to prospective students.

“Campus visits are a crucial component of the college search process,” said Marc Young, director of Admissions and Recruitment, “so the new center will create a great first impression of Pointer culture.

“We are thankful for the visionary leadership and support of the UWSP Foundation,” Young said. “Our team could not be more excited about a new Welcome Center in the heart of campus that brings an exciting new visitor experience to prospective students and families.”