UW-Stevens Point offers free application period

Metro Wire Staff

October is a prime time for high school seniors to apply to colleges, and for a two-week period, they can apply for free to any UW-Stevens Point location.

Between Oct. 14-28, students may apply to attend UW-Stevens Point’s four-year campus in Stevens Point or two-year branch campuses in Wausau and Marshfield in fall 2020 without paying the $50 application fee.

“With FAFSA available Oct. 1 for financial aid, this is the time many students are exploring options for their futures, and you can save money this month by applying to UW-Stevens Point. We have so many great programs to offer, we’ll help you discover your purpose,” said Laura Bell, director of enrollment operations.

More than 100 program options with 80 bachelor’s and 16 graduate degree programs are available at UW-Stevens Point. This includes new bachelor’s and professional associate degree programs at branch campuses in Wausau and Marshfield.

Applications for fall 2020 are up at all three campuses compared to a year ago, Bell said.

To take advantage of this benefit, students need to apply using the UW System application found at https://apply.wisconsin.edu or the Common Application at https://www.commonapp.org/school/university-wisconsin-stevens-point. For details, see uwsp.edu/applynow.

Special visit days, known as ViewPoint Days, are scheduled this fall at all three campuses:

Stevens Point on Friday, Nov. 8 and Friday, Dec. 6; Wausau on Friday, Oct. 25; and Marshfield on  Monday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Dec. 4.

For more information, contact UW-Stevens Point Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 715-346-2441, [email protected], www.uwsp.edu/admissions or schedule a visit anytime at Stevens Point, Wausau or Marshfield.