Two-year UW System campus on Lake Michigan's shore offering affordable pathways to bachelor's degrees.
UW–Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus operates on a semester system and awards an Associate of Arts and Science degree (60 credits) designed to transfer to bachelor's degree programs at four-year colleges. The campus offers a mix of online and in-person courses with small class sizes enabling direct interaction with faculty. Academic facilities include Hillside Hall (housing the main lecture hall), Lakeside Hall (home to music and theater departments with a 350-seat theater), and Founders Hall (the original building).
The 40-acre campus opened in 1962 and is located on Manitowoc's south side near Silver Creek Park and Lake Michigan's shore, providing scenic views and recreation opportunities including hiking and sledding. Major campus buildings include Hillside Hall (added 1986) and Lakeside Hall (added 2001). Students have access to support services including academic advising, a recharge lounge, and the library. The Blue Devils compete in the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference, offering intercollegiate athletics in men's and women's basketball, tennis, volleyball, and co-ed golf.
The campus welcomes first-year, transfer, and international students. Dedicated academic advisors provide guidance throughout enrollment and coursework. Support services include the Student Services Center for quick answers, financial aid counseling, and career planning resources. The campus emphasizes affordability and accessibility, with UW–Green Bay consistently ranked among the most valuable colleges for the money by College Factual.
Located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the campus is accessible via Maritime Metro Transit Route 4, which provides bus service from campus to downtown Manitowoc. The shoreline location overlooking Lake Michigan offers both research opportunities and recreational activities, with proximity to Silver Creek Park enhancing the student experience.