High School Counselor Resources
Go Wisconsin Informational Events
Let us get together. Whether you are in Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Illinois, we are here to support your efforts to help students get to college—and ideally, a UW university. We will work with you to build the right program for your students and their families.
In-Person Opportunities
We are available for school and community presentations, college fairs, and classroom visits. We tailor our sessions by grade level and need:
Middle School Presentations
- Overview of the Universities of Wisconsin (30–45 minutes)
- Intro to the Universities of Wisconsin
- What it means to attend a 2-year vs. a 4-year UW
- How to start preparing for college now
High School Presentations
- Overview Presentation (30–45 minutes): Students learn about all 13 UW universities, 2-year and 4-year options, and how to prepare for college.
- Application Demo (40–50 minutes): A step-by-step look at the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal—perfect for juniors and seniors.
- Application Completion Workshop (40–50 minutes, grade 12): Students work on and complete their UW applications with guidance from the Go Wisconsin Team.
Virtual Opportunities
Join our live webinars or access recordings that walk students and families through the application process:
Webinars
- First-Year Student Application Walkthrough: A live demo of the UW application for fall 2026—account setup, application steps, and tips for success.
- Direct Admit Form Walkthrough: Learn how to navigate the UW Admissions Portal, locate direct admission offers, and submit the new Direct Admit Form.