By: Haley Sternitzky
Beginning at a branch campus is a great way to start college. If you don’t know, UWSP has three campuses. The main campus is in Stevens Point, and the two branch campuses are located in Wausau and Marshfield.
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield:
The campus, formed in 1963, is west of downtown Marshfield, a community named one of the nation’s best small cities and home to one of the state’s largest healthcare providers, Marshfield Clinic. Campus amenities include the new state-of-the-art Everett Roehl STEM Center, a 340-seat Helen Laird Theater, which hosts campus and community performances, and a 99-acre arboretum. The city of Marshfield is located nearly 40 miles northwest of Stevens Point.
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau:
An urban campus located in Wausau, Wis. adjacent to the 78-acre Marathon Park and within walking distance from the city’s vibrant and historic downtown. Known for strong science, math, music and theater offerings, the campus has been serving Wausau since 1933. The city of Wausau is 35 miles north of Stevens Point.
Starting your first two years of college at a branch campus is a great way to get a feel for college. The class sizes are normally smaller making it easier for you to communicate with your professors. You can become involved at these campuses like you do at a bigger college, which can help you get out of your comfort zone. Another positive thing is that when you are ready to transfer to a different campus, the process is easy.
When I attended the Marshfield campus for my first two years of college, I did so many things. A normal day for me would be attending classes, working in the Solution Center as a Student Ambassador, and helping with the UWSP Marshfield Instagram Page as the Social Media Intern.
For more information about what campuses UWSP has, click the link below!
https://www.uwsp.edu/about-uwsp/our-campuses/
