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Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!

Hello, Pointers! Scholarship season is starting soon! While you may not have thought about filling out applications yet, it’s best if you start early. Below are several options on how to find scholarships and some helpful tips: Scholarships Available Through UW-Stevens Point First-year and transfer scholarships are for new students applying for admission into […]

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Backpack Essentials of Every College Student

Written by nkive284 - October 10, 2018 at 9:41 am. No Comments Tags: campus, campus life, college advice, first-year student tips, first-year students, first-year tips, Future Pointers, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, Prospective students, student life, student tips, transfer students, University Centers, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP, UWSP blog, UWSPblog, Visit UW-Stevens Point

Ever wonder what you should pack in your backpack each day for class? After attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for a couple years, I’ve narrowed down some essential items that I never forget to bring to class. Umbrella: This item is at the top of the list since it’s the most essential item […]

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Homecoming 2018: Event Schedule

Written by - October 5, 2018 at 3:23 pm. No Comments Tags: activities, alumni, Alumni Association, campus activities, Campus Activities and Student Engagement, campus life, first-year students, Homecoming, New students, Pointer, Pointer fam, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, returning students, students, transfer students, UWSP alumni

Things Students Can Do During Homecoming Pointers, mark your calendars for #UWSPhomecoming! October 15 through October 21, the UW-Stevens Point community will be celebrate everything it means to be a Pointer. The university will welcome back alumni, host the homecoming football game and have activities all weeklong that students should participate in! Here are four […]

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FAFSA Tips and Tricks!

Written by Kaitlyn Keech - October 5, 2018 at 3:07 pm. No Comments Tags: FAFSA, finances, financial, Financial Aid, financial aid blogger, financial aid information, Financial Aid Office, financial aid tips, financial literacy, first-year student tips, first-year students, first-year tips, Future Pointers, Pointer fam, Pointer family, Pointer parents, pointers

Hi, Pointers! It’s October, and that means it is time to start filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2019-2020 school year! I’ve gathered a few tips and tricks to help you complete it successfully. The FAFSA can be completed online here. In addition, there is now a mobile app, […]

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Gobbling Up the New Changes: Real Students React To Dining on Campus

Written by Monique Mata-Bonilla - October 3, 2018 at 5:04 pm. No Comments Tags: Allen Center, campus info, DeBot, Debot Dining Center, Dining Services, Dreyfus University Center, food, University Centers, UWSP, UWSP blog

With just one blink, we’re already hitting week five! By now, our worry-free weeks of minimal work and notes in classes are being challenged with prepping for assignments, exams or presentations. One easy way to stay energized for everything that comes our way is receiving our daily nutrients from food. In order to stay energized […]

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