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Meet Phlash, Your AI Bot!

Phlash the Phoenix has gone digital! As an undergraduate, degree-seeking student, you can now text UW-Green Bay’s very own AI Bot, Phlash, anytime for help with campus resources and info. Whether it’s a late-night question or a quick check-in during the day, Phlash is here for you 24/7. And yep, Phlash might hit you up during the semester—but don’t wait around! You can text 1-833-740-0667 anytime or reply to Phlash's welcome message to get started. Pro tip: Save that number in your contacts!

Need something specific?

You can text Phlash to find UW-Green Bay resources and information on:

  • Academics (Tutors, Success Coaches, Professional Advisors)
  • Financial Matters (Financial Aid Services, Food and Housing Insecurity, Childcare)
  • Student Life, Activities & Community (Clubs, Resource Centers, Events)
  • Mental and Physical Health, & Overall Wellbeing (The Wellness Center, Campus Recreation, Resident Assistants)

And that’s just the beginning! Any information you provide to the Text Bot can be used by UW-Green Bay to help you succeed in school and by EdSights as permitted by its privacy policy.

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Why Text Phlash?

Phlash the AI Bot is one of many ways for you to access support at UW-Green Bay. Phlash has your back!

24/7 Response

Phlash answers your questions whenever they come up. Anytime, anywhere.

Stay Connected

Phlash will check in to see how you’re doing throughout the year.

Instant Answers

Have a question? Phlash has the info you need, right at your fingertips.

Find Resources

Discover what’s available to you at UW-Green Bay.

Personalized Help

Phlash learns about you and your needs and follows up to help you.

Extra Support

UWGB staff can step in when Phlash flags something that needs more attention.

Phlash Checks In

Phlash will check in with you to understand how you are doing and if you are facing any challenges throughout the semester. Based on your need, Phlash will connect you with information, resources or staff available to help you at UW-Green Bay.

For Immediate Help 

You don't need to wait for Phlash to text you; you can reach out at any time! This means that Phlash responds 24/7 to any of your questions about UW-Green Bay. From "How do I apply for scholarships?" to "What are the hours of the counseling center?", you'll get answers immediately - no lines or appointments needed.

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International Students

As an international student, you will need to have a domestic phone number in SIS to get Phlash the AI Bot's help finding resources and information. If you already have a domestic phone number, please be sure that is your number is SIS. If you don't, you can get one using a service like Google Voice. Once you have a domestic phone number, update your phone number in SIS.

Update Your Phone Number in SIS

Opting Out

Phlash would hate to see you go, but if you don't want to interact with the AI bot, you can choose to not respond or can opt-out of receiving future texts by replying STOP.

Opting Back In

If you still have a text from Plash on your phone, you can simply reply START or UNSTOP to opt in again. If you no longer have the texts, text START to 1-833-740-0667.

Johnny Lai, Manitowoc Student Services Specialist

Want to Talk to a human?

If you have questions or concerns about our AI Bot, Phlash, and would like to talk to a human about it, please reach out to the Student Services Center.

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