Explore UW-La Crosse. UWL is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university among peers, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list.

Our Admissions staff can answer your questions as you prepare to apply for school at UWL.

Play a sport that fuels your passion. Whether competing in intercollegiate athletics or just playing sports for fun, UWL has both Athletics and Rec Sports.

UWL offers more than 100 undergraduate academic programs in 30 disciplines, 30 graduate programs, and two doctoral programs. A 19:1 student-faculty ratio means small class sizes, with an average of 29 students. 78% of full-time faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees.

The UWL Canvas Student Orientation course provides video tutorials, a practice Respondus Lockdown Browser quiz, and video conferencing guides.

Canvas Release Notes - updates to Canvas are done about every month. UW System DLE News & Announcements

Experience the power of a UWL education through high-impact learning and life-long friendships, all while surrounded by the epic beauty of La Crosse. Follow your path. We’ll show you the way.

WINGS is the name for UWL's Student Information System (SIS). The software provides students, faculty, and staff with access to information related to recruiting and admissions, records and registration, financial aid, student financials, and enhanced self-service capabilities.

This catalog will serve as your curriculum guide throughout your education at UWL, provided you maintain uninterrupted attendance and complete your degree within six calendar years.

UWL requires a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 for most programs and successful completion of one semester on campus. However, some programs may require a higher GPA and class standing in order to be eligible.