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Learn to think globally. 

In an age when people and places worldwide are a click away, learning how to think beyond borders is invaluable. Having cross-cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills will put you a step ahead of the competition as you pursue any career field. 

UWL's International & Global Studies minor focuses on unifying humans from all cultural, historic, social, geographic, and religious backgrounds. It is an interdisciplinary minor that draws on courses in departments throughout the university. Students can explore a topic that spans multiple regions of the wider world or focus on a particular region.  

The minor comprises a 6-credit foundation with 12 credits of elective courses. The elective courses were chosen for their fit with the International & Global Studies program learning outcomes, their relatively limited prerequisites, and because the departments offering these courses have indicated they will offer this course regularly.

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Faculty Advisors

  • Assist with course selections and schedule planning for one or more semesters. 
  • Advice on progression toward graduation (Gen Ed requirements, major, minor, college requirements).
  • Discuss opportunities such as undergraduate research and creativity, job shadowing, internships, study abroad programs
  • Need the name of your faculty advisor? Check your Student Center in WINGS or Navigate.

College Academic Services

Your major determines which of the following colleges you are in: 

Each college office provides extensive academic services:

  • Process change of major requests.
  • Perform credit checks and degree verifications.
  • Ensure accuracy of the Advising Report (AR) report.
  • Interpret academic policies and procedures 
  • Advise incoming transfer students and assist with transfer credits.
  • Approve off-campus courses for transfer credit.
  • Notify and advise students who are ineligible or on probation

Academic Advising Center

  • The Academic Advising Center provides academic advisors, career advising specialists, and pre-health advising.
  • Assists students with academic advising, exploring majors, transferring to UWL, researching graduate schools, and careers.

What can you do after UWL?

You may want to start by checking out the resources provided by the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs. APSIA offers information about graduate schools and programs from around the world, an international career guide, and information about fellowships and scholarships.