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Make the most of your time on campus! Select your student type below and choose from our recommended visit options.
Campus close-up
Get fully immersed in life as a UWL Eagle! This day-long event (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) covers the ins and outs of our campus community, from academic programs to student life. Explore career interests in academic sessions, learn about UWL organizations and offices at the resource fair, hear from a panel of current students, and take a campus tour. This is our most comprehensive visit option and a great way to plan for your future at UWL. Campus Close-Up is offered five times a year between October and April. View a sample agenda here.
Duration6 hours
- UWL & admissions overview
- Student academic session
- Parent/guardian panel & UWL student panel
- Campus resource fair
- Campus tour
Campus Tour
A Vanguard tour guide will provide an in-depth walking tour of campus. Receive a current UWL student’s perspective, learn how UWL students get involved on and off campus, and learn about the various resources UWL provides to ensure student success.
Elevate your experience. Schedule an individual appointment with one of our admissions counselors in conjunction with your walking tour.
Looking for a tour option on Fridays or during the months of July and August? Sign up for an Admissions Information Session.
Duration75 minutes
- Campus tour
Admissions Information Session & Campus Tour
Learn about the city of La Crosse, campus life, student resources, the application process, admissions guidelines, and the cost of attendance in a group setting. A Vanguard tour guide will provide an in-depth walking tour of campus following the presentation.
Duration2 hours 15 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
- Campus tour
Senior snapshot + walking tour
The Senior Snapshot is for our high school seniors admitted for fall 2025! Get a quick 15-minute review of your next steps followed by a 75-minute campus tour. If you are a senior who hasn't applied or been admitted yet, please consider signing up for a Campus Close-Up, Admission Information Session + Walking Tour of Campus, or an individual appointment and/or campus tour.
Senior Snapshot is offered on select dates in the spring semester.
Duration90 minutes
- Next steps overview
- Campus tour
- In-person visit
Individual Appointment
Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to learn about UWL, the application process, admissions guidelines, and campus resources. This personalized appointment is an opportunity to discuss all of your questions.
Duration45 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
Self-Guided Tour
*Please note that this visit type has significant limitations. You will not have access to many of the facilities, including dorms and cafeteria spaces. For a more comprehensive view of UWL, we strongly recommend choosing one of our other visit or tour options.
Interested in exploring our campus at your own pace? Self-Guided Campus Tours are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On the day of your visit, check in at the Admissions Office (2320 Student Union) to receive your folder and self-guided campus tour brochure. Complimentary parking is provided for Admissions visitors. You will receive a parking registration link via email upon event registration.
DurationYour own pace
- Self-guided tour
- Informational folder
Virtual tour of campus
We encourage you to visit campus in person. If you are unable to visit, please view our virtual tour. To speak with an admissions counselor, please contact (608) 785-8939 or admissions@uwlax.edu for more information.
DurationYour own pace
- Virtual visit
Virtual admissions individual appointment
Connect with our team online for a virtual admissions appointment!
Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to learn about UWL, the application process, admissions guidelines, and campus resources. This personalized appointment is an opportunity to discuss all of your questions. Don't forget to take the virtual campus tour following your appointment!
To set up a virtual appointment, please contact UWL Admissions at 608.785.8939.
Duration45 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
- Virtual visit
Campus close-up
Get fully immersed in life as a UWL Eagle! This day-long event (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) covers the ins and outs of our campus community, from academic programs to student life. Explore career interests in academic sessions, learn about UWL organizations and offices at the resource fair, hear from a panel of current students, and take a campus tour. This is our most comprehensive visit option and a great way to plan for your future at UWL. Campus Close-Up is offered five times a year between October and April. View a sample agenda here.
Duration6 hours
- UWL & admissions overview
- Student academic session
- Parent/guardian panel & UWL student panel
- Campus resource fair
- Campus tour
Admissions Information Session & Campus Tour
Learn about the city of La Crosse, campus life, student resources, the application process, admissions guidelines, and the cost of attendance in a group setting. A Vanguard tour guide will provide an in-depth walking tour of campus following the presentation.
Duration2 hours 15 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
- Campus tour
Campus Tour
A Vanguard tour guide will provide an in-depth walking tour of campus. Receive a current UWL student’s perspective, learn how UWL students get involved on and off campus, and learn about the various resources UWL provides to ensure student success.
Elevate your experience. Schedule an individual appointment with one of our admissions counselors in conjunction with your walking tour.
Looking for a tour option on Fridays or during the months of July and August? Sign up for an Admissions Information Session.
Duration75 minutes
- Campus tour
Self-Guided Tour
*Please note that this visit type has significant limitations. You will not have access to many of the facilities, including dorms and cafeteria spaces. For a more comprehensive view of UWL, we strongly recommend choosing one of our other visit or tour options.
Interested in exploring our campus at your own pace? Self-Guided Campus Tours are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On the day of your visit, check in at the Admissions Office (2320 Student Union) to receive your folder and self-guided campus tour brochure. Complimentary parking is provided for Admissions visitors. You will receive a parking registration link via email upon event registration.
DurationYour own pace
- Self-guided tour
- Informational folder
Virtual tour of campus
We encourage you to visit campus in person. If you are unable to visit, please view our virtual tour. To speak with an admissions counselor, please contact (608) 785-8939 or admissions@uwlax.edu for more information.
DurationYour own pace
- Virtual visit
Virtual admissions individual appointment
Connect with our team online for a virtual admissions appointment!
Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to learn about UWL, the application process, admissions guidelines, and campus resources. This personalized appointment is an opportunity to discuss all of your questions. Don't forget to take the virtual campus tour following your appointment!
To set up a virtual appointment, please contact UWL Admissions at 608.785.8939.
Duration45 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
- Virtual visit
Campus close-up
Get fully immersed in life as a UWL Eagle! This day-long event (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) covers the ins and outs of our campus community, from academic programs to student life. Explore career interests in academic sessions, learn about UWL organizations and offices at the resource fair, hear from a panel of current students, and take a campus tour. This is our most comprehensive visit option and a great way to plan for your future at UWL. Campus Close-Up is offered five times a year between October and April. View a sample agenda here.
Duration6 hours
- UWL & admissions overview
- Student academic session
- Parent/guardian panel & UWL student panel
- Campus resource fair
- Campus tour
Admissions Information Session & Campus Tour
Learn about the city of La Crosse, campus life, student resources, the application process, admissions guidelines, and the cost of attendance in a group setting. A Vanguard tour guide will provide an in-depth walking tour of campus following the presentation.
Duration2 hours 15 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
- Campus tour
Campus Tour
A Vanguard tour guide will provide an in-depth walking tour of campus. Receive a current UWL student’s perspective, learn how UWL students get involved on and off campus, and learn about the various resources UWL provides to ensure student success.
Elevate your experience. Schedule an individual appointment with one of our admissions counselors in conjunction with your walking tour.
Looking for a tour option on Fridays or during the months of July and August? Sign up for an Admissions Information Session.
Duration75 minutes
- Campus tour
Self-Guided Tour
*Please note that this visit type has significant limitations. You will not have access to many of the facilities, including dorms and cafeteria spaces. For a more comprehensive view of UWL, we strongly recommend choosing one of our other visit or tour options.
Interested in exploring our campus at your own pace? Self-Guided Campus Tours are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On the day of your visit, check in at the Admissions Office (2320 Student Union) to receive your folder and self-guided campus tour brochure. Complimentary parking is provided for Admissions visitors. You will receive a parking registration link via email upon event registration.
DurationYour own pace
- Self-guided tour
- Informational folder
Virtual tour of campus
We encourage you to visit campus in person. If you are unable to visit, please view our virtual tour. To speak with an admissions counselor, please contact (608) 785-8939 or admissions@uwlax.edu for more information.
DurationYour own pace
- Virtual visit
Appointment
Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to learn about UWL, the application process, admissions guidelines, and campus resources.
A campus walking tour is available upon request. Please let the Admissions Office know if you would like this option upon check-in
Duration45 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
Campus Tour
A Vanguard tour guide will provide an in-depth walking tour of campus. Receive a current UWL student’s perspective, learn how UWL students get involved on and off campus, and learn about the various resources UWL provides to ensure student success.
Elevate your experience. Schedule an individual appointment with one of our admissions counselors in conjunction with your walking tour.
Looking for a tour option on Fridays or during the months of July and August? Sign up for an Admissions Information Session.
Duration75 minutes
- Campus tour
Virtual admissions individual appointment
Connect with our team online for a virtual admissions appointment!
Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to learn about UWL, the application process, admissions guidelines, and campus resources. This personalized appointment is an opportunity to discuss all of your questions. Don't forget to take the virtual campus tour following your appointment!
To set up a virtual appointment, please contact UWL Admissions at 608.785.8939.
Duration45 minutes
- UWL & admissions overview
- Virtual visit
Self-Guided Tour
*Please note that this visit type has significant limitations. You will not have access to many of the facilities, including dorms and cafeteria spaces. For a more comprehensive view of UWL, we strongly recommend choosing one of our other visit or tour options.
Interested in exploring our campus at your own pace? Self-Guided Campus Tours are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On the day of your visit, check in at the Admissions Office (2320 Student Union) to receive your folder and self-guided campus tour brochure. Complimentary parking is provided for Admissions visitors. You will receive a parking registration link via email upon event registration.
DurationYour own pace
- Self-guided tour
- Informational folder
Advisor appointment
Admitted transfer students who have questions regarding registration and academic advising are encouraged to contact the Dean's Office for the College to which they are assigned. (See your admission letter if you are unsure).
Duration45 minutes
- For admitted transfer students
Virtual tour of campus
We encourage you to visit campus in person. If you are unable to visit, please view our virtual tour. To speak with an admissions counselor, please contact (608) 785-8939 or admissions@uwlax.edu for more information.
DurationYour own pace
- Virtual visit
Virtual tour of campus
We encourage you to visit campus in person. If you are unable to visit, please view our virtual tour. To speak with an admissions counselor, please contact (608) 785-8939 or admissions@uwlax.edu for more information.
DurationYour own pace
- Virtual visit
Appointment
All graduate student appointments should be made with the respective graduate program's office. View a list of the graduate programs offered at UWL.
Duration45 minutes
- Program overview
Virtual tour of campus
We encourage you to visit campus in person. If you are unable to visit, please view our virtual tour. To speak with an admissions counselor, please contact (608) 785-8939 or admissions@uwlax.edu for more information.
DurationYour own pace
- Virtual visit
Virtual appointment
Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to learn about UWL, the application process, admissions guidelines, and campus resources. This personalized appointment is an opportunity to discuss all of your questions in an online format.
Email: Heather Pearson hpearson@uwlax.edu to request a virtual appointment.
Duration60 minutes
- Virtual visit