START
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STudent Advising Registration and Transition (START)
START 2024 has concluded. Please check back here for more information for START 2025 in the spring semester.
Materials for START
Student Health Center Forms
Please complete the Student Health Survey forms, which are due May 31, 2024. They are used to verify a student's immunization record, and to provide the SHC staff with information about specific health concerns and emergency notification contacts. Please note that all incoming UWL students MUST submit an up-to-date immunization history, including vaccination dates.
Virtual START Materials
Preparing for START
How do I sign up for the UW System Placement Tests?
All students are required to take the placement tests regardless of credit earned as it will allow you the greatest selection of courses during the START program. Students should plan to complete their placement tests prior to May 15, 2024.
Placement test scores are part of your student record and are used by your advisor to plan your course schedule. Students who have not taken placement tests may not be able to enroll in math, English, or some language or science courses.
- Math Placement Test is required for all students.
- UW-La Crosse students should complete Math Test A, the un-proctored, online, on demand math test.
- English Placement Test is required for all students.
- World Language Placement Test is required to enroll in Spanish, French or German language courses, including
those students who have taken college credit language classes as transfer courses.
Students admitted for fall 2024 can complete their placement tests by following these instructions: Placement Tests
Students can register for their placement tests online: https://exams.wisc.edu/placement/regionaltesting/information.php