Visiting Students
A page within Winter session
Visiting students (also called special non-degree students) are students who attend winter session but do not plan to complete a degree at UW-La Crosse. There are no admission requirements for visiting students but, you do need to complete a special non-degree application for winter session if you were not enrolled in a UWL course immediately preceding the winter term. Visiting students are not required to submit transcripts or pay an application fee.
Transferring the courses back to your home institution
UW-La Crosse is fully accredited and credits are typically transferable to other academic institutions of higher education. Please confirm transferability with your home institution. For information on how UW-La Crosse credits transfer within the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System, refer to the Transferology website. To complete the transfer process, you will need to request an official transcript be sent to your home institution. Request it at the Transcript Office, 117 Graff Main Hall 608.785.8951.
Applying to winter session and registering for classes once the registration period has started
Step 1. Visiting students (who were not enrolled in a UWL class the term immediately preceding winter term) need to complete the University of Wisconsin - Online Admission Application. Select "nondegree/special" when applying.
Step 2. When you are accepted for Winter Session, you will be issued a nine-digit ID number which will serve as your Username to log into WINGS Student Center. You will also receive a password required by WINGS sign in page.
Step 3. Once in the WINGS site, you may register for courses, view your schedule and view your tuition bill.