FINANCIAL AID
PA Y I N G F O R C O L L E G E . . .
How To’s
Other Options
Each year, the UW-La Crosse Financial Aid Office awards $60
If the aid offered from the FAFSA is not enough to cover your
million in aid in the form of loans, state and federal grants and
costs, there are three possible options for additional financial
student employment. Approximately 70% of UWL students receive
assistance:
financial aid each year.
Parent PLUS Loans: Under this federal program, parents can
Students apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free
borrow money to cover the cost of their student’s
Application for Federal Student Aid) online at www. fafsa.gov. PDF
education, minus other financial aid received. The lender is
forms are also available on that site when you choose “FAFSA
the U.S. Department of Education. A “Direct Parent PLUS
Filing Options”. You should complete the FAFSA by March 15,
Loan Request Form” is required and is available at
2016, for priority consideration for need-based financial aid.
www.uwlax.edu/finaid/Common-forms or www.uwlax.edu/
The Financial Aid Office recommends that families use the “IRS
finaid/Parent-PLUS-loans.
Data Retrieval Option” when completing the income information
sections of the FAFSA.
Alternative Loans: Many major banks and lending institutions offer
private, non-governmental loans for higher education.
We also encourage you to attend a “College Goal” workshop in
Contact your lender or see the information on our website,
your area. This event helps families and students with the FAFSA
www.uwlax.edu/finaid/Alternative-education-loans.
application process. College Goal Wisconsin will take place on
Feb. 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 2016. www.collegegoalsundayusa.org
for more information about dates and locations in your area.
Finally, go to www.uwlax.edu/finaid for a step-by-step guide to
completing your financial aid application for UW-La Crosse
Student Educational Loan Funds (SELF) Program: This program
offers student loans to Minnesota residents. Contact the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education at 800.657.3866 for
information or go to www.selfloan.org.
Check out the Financial Aid Office’s scholarship page for more
funding opportunities. www.uwlax.edu/scholarships
Spring & Summer Timeline
VISIT UWL!
FEBRUARY:
NEED ANOTHER LOOK AT CAMPUS?
n Register for required placement tests.
• Take them before June.
• See enclosed information for details.
MAY:
n Sign up for START. Instructions will be
sent to your home via mail in the spring
if you have paid the $100 enrollment
n Apply for UWL Foundation Scholarships by
Feb. 15.
Go to uwlax.academicworks.com.
MARCH:
n Submit the Free Application for Federal
deposit.
the priority date of March 15. If you are
submitting a FAFSA, please be sure the
Admissions Office has your Social Security
number on file.
n Do we have your highest official ACT or SAT
score? Contact the Admissions Office at
admissions@uwlax.edu if you are not sure.
Minnesota. Visit www.ohe.state.mn.us/ssl/
reciprocity/apply1.cfm to apply.
n Log onto WINGS to see your financial
aid package. Students completing their
application for financial aid prior to March
and campus services. Speak with faculty,
Friday, Feb. 19, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
transcript sent to the Admissions
9:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Office.
WHERE? Cartwright Center, UWL
Schedule at www.uwlax.edu/visit
JULY:
n Receive hall and roommate
assignments.
NEED ANOTHER VISIT OPTION?
Go to www.uwlax.edu/visit to schedule
JULY-AUGUST:
n Look for the Eagle Mail e-newsletter
for information on New Student
n Apply for tuition reciprocity if you are from
program. Learn about academic programs
When?
n Attend START.
n Have an official final high school
APRIL:
Register now for a Campus Close-Up
staff and students about life at UWL.
JUNE:
Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov by
Orientation and Welcome Week.
n Move into your residence hall on
Saturday, Sept. 3.
n Start classes on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
We are excited to welcome you to our community.
Campus tours are not available during
your senior year as you prepare for University course
Spring Break, March 12-20, 2016.
CAN’T MAKE IT TO CAMPUS?
the comfort of your own home!
F EBRUA RY
W E WA N T T O AG A I N
C O N G R AT U L AT E YO U O N YO U R
A D M I S S IO N T O U W-L A C RO S S E !
We encourage you to continue to work hard through
Take our Virtual Tour and visit campus from
SEPTEMBER:
U NI V ERSIT Y OF W ISCONSIN-L A CROSSE
a tour or an admissions appointment.
work. To parents and family members — we are
here to support you and your student during this
important transition. Please contact us if you have
any questions or concerns.
www.uwlax.edu/visit
(Click the virtual tour picture!)
15 should receive financial aid packages by
Why
N E W S LE T T E R F O R A D M I T T E D N E W F R E S H M E N
E M B A R K O N Y O U R PAT H .
We’ll show you the way.
the end of April.
U N D E R G R A D U AT E
RESEARCH?
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creativity is dedicated
to fostering curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration,
innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.
There are many ways to get involved, from supporting a faculty
member’s research, to working on a team of student researchers, to
conducting your own research project. The Office of Undergraduate
Research and Creativity is here to help you with workshops on starting
the research project, funding your research through grants, and other
topics. Students from ALL majors and programs are encouraged to
participate!
CAREER SERVICES
You will be able to explore many different interests during your
years at UW-La Crosse. Career Services is here to support
research benefits you in your career
research and possible graduate school
plans. You will learn grant-writing skills,
improve your presentation skills, and
develop in-depth knowledge about a
subject that you enjoy.
Check out all they have to offer and more at
www.uwlax.edu/urc.
Campus Operator
608.785.8000
Cashier’s Office
608.785.8719
Financial Aid Office
608.785.8604
First Year Experience/Student Success
608.785.8055
Multicultural Student Services Office
608.785.8225
Residence Life Office
608.785.8075
Student Health Center
608.785.8558
your exploration of majors and career interests. Members of
the career services team assist students with resumes and
Participating in undergraduate
www.uwlax.edu/admissions
cover letters, provide training in job search strategies, and
help practice interviews. They present to over 230 classes and
student groups and host seven major career events per year.
They are a great resource if you are looking for employment (on
or off campus) during your time at UWL, if you are searching for
UWL Admissions: Join us online!
facebook.com/UWLaCrosseAdmissions
@UWLadmissions
internships, or ready to start your job search. Career services
posts thousands of employment opportunities each year to
Eagle Opportunities for all students to view. They provide great
service to our incoming students, current students, and our
alumni. www.uwlax.edu/careerservices
Meet other admitted students and stay up to date with the
UWL campus and the admissions process.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE
Admissions Office
Cleary Center
1725 State St. | La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
608.785.8939 | 608.785.8940 fax
Schedule your visit: www.uwlax.edu/visit
UWL Admissions Office: admissions@uwlax.edu
Financial Aid Office: finaid@uwlax.edu
Information in this brochure is subject to change. Visit our website
for current information — www.uwlax.edu/admissions
R E G I S T E R F OR T H E
W I S C ON S I N
P L AC E M E N T T E S T S
PAY YOUR DEPOSITS FOR FALL 2016
We hope that you are enjoying your senior year ... it’s going by quickly and we
I N F OR M AT IO N E N C L O S E D
The Wisconsin Placement Tests are
required of al l students planning to attend
U W L . Please caref ul ly read the enclosed
information about the placement tests
and register for your test date as soon as
possible. Students are strongly encouraged
to take the exam before START so that
your scores are available to help you
register for classes.
are already looking forward to seeing you in June! If you have not already done
so, you need to make your $100 enrollment deposit, then complete the on-campus
housing application and pay the $75 housing deposit.
You should submit the enrollment deposit using your WINGS Student Center (see
the checklist that was included with your admission letter). After your enrollment
deposit is received, you will be mailed on-campus housing information and
instructions. Please follow the instructions, complete the contract, and pay the
deposit.
Only students who have submitted the enrollment deposit will be sent START
materials in the spring. Both deposits are refundable until May 1, 2016.
DAT E S T O R E M E M B E R :
S TA R T for F i r s t-Ye a r St udent s
& Fa m i l ie s
June 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27
F i r s t D ay of C l a s s e s
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Fa m i l y We ek end
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR WINGS PASSWORD?
If you have not logged into your WINGS Student Center, please do so very soon. This is
where you will complete important steps like pay deposits, submit the housing application
and register for START. You can use the WINGS username/password recovery available at
www.uwlax.edu/admissions if you have misplaced or cannot remember login information.
www.uwlax.edu/admissions
S T U D E N T A D V I S I N G , R E G I S T R AT I O N
A N D T R A N S I T I O N ( S TA R T )
S T U D E N T H E A LT H C E N T E R
The UWL Student Health Center (SHC) is a comprehensive outpatient clinic
UPDATES REGARDING START CAN BE FOUND AT
WWW.UWLAX.EDU/START
Don’t forget
Monday, February 15 and can be found
at https://uwlax.academicworks.com.
Your high school counseling office is
Parking in any of the University lots requires
Services available include minor trauma care, x-ray services, suturing of lacerations,
displaying a valid university parking permit, or using a
female and male reproductive care, and allergy shots.
parking pay station.
Students and families are invited to attend START! You will spend one day on campus selecting
The SHC staff includes four board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physical
classes, learning more about the UWL experience, and meeting other new freshmen. We can only
therapists, nurses, medical technologists, medical assistants and office personnel
accommodate a specific number of students for each date in order to provide adequate advising
who are experienced in working with the health care needs of college students.
for all students.
YOUR
STUDENT ID
will provide FREE admission to all
To learn more about the Student Health Center and their services, go to
home, regular season athletic events.
www.uwlax.edu/Student-Health-Center.
Grab your school spirit and help cheer
on the Eagles! it will also provide you
H O U S I N G A P P L I C AT I O N
The housing application has multiple purposes. This is where you
will rank your top three choices of residence halls. Additionally, the
housing application is where you will select what type of roommate
you want. The roommate finder can assist in helping you find a
Unique
HOUSING OP TIONS:
n FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE HALLS
Get A Head Start
ON YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
also a great resource for scholarship
opportunities in your local area.
FastTrack is a hybrid summer mathematics
First Flight is a great option to consider
enhancement program where incoming freshmen
as you start your college experience. You
develop their mathematical skills online for six
will engage in adventure education and
weeks before meeting on campus for a one-
be placed in unique situations with other
week campus stay. The goal of the program
incoming freshmen. Each program will
is for students placed into MTH 050 or 051 to
run for six days. Depending on which trip
increase their skills in order to place into a higher
you select, three or four nights are spent
mathematics class. To learn more visit the Fast
climbing, backpacking or kayaking.
Track site at www.uwlax.edu/Mathematics/
To learn more visit the First Flight site at
FastTrack.
www.uwlax.edu/firstflight.
the Academic Advising Center. An additional cost of $25 per semester
well as your hall preferences. If you don’t select a roommate through
entrance into the Recreational Eagle
Center (REC) during the school year at
NO additional cost.
Campus parking policy gives freshmen the lowest priority in
terms of applying for resident permits, and strongly discourages
CAB
them from bringing their cars to campus. There may be a
puts on free or low cost entertainment
All students living on campus will learn about the online
Commuter parking permits for new freshmen living off campus
n Find a roommate. Go into the application and search for
possible roommates using the profile information you
For instructions to update your application, visit www.uwlax.edu/
ResLife/Application-Process
Our newest residence hall, accommodates 750 residents, including
to welcome all NEW and RETURNING
building features three living learning communities; Global Village,
students to campus.
Social Justice Community and Outdoor Recreation. The living-learning
communities are filled by applications; all interested students are
invited to apply even if they have already applied for housing.
N E W S T U D E N T C E N T E R U P D AT E
n SANFORD HALL
The construction team worked hard this past year to get all the exterior walls up and most windows installed just
In Sanford Hall, men and women live next door to one another instead
in time for this cold weather! About half of the exterior is covered with beautiful brick of different color tones. Most
of on separate floors or wings. There are gender-specific bathrooms
of the mechanical work is complete on the inside, including heat, air conditioning and some of the electrical wiring.
on each floor.
This is making it possible for the construction crew to start putting up dry wall and creating those inside spaces.
For any residence life questions, including the application for the livinglearning communities, go to the Office of Residence Life website at www.
Work is ahead of schedule with an anticipated move-in date of winter 2016. In the meantime, we invite you to
check out the live New Student Center Construction Webcam: www.uwlax.edu/studentcenter/webcam/index.htm.
uwlax.edu/reslife or call 608.785.8075.
U - PA S S B U S S Y S T E M
high school through a number of programs.
The U-Pass provides unlimited bus
1. Advanced Placement (AP): Students earning
service on any current La Crosse
a score of “3” or higher on the AP Exams are
Municipal Transit Utility (MTU)
eligible for credit.
route in La Crosse or Onalaska for
2. International Baccalaureate (IB): Students earning
3. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credits are also available.
For more information, visit the UWL admissions website at
www.uwlax.edu/Admissions/new-freshman and click the “Credit Transfer” tab.
We encourage firstyear students to leave
their cars at home and
explore La Crosse by
bike, on foot or by bus.
annual concert during move-in weekend
Future UW-La Crosse students can earn college credit in
a “4” or higher on IB-Higher Level exams are eligible for credit.
$194 for two semesters.
CHANCELLOR GOW AND HIS BAND,
new students, transfers and returning students in triple rooms. The
with, go into the housing application and add their name(s).
honored.
students living off campus are currently $137 per semester or
you will not have to purchase textbooks!
every fall. Chillin’ with the Chancellor is an
application and indicate each other to have your preference
Information will be available at START. Parking permits for
several hundred dollars each semester because
IMPORTANT: Both you and any roommates must go into the
will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis this summer.
paid for by your tuition and fees. You can save
NOW you can:
currently $168 per semester or $244 for two semesters.
Center, and movie nights on campus.
the FurLow Riders, rock the campus
n Request a roommate. If you already know who you wish to live
summer. Parking permits for students living on campus are
fall concerts, craft time in the Student
n EAGLE HALL
living-learning communities, etc.)
procedures for applying for a parking permit at START this
events ALL year long. Events include
roommate based upon your similar lifestyle profile questions.
n Update or change any housing preference (hall, roommate,
limited number of resident permits available for purchase.
(CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD)
UWL has a textbook rental program that is
is assessed for living in one of the first year experience halls.
the roommate finder, the housing application will match you with a
identified.
COLLEGE CREDIT TRANSFER
Coate, Laux and White Halls house freshmen only. Hall programming
is designed for new students, and the halls include a satellite office of
compatible roommate based on your lifestyle profile questions, as
FIRST FLIGHT:
Please email our off ice
at admissions@uwla x.
edu if you are no longer
planning to attend
U W-La Crosse for Fall
2016. Deposits will be
refunded only if the
Admissions Off ice is
notif ied of your
cancellation by
May 1, 2016.
care to help ensure academic success for all students.
have made their enrollment deposit.
FAST TRACK:
I F YO U R
P L A N S H AV E
C H A N GE D ...
PA R K I N G O N C A M P U S
promoting good health, emphasizing patient education, and encouraging preventive
Detailed information on how to register for a START date will be sent in the spring to students who
T O A P P LY F O R
SCHOLARSHIPS
THROUGH
THE UWL
F O U N DAT I O N
Scholarship applications are due
Did you know…?
UWL PARTICIPATES IN THE ENTERPRISE CARSHARE PROGRAM.
This provides students the access to two parked cars on campus that can be
rented by the hour, for the day, or overnight. Read more at www.uwlax.edu/
Parking/Car-Share.
no cost when students show their
UWL student ID.
The U-Pass/Safety Bus also has no cost and runs Thursday nights from
10 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The Safety Bus runs between on and off campus housing areas and
downtown La Crosse every 15 minutes.