Visiting UW-La Crosse
We invite you to take a look at what UW-L has to offer by viewing our Interactive Campus Tour. We also encourage you to visit us in person. We offer campus tours and appointments as well as special all-day visitations, called Campus Close-Ups, and Group Information Sessions throughout the year.
Visit options
- Campus Close-Ups
- Learn more about UW-L during a special day-long visit.
- Group Information Sessions
- Information sessions and campus tours for prospective freshmen and their families
- Campus tours and appointments
- Field Trips and Special Group Visits
Additional visit information
- Virtual campus tour
- Get a look at our campus right now.
- Campus map and panoramas
- Parking on campus
- Directions to UW-L
- Lodging information
- The La Crosse community
- Vanguards
- Vanguards is a student volunteer, public relations organization that represents the UW-L student body during campus tours, college fairs, high school visits, Campus Close-Up programs, and freshman registration.
Campus Close-Ups
Six special visitation days, called Campus Close-Ups, are held during the academic year. The day-long program includes information on new freshman admissions, academic programs, financial aid, residence life, extracurricular activities, the city of La Crosse, and interaction with current students.
Campus Close-Ups are FREE (the only cost to you is lunch). The program begins in Cartwright Center at 9:30 a.m. and concludes by 3:15 p.m. (including a campus tour).
Campus Close-Up dates for Fall 2008:
- Friday, October 17, 2008
- Thursday, October 30, 2008
- Friday, October 31, 2008
- Friday, November 14, 2008
Sample Campus Close-Up Itinerary
Group Information Sessions
UW-L also offers Group Information Sessions for prospective freshmen and their families. Admissions Counselors will explain admission guidelines, academic programs, the freshman application process, housing, and the campus community. A campus tour is included. The Group Information Session, including campus tour, lasts two hours.
Reservations for each student attending are required for Group Information Sessions.
Summer 2008 Group Information Session Dates:
Please schedule your summer visit at least two weeks in advance since space is limited.
- July 1 – August 22, 2008, Monday through Friday, except July 4, at 10:00 a.m.
Fall 2008 Group Information Session Dates:
- Friday, September 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Friday, September 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Friday, October 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Monday, October 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Friday, October 24, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Friday, November 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
- Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Spring 2009 Group Information Session Dates (for high school juniors and sophomores only):
Dates to be determined
Campus tours and appointments
Reservations for each student are required for campus tours and appointments.
Campus tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the academic year and at 11 a.m., Monday through Friday, during the summer session. The 60-minute walking tour led by a current student includes academic buildings, recreational facilities, and a residence hall.
Academic year tours:
September 4, 2007 - May 9, 2008
Summer session tours:
June 9 - August 22, 2008
Tours are NOT available:
May 10 - June 8, 2008
August 23 - September 1, 2008
Appointments for prospective freshmen
Appointments with admission counselors are available for prospective freshmen on specific dates during the academic year. Prospective freshmen visiting in July and August are encouraged to attend a Group Information Session and campus tour.
Appointments for prospective transfer students
Prospective transfer students may make appointments with an admission counselor throughout the year. Admitted transfer students should make an appointment with their academic advisor as indicated in their admission materials.
Field Trips and Special Group Visits
To schedule class or group field trips to UW-L, please call the Admissions Office at (608) 785-8939.
Parking on campus
Parking permits are required for all campus visits except Campus Close-Up. A parking permit will be sent with your visit confirmation. If you are attending a Campus Close-Up, you may park in any university commuter lot, but we recommend the Stadium Lot #2 at the intersection of East Avenue and Pine Street.
Directions to UW-La Crosse
From Interstate I-90, Exit 3, Exit 4 and Exit 5 all lead to the UW-La Crosse campus, but only the closest exit is listed below for each direction. Exit 3 travels along the scenic Great River Road and is the main route to Historic Downtown La Crosse. Exit 4 is a direct route south linking Hwy. 53 from the north with Hwy. 16. Exit 5 is the most easterly route into the City of La Crosse via Hwy. 16.
From the west (I-90):
Exit Interstate I-90 at Exit 3 onto US 53 South. Drive 3.9 miles and turn left on La Crosse Street; continue for 1.1 miles and turn right on East Avenue to Campus.
From the north (Hwy. 53):
If traveling south on Highway 53 (go over I-90 at Exit 4). Follow Highway 157 to Highway 16. Turn right on Highway 16. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
From the east (I-90):
Travelers heading west to La Crosse on Interstate I-90 exit at Onalaska-La Crosse Highway 16 (Exit 5). Turn left onto Highway 16. Drive 4.8 miles and right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
From the south:
Highway 14, 61, and 35 enter the city on the south. Follow the green "UW-La Crosse" signs north on Losey Boulevard to Highway 16 (3.0 miles). Turn left on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
