New International Students

  Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse!

The University, Campus Community and Office of International Education (OIE) are excited to welcome you to UW-L!

ORIENTATION, ARRIVAL & HOUSING INFORMATION

Important & Mandatory Dates for all new UW-L International Students

Please note that Orientation is mandatory for all new international students.

Spring 2012 Orientation Booklet

  Spring 2012 Summer 2012
Arrival Dates January 15th & January 16th May 15th
Official Start Date
(date on I-20/DS-2019 Form)		 January 17th May 16th
La Crosse Battery Exam January 17th May 16th
Orientation Dates January 17th - 20th May 16th - 18th
Classes Begin January 23rd May 21st
 

Orientation week is mandatory

오리엔테이션 주는 강제적이다

准备星期是必须的

la semaine d'accueil est obligatoire

la semana de la orientación es obligatoria

オリエンテーション週は義務付けられています

Die Orientierung Woche ist erforderlich

неделя ориентации принудительна

A semana de orientação é mandatória

la settimana di orientazione è obbligatoria

Upon your arrival to La Crosse, you will receive a detailed orientation schedule. Please remember to contact OIE with your arrival information at least five (5) business days before your arrival date or by January 10, 2012. If you arrive before or after the official arrival dates you will need to take a taxi cab to your accommodation. You will need approximately $25 USD in cash for the taxi cab. It is also a $35 per night fee to stay in the residence hall if you arrive early. If you prefer to make your own arrangements, there is hotel and taxi cab information in the Arrival Booklet.

Submit Arrival Information

Submit Your Arrival Information Online Now

Pre-Departure Information for New International Students

Contact Information

Diane Sasaki
 J-1 Student Advisor
 International Programs and International Student/Scholar Advisor
 dsasaki@uwlax.edu 		David Gardner
 F-1 Student Advisor
 International Student Advisor
 dgardner@uwlax.edu 

Computer Information

Computer recommendation can be found HERE.

Information regarding minimum requirements for your computer are listed at Residence Life Information Services.

Housing

Submit Your Application for University Housing Now
(Please Note: You do not need to pay the $75 deposit)

Housing Options Available in La Crosse:

Campus Housing Options - Spring 2012

Residence Hall Options (On Campus):

  • EAGLE Hall: This brand new building features Single and Double rooms in a shared suite style setting. There are also opportunities to participate in the Global Village Living Learning Community, while living in Eagle Hall. For more information visit the hall webpage at: EAGLE HALL
  • Reuter Hall: Only single rooms are available in a shared apartment setting. This hall is generally for students over the age of 20. For more information visit the hall webpage at:  REUTER

Apartment-style Options (UW-L Off Campus Apartments):

  • Gerrard Apartments (West Ave): Double and single rooms are available in a shared apartment setting. Meal plan options are available but are not required. This furnished complex is a 10 minute walk from campus and is located between downtown La Crosse and the UW-L campus. University staff lives on site.                                          For more information visit the apartment webpage at: GERRARD

Applying to On-Campus Housing:
All new first year undergraduate students, exchange students and some contract students are required to live in campus housing. All housing contracts are for a full academic year, unless you are on a one semester exchange/contract program.

If you are required to live in campus housing or wish to apply to live on campus, you must apply online at the website listed above. Please note: International Students DO NOT need to pay the enrollment deposit in order to apply for campus housing.

For a list of estimated housing costs please visit the Office of Residence Life website:
http://www.uwlax.edu/ResLife/html/costs.html

*NOTE: If you arrive early, you will be charged $35 per night to stay in campus housing.

Off-Campus Housing:
Living off-campus is not recommended for ESL students and freshmen/first year students. If you prefer to live off-campus, you should make arrangements prior to your arrival in La Crosse. Finding off-campus housing may take time and fills quickly as many other students are also searching or already have made arrangements for cheap and convenient rentals.
It is your responsibility to find your own off-campus housing. Below are a few community resources available to help you in your search.