Office of Multicultural Student Services
243 Graff Main Hall; (608) 785-8225
www.uwlax.edu/mss/
The primary goals of the Office of Multicultural Student Services (OMSS) are to increase the undergraduate and graduate enrollment of American multicultural and disadvantaged students, to improve the quality of their educational and social experience, and to increase the number of graduates. To accomplish these objectives, the OMSS sponsors retention services, such as tutoring and academic early intervention, and other special academic support programs and services. The OMSS also sponsors numerous cultural events, supports diverse student organizations, promotes community outreach efforts, consults and holds joint programming sessions with support services offices, and encourages staff and faculty involvement in multicultural student assistance programs. In addition, the OMSS staff assists students with financial, academic, postgraduate and personal matters.
The Academic Success Institute (ASI).
ASI is intended to help new multicultural and disadvantaged freshmen adjust to the rigorous college routine during the summer before the regular academic year begins and to facilitate a positive transition from high school to college. Between 20 and 25 students are enrolled experiences. The Institute's records have provided proof that retention and grade point averages can be improved appreciably by this transitional academic experience.
Students interested in attending the ASI must fit one or more of the following criteria: 1) first generation college student (neither parent earned a bachelor's degree); 2) need support to successfully obtain a college degree; 3) from a historically underserved group; 4) economically disadvantaged. Submitting an application for admission to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a requirement for participation. Students will also complete an ASI application and be interviewed prior to acceptance into the program. Applications for ASI are accepted until program capacity is reached. If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Services, 243 Graff Main Hall, (608) 785-8225.