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UWL is proud to offer living learning communities for: LGBTQ+ students, Health professions students, Sanford transfer students, Outdoor recreation students

Over 10,000 students come to La Crosse each year to create a vibrant diverse campus community. Our student body represents: 41 states, 31 countries, 80% Wisconsin residents

Hear from our students

Leah Foltman

Sociology

"I lack things my peers have; I’m not in the majority race, I don’t have the financial means, I don’t have the cultural capital, the experience … But at the university level — the resources they have provided me have helped me to be successful no matter what."

Kemmesha Thomas

Public Health & Community Health Education

"UWL programs, like the McNair Scholars, made me realize so many things I’m interested in. I can develop more knowledge and enjoy doing research."

Patrick Griffith, '15

Exercise and Sport Science

"I felt at home when I visited here with the outdoor community and the awesome programs in the medical fields. I have no doubts, no regrets. I have loved it ever since coming here."

Learn more about Patrick Griffith, '15

Jessica Debruyne, '18

Health Professions - Physician Assistant Studies

"Despite looking into other PA programs across the Midwest, I knew that UWL’s PA program would be the best fit for me."

Learn more about Jessica Debruyne, '18

Gage Stuttgen

Biochemistry

"I worked in Dr. Todd Weaver’s lab during the school year for three semesters and enjoyed learning and growing my lab skills. Through undergraduate research, I discovered a passion and love for a future career that I never knew existed."

Learn more about Gage Stuttgen

Trent Rasmussen, '19

Educational Leadership Certificate (5051 licensure) and Director of Instruction (5010 licensure)

"You can see in students' faces when they are excited about learning something new or you affirmed who they are or what they just did. Who knows what those things will mean to them later on — that’s what is really exciting."

Learn more about Trent Rasmussen, '19

Elizabeth Gulden, '05

Elementary/Middle School Education

"The early childhood program at UW-La Crosse is absolutely second to none!"

Learn more about Elizabeth Gulden, '05

Ryan Crain, '18

Business Management

"One of my professors gave out his personal email and said, 'If you have questions or need help, call or email me.'... Once I realized the professors at UWL — like at Western [Western Technical College] — were willing to help me, that helped me make the transition."

Learn more about Ryan Crain, '18

Abby Siakpere, '18

Biology

"My main decisions in coming to UWL were the biology department, the new building, and the excellent reputation the biology program has."

Learn more about Abby Siakpere, '18

Jackson Radenz

Geography & Earth Science

"I’ve gained confidence in myself and my ability to solve problems on my own and overcome shortfalls too, which I’ll need in the job market. I’m so grateful for the undergraduate research experiences I’ve had with my faculty mentor, Dr. Niti Mishra."

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Shelby Schroeder, '16

Communication Studies

"In college I learned a wide range of skills — how to manage complex projects, work in groups, write with responsibility … In an age when robots are taking away jobs, your value is your ability to be a critical and creative thinker — to do things you can’t teach a computer to do. You learn these complex skills through a liberal studies education."

Learn more about Shelby Schroeder, '16