Admitted transfer student next steps

Program runs from approximately 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. You will receive a detailed schedule when you arrive on campus.  

Schedule Overview:

Admitted students will receive an email invitation to select a date and RSVP to attend Transfer START.    

If you have questions, please call the Admissions Office at 608-785-8939.

We are excited to meet you at Transfer START and answer all of your questions!

Here are some things you need to do to prepare for Transfer START:

• Read through all mailed materials prior to signing up for the event.
• Upload a photo of yourself for your UWL Student ID.  (Steps for submitting your ID photo)
• Complete Placement Testing (if needed).  Additional information, including registration steps, can be found by clicking on the placement testing tab above.
• Register as close to your assigned date/time as possible.  Courses fill quickly.
• You can find your enrollment date in your WINGS Student Center. 
• If you need advising assistance or have questions regarding your enrollment date, please contact the Dean’s Office for the College to which you are assigned.  (If you are uncertain about which College you are assigned, please refer your letter of admission.)  

• Check your “To Do List” list in your WINGS Student Center
• Need help? Check out WINGS Help
• Review the Admitted Transfer Student Next Steps

Please consider printing a campus map. The  La Crosse Convention and Visitors Bureau  and the  Onalaska Tourism Commission  provides additional information about our community and lodging options available to visitors. 

GPS address for closest parking lot: 615 East Avenue North, La Crosse, WI 54601

La Crosse and Onalaska Exits

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 North (Hwy 53): If traveling south on Hwy 53 (go over I-90 at Exit 4). Follow Hwy 157 to Hwy 16. Turn right on Hwy 16. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus. 

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 East (I-90): Travelers heading west to La Crosse on Interstate I-90 exit at Onalaska-La Crosse Hwy 16 (Exit 5). Turn left onto Hwy 16. Drive 4.8 miles and right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.

From the South: Hwy 14, 61, and 35 enter the city on the south. Follow the green "UW-La Crosse" signs north on Losey Boulevard to Hwy 16 (3.0 miles). Turn left on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus. 

Do I register for classes at Transfer START?

No. You will find the best selection of courses by registering at your appointment time found in WINGS.

Not sure of your enrollment date and time?  Visit your WINGS Student Center and click on Open Enrollment Dates link, which appears under the Enrollment Dates menu item.

If you wish to revise your schedule, advising staff will be available at Transfer START to assist you with adjusting your class schedule.

What if I cannot attend the START date I signed up for?

Please contact the Admissions Office at 608-785-8939 or admissions@uwlax.edu

What if my family members cannot attend with me?

While we welcome family members to this event, only you (the student) are required to attend. 

How should I prepare for COVID-19 safety measures during my visit?

Masks are optional as of March 12, 2022. Visitors that would like to wear a mask are encouraged to do so.

Please do not attend your visit if you are ill or experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, sore throat, cough, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell, muscle or body aches, headache, or fatigue.  If you are unable to keep your reservation, please call us at (608) 785-8939.