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Move in First Week

Congratulations Future Eagle!

You've been accepted! To secure your spot and prepare for your journey as an Eagle, please complete the important items outlined on this page. This information is also included in the admission packet you received in the mail with your official acceptance.

Secure your Spot as an Eagle

Access WINGS

Make sure you can log into your WINGS Student Center where you can track the status of your application! 

Shortly after you applied for admission you received an email from the UW-La Crosse Admissions Office which contained information about your  NetID/WINGS username and password. 

You will use the WINGS Student Center to:

  • Monitor receipt of required materials on the “To Do List”
  • Update personal information
  • View your financial aid package
  • View your transfer credit report
  • Register for classes and view class schedule
  • Access communications
Submit the $100 Enrollment Deposit

To reserve your place in our freshman class, submit your $100 Enrollment Deposit before May 1. Enrollment deposits submitted after May 1 will be accepted on a space-available basis.

  1. Log into your WINGS Student Center.
  2. Under the Finances section, click the blue “Make a Deposit/ Payment” link.
  3. Click “Make a Payment” from the top blue menu bar.
  4. Click “Enrollment Deposit” on the right side.
  5. Choose the appropriate term for your enrollment deposit (for example, select “Enrollment Deposit Fall 2026” if you plan to begin in the Fall 2025 semester).

We recommend you utilize the “e-check” payment method to avoid any convenience fees. To request a deferral for economic hardship or inability to pay, please contact the Admissions Office at 608.785.8939.

Apply for On-Campus Housing

Once you submit the $100 enrollment deposit, the housing application will be available for you to complete. You will receive information on how to apply for on-campus housing by email from the Office of Residence Life and by USPS mail from the Admissions Office. This important step and should be completed as early as possible. Housing assignments are prioritized based on the housing deposit submission date.

Accommodation requests related to on-campus housing must begin with the Disability Resource Center and be submitted before May 1, 2026 for consideration in the housing assignment process.

Students who do not apply for housing or have an approved exemption by May 31, 2026 may not be able to attend UWL for the fall semester.

You can find more information about Residence Halls here.

Sign Up for START

STudent Advising, Registration, and Transition (START) is a required on-campus class registration and orientation program for incoming students. START is offered on various dates throughout June. 

In April, students who have submitted the $100 enrollment deposit will receive START registration instructions by mail. Our START dates typically fill; we suggest getting this step done as soon as possible to ensure the best selection of date options.

The deadline to complete this step is May 31. After this date, START registrations are accepted on a space available basis. Students who do not register for START by the deadline may not be able to attend the program and therefore, may not be able to attend UWL for the fall semester.

Take Placement Tests

Placement tests are offered from March through May through UW System. Please note these important reminders regarding placement tests:

  • Testing is required for all new students regardless of credit earned.
  • Scores are part of your student record and are used by your advisor to plan your course schedule.
  • Students who have not taken placement tests may not be able to enroll in math, English, language, or science courses.
  • Testing should be completed prior to May 15. 
Submit Final Transcript

Admission is contingent upon high school graduation and maintenance of your class rank and/or cumulative grade point average. You must request an official final high school transcript (including graduation date information) be sent to UWL directly from your high school.

This item is required. Students are not able to join the incoming UWL class until the final transcript is submitted.

Official final high school transcripts are due to the Admissions Office by June 30, 2026.

Finances

Financial Aid

The FAFSA is available on the official Federal Student Aid website. UWL's Federal School Code is 003919.

The FASFA will open in October for the following award year. Students and families are encouraged to complete the FASFA as early as possible. UWL's priority deadline for consideration of all types of aid for the following award year is February 1.

Questions regarding Financial Aid can be directed to the Financial Aid Office.

Apply for Scholarships

There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available through UWL. We encourage students to explore the options available. Please note that many scholarships are reliant on the February 1st priority deadline for consideration. 

 

Apply for Minnesota Reciprocity

Minnesota residents can apply online for tuition reciprocity after April 1.

Academic Considerations

Request High School Class Changes

Your admission is contingent on the successful completion of the senior year class schedule you included as part of your application. To maintain your UWL admission, you must receive UWL approval prior to making changes to the senior year schedule you submitted as part of your application. 

To submit a schedule change request, email the following information to admissions@uwlax.edu: 

  1. Course(s) name you would like to drop
  2. Course(s) name you would like to add to replace the dropped course
  3. Reason for the schedule change
  4. Full name and date of birth or student ID

Please allow five business days for review of schedule change requests. You will receive a decision confirmation by email.

Submit Credit Transfer Information

Previous college credit

  • If you earned college credit for coursework completed while in high school, you must request official transcript(s) be sent to UWL directly from the college or university granting credit.

Advanced Placement (AP) | International Baccalaureate (IB) | CLEP

Request military transcripts

  • Credit may be earned for completion of basic training and advanced individual training.
  • Army/Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard/Space Force can request an official copy of your transcript through the Joint Services Transcript (JST) site.
  • Air Force enlisted personnel will continue to request their official professional military education transcript from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF/AirU).

Additional Student Services

Disability-Related Services

The Disability Resource Center coordinates disability-related accommodations for students at UWL. Please contact the Disability Resource Center at 608.785.8631 to request academic, housing, dining, and/or other disability accommodations.

Accommodation requests related to on-campus housing must begin with the Disability Resource Center and must be submitted before May 1 for consideration in the housing assignment process.

Veteran Benefits

The Veteran & Military Connection Office provides instructions to apply for federal and state benefits after you have been admitted to UWL as a new freshman. Contact the Veteran & Military Connection Office for additional information regarding veteran or military-related benefits, or questions about applying for federal and state VA benefits at 608.785.8631 or uwlveted@uwlax.edu.

Okta + Tech Support

Okta

UWL uses Okta for 2-step authentication to increase your online security when accessing any campus application (i.e., Office 365, WINGS, Canvas).

Shortly before START, Okta 2-factor authentication is implemented for our incoming class. After this point, students must use Okta to access their WINGS Student Portal.

You will need to download the free Okta Verify app and follow the steps to register a device. You are encouraged to set up Okta Verify on two devices (laptop and phone) to avoid access disruptions.

Okta Assistance

UWL Email

You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your UWL email account in May. Instructions will be sent to the email address you used to apply for admission.

Note: If you used your current high school email address to apply for admission, please contact the Admissions Office to update it. High school email addresses are often deactivated after graduation.

Technology Support

UWL Information Technology Services (ITS) offers students free technology assistance via the Eagle Help Desk | 608.785.8774. 

To update the information displayed in your WINGS Student Center contact Admissions.