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At UWL, we live out the Wisconsin idea of public service and community engagement. We are proud to work with our many partners in La Crosse, giving back every day to a community that generously supports our teaching, learning and service mission.
The "La Crosse Experience" stays with you for a lifetime.
UWL pride stays strong long after graduation! Stay connected with our beautiful campus and the faculty and friends who made your "La Crosse Experience" so special.
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Refunds from financial aid awards are distributed.
January 23, 2026
Spring Bill Generated
First billing statement is emailed to your UWL email after 5 p.m. fromStudentAR@uwlax.edu.
January 26, 2026
First Day of Classes
February 6, 2026
Spring Bill Due
Payment is due by the10th day of class.
February 7, 2026
Finance Charges Begin
Finance charges begin accruing on unpaid balances based on the daily outstanding balance paid after the due date of February 6, 2026.
February 9, 2026
2nd Bill Sent
Second billing statement is emailed to your UWL email, showing outstanding charges, payments, and any new charges.
March 11, 2026
Payment Due (if not already paid or new charges added).
March 12, 2026
3rd Bill Sent
Third billing statement is emailed to your UWL email.Includes prior balance, new charges, and finance charges for unpaid items by the invoice due date of February 6, 2026.
Check your WINGS account for the most current info.
March and April 2026
Summer & Fall Registration Opens
Check your WINGS account and pay any outstanding balance.
You may register if your balance is$499 or less.
Holds placed on accounts with balancesover $500.
April 13, 2026
Payment Due (if not already paid or new charges added)
April 14, 2026
Final Bill of the Semester Sent
Final spring billing statement is emailed to your UWL email.Includes prior balance, new charges, and finance charges.
May 11, 2026 through May 15, 2026
Final Exams
May 13, 2026
Final Payment Due
All remaining Spring semester chargesmust be paid in full.
Log in to your WINGS Student Center to confirm your balance is $0.
May 14, 2026
Finance charges added for Spring.
Summer 2026
May 6, 2026 to May 22, 2026
Charges are posted to WINGS for Summer semester.
May 20, 2026
Financial aid posts to WINGS for Summer semester.
May 22, 2026
The Summer bill is generated for those students who registered for classes prior to May 22, 2026. The notification is emailed to the student's WINGS account after 5 p.m. The email comes from StudentAR@uwlax.edu.
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day - UWL is closed.
May 26, 2026
Classes begin - Summer Session I
June 8, 2026
SUMMER BILL IS DUE TODAY - Monday.
June 9, 2026
The second bill is generated and includes new charges and/or previous unpaid balance. Finance charges will begin to accrue daily on past due balances.
June 22, 2026
Classes begin-Summer Session II
July 8, 2026
The second bill is due.
July 9, 2026
Final bill is generated. Finance charges will be applied.
July 20, 2026
Classes begin-Summer Session III
August 6, 2026
FINAL SUMMER BILL IS DUE TODAY.
August 7, 2026
Finance charges added of 1.50%.
Fall 2025 Billing & Payment Timeline
August 28, 2025
Financial Aid Refunds Issued
Refunds from financial aid awards are distributed.
August 29, 2025
Fall Bill Generated
First billing statement is emailed to your UWL email after 5 p.m. from StudentAR@uwlax.edu.
September 2, 2025
First Day of Classes
September 15, 2025
Fall Bill Due
Payment is due by the 10th day of class.
September 16, 2025
Finance Charges Begin + 2nd Bill Sent
Finance charges begin accruing on unpaid balances based on the daily outstanding balance paid after the due date of September 15, 2025.
Second billing statement is emailed to your UWL email, showing outstanding charges, payments, and any new charges.
October 14, 2025
Payment Due (if not already paid or new charges added)
October 15, 2025
3rd Bill Sent
Third billing statement is emailed to your UWL email. Includes prior balance, new charges, and finance charges for unpaid items by the invoice due date of September 15, 2025.
Check your WINGS account for the most current info.
November
Winter & Spring Registration Opens
Check your WINGS account and pay any outstanding balance.
You may register if your balance is$499 or less.
Holds placed on accounts with balancesover $500.
November 13, 2025
Payment Due (if not already paid or new charges added)
November 14, 2025
Final Bill of the Semester Sent
Final fall billing statement is emailed to your UWL email. Includes prior balance, new charges, and finance charges.
December 12, 2025 to December 17, 2025
Final Exams
December 15, 2025
Final Payment Due
All remaining Fall semester charges must be paid in full.
Log in to your WINGS Student Center to confirm your balance is $0.
Winter 2026 Billing & Payment Timeline
January 2, 2026
Winter Bill Generated
Billing statement is emailed to your UWL email after 5 p.m. fromStudentAR@uwlax.edu.
