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Pre-College Resources

The Hoeschler Tower on the UW-La Crosse campus in fall 2019.

What college can I get into? Posted 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 Learn about the factors that influence college admissions Read

Biology and psychology are two of the most popular majors on the UW-La Crosse campus. Picking a college major can be tough. Luckily, students don’t need to start college with their final decision. They are encouraged to take many courses of interest and explore.

Best colleges for undecided majors Posted 12:24 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 Schools with a general application process are a great choice for undecided students Read

A peer mentor works with a UW-La Crosse student as part of the It Make$ Cents financial literacy program that aims to addresses financial concerns of students that are unique to college life. Photo taken in early 2020.

How to pay for college Posted 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 Find out how much of your education could be covered by grants, loans and other aid with the FAFSA, opening Oct. 1 Read

A student high fives Stryker Eagle at UWL during Welcome Week in fall 2021. New Student Orientation and Welcome Week is an amazing opportunity to meet new people and begin to form friendships.

Advice for college students Posted 3:54 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 Current students share how to be successful in college Read

A student moves in at the UW-La Crosse campus in fall 2021.

What to bring to college Posted 12:13 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 Top five things to pack after two years living with Covid-19, plus the full college packing list Read

A geography class travels outdoors to learn in 2016.

Should I major in science? Posted 11:09 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 Eleven things to consider if you are interested in a science major Read

A campus tour guide giving a tour on the UW-La Crosse campus in 2021.

Questions to ask on a college visit Posted 2:03 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 Thirty-four questions to help guide discussions during your college search Read

Wittich Hall on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus.

13 misconceptions about college life Posted 4:07 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 Fears and falsehoods from high school that just weren’t true Read

A group of prospective students and families tours the UW-La Crosse campus, stopping near the centrally located Hoeschler Tower.

Why is it important to visit a college campus? Posted 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Six reasons you won't regret going on a college tour this summer Read

Studying the website of the school where you are applying is a great way to prepare.

How to write a college essay Posted 11:51 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 College admissions counselors offer 11 tips to help your application essay stand out Read More news

Student success

Students at the 2018 Part Time Job Fair on the UW-La Crosse campus.

What is the best summer job? Posted 11:50 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 What to consider as you search Read

Students play pool at UWL's Student Union.

Fun things to do in college Posted 2:48 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 How to find a niche, a network and spend non-academic time Read

Earning scholarships can amount to hundreds or even thousands of extra dollars to apply to your tuition.

How to apply for college scholarships Posted 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 A collection of the best tips on how to get a scholarship Read

Students in play board games in their residence hall room.

How to make friends in college Posted 10:23 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 Eight tips to create opportunities for new friendships Read

You Got This is written with chalk on pavement.

Ten coping skills for mental health as you return to school Posted 9:42 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 Counselors share strategies to try, plus more self-help tools Read

When filling out a multiple choice test, a good strategy is to think about how you would answer before looking at the answer options.

Test taking strategies Posted 11:59 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Tips to do your best on exams and reduce test anxiety Read

Identify a place you can study without distractions or interruptions. It can be difficult to get in the proper frame of mind when you are surrounded by your TV, stereo, computer, bed, phone and friends. Finding a consistent space that you associate with studying can help you stay focused.

How to study effectively Posted 2:04 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Ten essential study skills to retain information, stay focused and learn more Read

A view from the top of Miller Bluff near the UW-La Crosse campus in winter with snowshoes in the foreground. Enjoying the outdoors is a good temporary way to relax and unwind, but to take care of mental health in the long-term, it is important to practice activities every day that can build a good mental health foundation.

Six tips to give your mental health a boost mid-semester Posted 10:06 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 Students affairs staff share ways to build a strong mental health foundation, connect and practice self-care Read More news

Degree definitions

Student at desk with laptop

Best healthcare degrees Posted 11:08 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 Pre-health expert explains how to find your healthcare career path Read

Student pictured in a lab at UW-La Crosse. UWL has a program in Clinical Laboratory Science, which is the same as medical technology or medical laboratory science.

What is a medical technologist? Posted 10:14 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Learn about what a medical technologist does, and the skills needed for this profession Read

UW-La Crosse students in the Physician Assistant program in Fall 2017.

Degrees in the medical field Posted 9:36 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 Planning a career in the medical field? First consider the vast opportunities for school and specialization Read More news

Student experience

$Mitch Haeuser, ’19, mathematics major and physics minor, had a rocky start to college. But some discoveries about college helped him learn to thrive.$ How to get better at math Posted 10:32 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 How one student transformed a 1.6 GPA into six, full-ride graduate school offers. Read

Making college dreams a reality Posted 11:20 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 Laura Zinnel earns her degree despite the naysayers Read

UW-La Crosse student Ka Zang Lee shared her literacy narrative as part of the College Writing Symposium in fall 2021.

My identity as a bilingual learner Posted 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 Student shares her struggles with literacy and what she wishes educators knew about being bilingual Read More news