Transfer START
Transfer START is a one-day program designed to provide a successful transition for new incoming transfer students to UWL. Students can expect to meet other new transfer students, learn about UWL student success resources, engage with their academic college and receive supplemental assistance with course registration. The program is held on the UWL campus.
- Schedule
- RSVP to Attend Transfer START
- Preparing for Transfer START
- Contact Information
- Getting Here
- Survey
**Please note that Transfer START is designed for admitted transfer students only. Parents/guests that attend are welcome to enjoy free time on campus or throughout the La Crosse community while their student is participating in Transfer START.**
Program Schedule
9:30-10:00am: Check-In & ID Photos, Information Center, Student Union
10:00-10:20am: Welcome, Student Union
10:20am-1:00pm: I am UWL, Student Union
This session includes lunch and the Resource Fair (meal is provided for students)
1:00-1:40pm: Faculty Panel, Student Union
1:45-2:25pm: Academic College Session, Wimberly Hall
2:30-3:30pm: Registration Review & Checkout, Wimberly Hall
3:30pm: Campus Tour, Tour leaves 216 Wimberly Hall (optional)
3:30pm: Tour a Residence Hall, Tour leaves 216 Wimberly Hall (optional)
** There will also be faculty and staff participating in the Transfer START program who can help to supplement the advising you receive prior to your attendance of Transfer START.
Incoming admitted and deposited transfer students for Summer and Fall 2018 who have submitted their enrollment deposit are encouraged to RSVP to attend Transfer START.
UWL provides admitted transfer students the same opportunity to register for courses as continuing students. However, courses do fill quickly, therefore early attendance is encouraged.
Program space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
April 9 Transfer START (This session is closed.)
April 20 Transfer START (This session is full.)
April 30 Transfer START (This session is closed.)
RSVP here for May 4 Transfer START (Deadline to RSVP is April 27)
May 21 Transfer START (This session is full.)
RSVP here for August 6 Transfer START (Deadline to RSVP is July 30)
RSVP here for August 24 Transfer START (Deadline to RSVP is Aug. 17)
Please call Student Life: First-Year Experience at 608-785-8062, if you have questions regarding Transfer START dates.
Within 72 hours of your completion of the online RSVP form, you will receive a confirmation email from fye@uwlax.edu. This email will contain your parking permit for the Transfer START program.
If you are no longer able to attend, please contact Student Life: First-Year Experience at 608.785.8062 or fye@uwlax.edu.
**Please note that Transfer START is designed for admitted transfer students. Parents/guests that attend are welcome to enjoy free time on campus or throughout the La Crosse community while their student is participating in Transfer START.**
We are excited to meet you at Transfer START and answer all of your questions, until then here are some things you need to do to prepare for Transfer START!
- Follow the directions in the email message you receive from your academic college.
- Register on your assigned registration date. You can find this information in your WINGS account. If you have questions regarding your registration date/time please contact your college/school dean's office.
- Academic Advising Center 608.785.6950 www.uwlax.edu/aac
- College of Science and Health 608.785.8156 www.uwlax.edu/csh
- College of Business Administration 608.785.8090 www.uwlax.edu/cba
- College of Liberal Studies 608.785.5454 www.uwlax.edu/cls
- School of Arts and Communication 608.785.5454 www.uwlax.edu/sac
- School of Education 608.785.8134 www.uwlax.edu/soe
- Check your to-do list on your WINGS Student Center (Need help? Check out WINGS Help)
- Review the Admitted Transfer Student Next Steps
**Please note that Transfer START is designed for admitted transfer students only. Parents/guests that attend are welcome to enjoy free time on campus or throughout the La Crosse community while their student is participating in Transfer START.**
Transfer START Program Registration and Questions:
Student Life: First-Year Experience
Sarah Joslyn
608-785-8062 or fye@uwlax.edu
Academic Advising and Course Registration:
Academic Advising: Advisor
Shari Schoohs
608-785-6950 or sschoohs@uwlax.edu
Directions to UWL
Parking instructions, including a permit, will be emailed after you have RSVP'd to attend Transfer START. 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.
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 Highway 53 (go over I-90 at Exit 4). Follow Highway 157 to Highway 16. Turn right on Highway 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 Highway 16 (Exit 5). Turn left onto Highway 16. Drive 4.8 miles and right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
From the South: Highway 14, 61, and 35 enter the city on the south. Follow the green "UW-La Crosse" signs north on Losey Boulevard to Highway 16 (3.0 miles). Turn left on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
FROM LA CROSSE TO: | MILEAGE |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 200 miles |
Madison, Wisconsin | 142 miles |
Green Bay, Wisconsin | 206 miles |
Wausau, Wisconsin | 147 miles |
St. Paul, Minnesota | 150 miles |
Chicago, Illinois | 283 miles |
Questions regarding Transfer START....
Contact: Student Life: First-Year Experience
608-785-8062 or fye@uwlax.edu