Community partners
A page within International Education & Engagement
La Crosse Friends of International Students
La Crosse Friends of International Students (LFIS) was founded in 1987 to promote interaction between international students and the La Crosse community. LFIS membership is free and open to all interested persons with a home setting and time to share. UWL offers an LFIS host to all incoming international students.
Learn more about LFIS
School District of La Crosse
International Education & Engagement partners with the School District of La Crosse to bring UWL international students and study abroad alumni to the surrounding elementary, middle and high schools to share their international backgrounds and experiences.
Global Initiatives Week
Global Initiatives Week takes place in early November throughout La Crosse. Events are held at a variety of locations and times with the purpose of increasing awareness and inspiring and motivating people to become involved in global issues locally and abroad.
Sister Cities
La Crosse, WI has Sister City relationships with seven cities around the world. These cities include Bantry, Ireland; Dubna, Russia; Epinal, France; Førde, Norway; Friedberg, Germany; Luoyang, China; and The Republic of Cameroon, Kumbo, West Africa.
Host Families Needed
Luxembourg High School Visit to La Crosse
August 20-September 15, 2023
For more information & to apply, click here.