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International students & scholars

Welcome to International Education & Engagement (IEE) at UW-La Crosse!

Our team of advisors and knowledgeable student staff are here to offer specialized support for international students and scholars. We are here to assist you with questions about your immigration status, visa and work permits, scholarships, and much more!

F-1 international students

J-1 exchange students

International scholars

International Banquet

Scholarships

41

STATES

19:1

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO

37

COUNTRIES

Events

Multiple dates (4 upcoming) Education Abroad 101 Learn how you can Study Abroad!

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mon, April 29 Jump Start Your Career Shelmina Abji `85

Multiple dates VIRTUAL Education Abroad 101 Learn how you can Study Abroad!

4 p.m. Wed, May 1 IEE Graduation/Farewell Celebration

News

Students from Japan visited K-12 schools in La Crosse and taught students origami and Japanese calligraphy. (Photo credit: School District of La Crosse)

Bringing the world to UW-La Crosse Posted 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Students from Japan visit UWL to learn about American education system Read

Lizzie Nelson was one of eight TESOL education majors to study in Puerto Rico for field experience.

Expanding horizons Posted 8:32 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Puerto Rico trip creates more placements for TESOL education majors Read

Fourteen students from the University of Teacher Education - Fukuoka traveled to UW-La Crosse to learn about the U.S. education system.

Bridging cultures Posted 9:54 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2024 UWL employees serve as host families for visiting Japanese students Read

International Admissions Counselor Heather Pearson, left, meets with international students from Malaysia, Aditya Anil, center, and Aaron Jeyaraj. Both students are from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL).

Growing global ties Posted 8:46 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 UWL welcomes more Malaysian students with expanding list of transfer scholarships Read

Ally Hetto, ’21, center, recently returned to the U.S. after teaching in South Africa.

Advising abroad Posted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 UWL alum shares Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in South Africa Read