Beyond START Presentations

Residence Life

Residence Life at UWL enhances the university’s academic mission by creating inclusive living environments, supporting experiential learning, and fostering meaningful relationships. The focus remains on students—building community, offering care, and creating space for fun.

Visit our Residence Life homepage and Housing Portal for everything needed to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Move-In Information

Access the recorded START Presentation by Residence Life here.

Financial Aid

Navigating the cost of college can be challenging, but support is available every step of the way. From managing money and finding scholarships to connecting with knowledgeable counselors who can break things down, a wide range of resources is in place to help make the financial side of college less stressful—and more manageable. Visit the Financial Aid homepage for additional information.

It Make$ Cents! is UWL’s financial literacy program designed to address the unique financial challenges students face during college. The program empowers students with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to build and maintain lifelong financial well-being. Through workshops and one-on-one consultations, students gain practical insights on budgeting, credit, scholarships, and strategies for affording college.

The Scholarship Resource Center is the go-to place for discovering scholarship opportunities and getting support throughout the application process. Students can schedule appointments with a peer mentor for personalized guidance—from finding scholarships to completing applications with confidence.

Received an outside scholarship? Reporting it can be confusing, but this quick video tutorial walks through the steps to notify the Financial Aid Office.

Access the recorded START Presentation by Financial Aid here.

Student Health Center

The UWL Student Health Center, operated by Mayo Clinic Health System, provides convenient on-campus access to high-quality healthcare services—including primary care, same-day appointments, and physical therapy. The center is committed to meeting the unique health and wellness needs of students at UWL and Western.

For more information, visit the Student Health Center homepage.

Access the recorded START Presentation by the Student Health Center here.

Counseling and Testing

Our mission is to promote students’ emotional, academic, social, and cultural growth through counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach within an atmosphere of confidentiality and inclusivity. To meet the needs of UWL and the region, we provide comprehensive testing services that adhere to nationally recognized standards.

Explore all the Counseling and Testing Center has to offer at their webpage.

Finding the right kind of care can feel overwhelming—but the Where to Start page offers guidance on identifying the most appropriate support for each situation. In urgent situations, the Crisis Resources page connects students with immediate, critical help when it’s needed most. Students can also utilize this Mental Health Screening tool. This free, anonymous, brief mental health survey for students to learn the severity of their mental health concerns as compared to other college students & receive a recommendation for support.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

Access the recorded START Presentation by Counseling and Testing Center here.

Athletics

With 19 NCAA Division III teams, there’s no shortage of Eagle pride to cheer for. Whether it’s football, volleyball, track, or any sport in between, there’s something for every fan.

Stay up to date by using our Social Media Portal to follow your favorite teams and catch all the latest Athletics updates.

For schedules, news, and more, visit the UWL Athletics homepage.

Access the recorded START Presentation by Athletics here.

Visual and Performing Arts

From singing and ceramics to theatre, dance, and everything in between—the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) offers something for everyone. Whether looking to join a performance, take an inspiring class, or simply enjoy the arts, students are welcome to get involved.

No major or minor required—VPA classes and activities are open to all.

Discover events, opportunities, and more on the VPA webpage.

Access the recorded START Presentation of Visual and Performing Arts here.

Access, Belonging, and Compliance

AB&C fosters community and develops capacity for campus constituents to bring their authentic selves into their university related pursuits. The division promotes leadership, growth, empowerment, and advocacy that propels students, staff, faculty, and alumni to contribute to their communities and the interconnected world in which they live.

For a list of all our offices, check out Our Services.

Access the recorded START Presentation by Access, Belonging, and Compliance here.

ID Card and Dining Services

The Student Union and Whitney Dining Center offer a wide variety of dining choices to suit any schedule—whether it's a sit-down meal or something quick on the go. Multiple dining venues across campus provide flexible and convenient options throughout the day.

For menus and locations during the school year, download the Dine On Campus app.

The GET Mobile app is used to create a student’s digital Eagle ID, and manage accounts related to dining and Campus Cash. GET Mobile allows students to view Campus Cash balances, monitor meals left for the week and report a lost or stolen Eagle ID. Parents and guardians can also use GET Mobile to deposit funds directly into student accounts.

Access the recorded START Presentation by ID Card and Dining Services here.

Center for Organizations, Vision, and Engagement (The COVE)

The COVE is the central hub for student organizations and leadership opportunities at UWL. With over 200 student organizations on campus, there’s something for every interest—whether the goal is to meet new people, develop leadership skills, or simply get involved.

This welcoming space is designed for students to connect, ask questions, and explore involvement opportunities. The COVE also offers a relaxed environment to study or hang out with friends, complete with conference rooms, computer and printing stations, and fully stocked supply cupboards.

Located on the second floor of the Student Union (Room 2200), the COVE is the place to discover everything student involvement has to offer.

Connect and engage with all UWL Student Organizations on MyOrgs.

Find and track all volunteer hours on UGetConnected.

For all COVE and Student Union events, be sure to follow the COVE and Student Union Instagrams!

Access the recorded START Presentation by Campus Involvement here.

REC Sports

The Rec Sports Department enhances the UW-La Crosse experience by offering diverse programs, innovative services, growth opportunities and welcoming facilities. From intramurals sports to esports, there's something for everyone!

To discover all that the REC has to offer, check out our website, Let's Move!

Be sure to follow along our Instagram and Facebook to stay as up to date as possible!

Access the recorded START Presentation by the REC here.