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MARCH EDITION

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UPDATES FROM ACROSS CAMPUS

Spring Break

Spring Break begins at 5:30pm, Friday, March 13, 2026.
Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.

Records and Registration

Shopping carts are open!

Timetables are available to view for Summer and Fall 2026 and shopping carts are open! You can view your enrollment appointment in WINGS on March 5th and use Schedule Planner to begin planning your Fall schedule. Thinking of changing majors? Make sure to submit your change of major form before midsemester (March 13) to have it reflected in your plan before registration opens in April!

Financial Aid

Summer Financial Aid

Students attending in summer may be eligible for Financial Aid.

For summer the 2026-27 FAFSA will be used.

If your student has not filed a 2026-27 FAFSA and is interested in summer aid, you should work with them to file that FAFSA as soon as possible. There is going to be a layout update in April that likely will delay FAFSA transactions getting to schools.

It's highly recommended to have the 2026-27 FAFSA sent to UWL by the end of March.

Once a student registers for summer classes, if a 2026-27 FAFSA is on file with us, we'll add a summer aid application to their to do list in WINGS. We'll award summer aid applications in the order they are submitted. Summer aid offers will start in mid-April after registration starts.

A reminder that aid offers for continuing students for fall and spring will start in June after spring class grading is complete.

Commencement

Graduating Seniors: Order your Regalia!

Remember to order your regalia; the deadline for associate and bachelor's degree candidates is March 21, if they want to pick it up at Caps Off to Commencement (April 22). More information about Commencement apparel can be found here.

Remember to submit your application to graduate by April 1 to ensure that your name is included in the Spring Commencement program. For more information, visit the Commencement website.

Residence Life

Spring Break Information

Residence Halls will remain open and available to on campus students during the Spring Break for no additional charge. However, Front Desks will be closed and the Eagle Mail Center will have limited hours during that week as many student employees will be taking the break away from campus!

Summer Housing Application

Summer Housing Application and Contract for Summer 2026 will open on March 13. The Application can be found in the Housing Portal.

Dining Services

All Things Dining

Spring Semester is an exciting time on campus! Not only does the weather get nicer (eventually), but we have a ton happening in Dining!

On Thursday, March 5, we are holding our annual Supper Club event in the Whitney Main Dining Room! For dinner that night, we will be featuring a Wisconsin Style menu including Steak Bites, Caesar Salad, Mint Soft Serve (think Mock Grasshoppers) and much more! Plus, Pepsi Co will be here serving up Shirley Temples and Mock Old Fashioneds! We will have a live student jazz band performing beginning at 5:00pm! It will be an outstanding night and we hope to see your student there!

We are constantly launching new items in The Cellar! We now offer homemade Calzones and will be launching Root Beer Floats soon!

Three new on-trend items are coming to Murphy’s Mug! Students should keep their eyes open for these items in the next few weeks!

Spring Break is coming soon! Our dining hours will be different beginning Friday, March 13. To see the updated hours for Spring Break, please check out our Dine on Campus website or app! Click here to see the updated hours.

Academic Advising and Career Services

Upcoming Events:

Pre-Health Personal Statement Workshop
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
2305 Centennial Hall

Are you ready to refine your pre-health personal statement? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you create a standout essay for your application!

We’ll start with a brief presentation on how to craft a compelling personal statement, followed by a hands-on workshop where you can work on your statement and receive personalized feedback.

Learn how to structure and write a winning personal statement
Get one-on-one support from peers and mentors
Network with students across pre-health programs, including the Pre-PA Club

Bring your drafts, ideas, and questions—this workshop is all about helping you succeed!

Wisconsin Education Recruitment Fair

Interested in a career in Education? This fair is for you!

Western WERF (Wisconsin Education Recruitment Fair) is an educator fair held in Wisconsin early in the hiring season. Candidates who are interested in working in the K-12 school setting will have a chance to engage with school districts from Wisconsin and through the U.S. and explore their opportunities. There is no registration fee for students and alumni. The fair is coordinated by the higher education institutions of Wisconsin. Students from all colleges and universities are welcome.

Rec Sports

Recreation Opportunities

Quarter 4 Intramural Sports registration opens after Spring Break. Check out the Intramural Sports website for available sports. Recreational & competitive leagues are available.

Is your student a gamer? If so, the EZONE Esports & Gaming space within the REC is for them! Console, virtual reality and computer gaming are available. Recreational and competitive gamers are welcome.

Graduate and Extended Learning

Graduate Opportunities

Did you know that UWL offers graduate certificates, master's degrees, and even two doctoral degree programs?

Current undergraduate students who might be interested in graduate study after college can learn more about UWL's graduate programs by attending the 3 Minute Grad Project Competition, on Wednesday, March 25 from 6-7:30 pm in the Student Union Theater.

3 Minute Grad Project is a fast-paced competition that challenges students to share their passion for their graduate work in a three-minute presentation, using just a single slide. It's a great way to learn about the variety of programs at UWL, and hear first-hand from students about their experiences.

You can learn more about the event by visiting the 3 Minute Grad Project website. Or, check out our program options by visiting our online graduate program listing.