THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - LACROSSE

OVERVIEW

he University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was founded in 1909 as the La Crosse Normal School. Today, it is one of the 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. Originally known for its nationally recognized physical education program, UW-La Crosse now offers 85 undergraduate programs in 30 disciplines, and 21 graduate programs and emphases in eight disciplines.

The university offers much to the region - cultural events, regional and national conferences, prominent speakers, applied research, professionals with varying expertise, a large workforce, and numerous faculty, staff and student community volunteers. For more than 90 years UW-La Crosse has been the prominent intellectual engine that educates a high quality workforce for the region. The university remains proud of its regional heritage and looks forward to retaining its prominence in the area's economic vitality.

Key Accreditations and Memberships

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse is
accredited by:

• AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (phone 301.652.2682)
• Accreditation Review Committee on Education of the Physician Assistant
• American Chemical Society
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education
• Council on Accreditation of the National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation
• Council on Education for Public Health
• Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Radiation Technology
• National Association of Schools of Music
• National Association of Sport and Physical Education/North American Society for Sport Management
• The Higher Learning Commission
• Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee of Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology through affiliated hospitals
• Program in Clinical Laboratory Science is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences through affiliated hospitals.

approved by:

• American Association of University Women
• American Society of Microbiology
• National Association of School Psychologists

a member of:

• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• American Association of State Colleges and Universities
• American Council on Education
• Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals
• Council for the Advancement and and Support of Education (CASE)
• Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
• Council of Graduate Schools
• North Central Association
• Service Members Opportunity Colleges
• West Central Wisconsin Consortium
• Wisconsin Campus Compact

FAST FACTS

• Approximately 450 international students represent 45 countries.
• Largest international program among Wisconsin's public comprehensive universities.
• UW-L has international student exchange partnerships with 21 universities worldwide.
• Over 400 UW-L students participated in study abroad programs last year.
• The university provides undergraduate research grants for students, and the Student Association supports international research, study abroad and international student scholarships.
• UW-L is one of the few comprehensive universities in the United States that has an international internship program open to students of all majors.
• In 2001, UW-L was recognized by the American Council on Education as one of the leading comprehensive universities in international education in the United States.

STUDENT LIFE

Students at UW-La Crosse can take advantage of a wide range of services and opportunities designed to complement their lifestyles.

• Academic Advising Center
  The Academic Advising Center helps students make effective, informed decisions about their academic work.
• Campus housing
  Learn more about the Office of Residence Life.
• Career Services
  Helping students find a meaningful, rewarding career
• Counseling and Testing
  Free, confidential counseling services available to UW-L students
• Disability Resource Services
  Disability resources for students
• Employment and internship statistics
  Over 98 percent of UW-L students who recently graduated found work within six months of graduation.
• Involvement Center
  Promotes volunteerism and involvement at UW-La Crosse
• Murphy Library
  Murphy Library has over 600,000 volumes as well as extensive periodicals, journals, online databases and reference materials.
• Office of Multicultural Student Services
  The Office of Multicultural Services works to improve the retention and graduation of underrepresented students by promoting their academic and personal growth.
• Recreational Sports Program Image of yoga class
  Learn about the Recreational Eagle Center, intramurals, fitness classes, the Strength Centers and more.
• Student Association
  The UW-La Crosse Student Association is the primary governing organization of the UW-L student body.
• Student Health Center
  Keeping students in good health, so they can achieve academic success, is the goal of the Student Health Center.
• Student Newspaper (The Racquet)
  The Racquet is UW-L's student-produced, weekly newspaper.
• Student Organizations
  Learn about the growing number of student organizations.
• Student Support Services
  This program provides personal, academic and career support services to low income and first generation college students, as well as students with disabilities.
• Study Abroad
  Experience a different culture for a semester or a whole year
• Undergraduate Research and Creativity
  Resources for supporting research and scholarly activities by students
• University Centers
  Provides services and facilities, as well as educational and recreational programs that enhance the quality of college life
• Writing Center
  Writing Center tutors are here to help students with their writing needs.

Fitness and exercise is an important part of the campus culture at the University of Wisconsina-La Crosse. The student body is very active in athletics, whether they be varsity, intramural, or simply recreational. The Recreational Eagle Center is often filled with students trying to stay fit and healthy. Students take advantage of the many rustic areas for hiking and biking in and around La Crosse. Renting a canoe or kayak from the Recreational Eagle Center to take on one of the region's many rivers is also a popular activity. In the winter, sleds are available to students. Pass-fail activity classes such as yoga, strength training, and rock climbing are often taken by students as a way to meet new people, explore new activities, and to get a workout. This dedication by UW-L students to health and exercise has been recognized by Men's Health magazine, which ranked UW-L the 10^th fittest campuses in the country in 2005 and 12^th fittest in 2006.

UW-La Crosse has a strong commitment to diversity and acceptance regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. In 2006, the school was named one of the nation's top 100 LGBT-friendly universities by The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students. The rankings were determined by examining institutional policies, commitment and support, academic life, housing, student life, counseling and health services, campus safety, and recruitment and retention efforts.