University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Americas, United States of America

La Crosse, Wisconsin has a city population of over 52,000 residents. The university is based in a historic downtown location with a beautiful environment and strong community. Words to describe the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are welcoming, active, driven and engaged. Students will study alongside other intelligent, motivated students and challenge themselves to step outside of their comfort zone. The dedicated faculty and staff are here to mentor you and guide you toward success.

The UWL College of Business Administration is internationally accredited by Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Special conditions/comments

Exchange students are required to live on campus and enroll in a campus meal plan.

Credit points equivalent to 60 LTU credits
12 US credit points
Campus
La Crosse
Placement chance
High chance
Language of instruction
English
Available scholarships

La Trobe Abroad Scholarships: Please visit our Program funding and costs page for a full list of available scholarships and grants.

University of Wisconsin La-Crosse Scholarships: None available.

Semester dates
Spring Semester (La Trobe Semester 1): January – May; Fall Semester (La Trobe Semester 2): September – December

Subjects offered

Business and Law

All Undergraduate (UG) subject options listed below are taught in English:

  • Accounting (UG only)
  • Business (UG only)
  • Economics (UG only)
  • Finance (UG only)
  • Human Resource Management (UG only)
  • International Business (UG only)
  • Management (UG only)
  • Marketing (UG only)
  • Sport Development (UG only)
  • Sport Management (UG only)
  • Tourism and Hospitality (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Wisconsin La Crosse website.

Education

All Undergraduate (UG) subject options listed below are taught in English:

  • Arts Education (UG only)
  • Early Childhood Education (UG only)
  • Education (UG only)
  • Educational Studies (UG only)
  • Health Education (UG only)
  • Physical Education (UG only)
  • Science Education (UG only)
  • Teaching Primary (UG only)
  • Teaching Secondary (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Wisconsin La Crosse website.

Arts and Social Sciences

All Undergraduate (UG) subject options listed below are taught in English:

  • Aboriginal/Indigenous Studies (UG only)
  • Anthropology (UG only)
  • Archaeology (UG only)
  • Asian Studies (UG only)
  • Communication Studies (UG only)
  • Creative and Professional Writing (UG only)
  • Creative Arts (UG only)
  • Crime Justice and Legal Studies (UG only)
  • Fine Arts (UG only)
  • Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies (UG only)
  • History (UG only)
  • Human Geography (UG only)
  • International Development (UG only)
  • International Studies (UG only)
  • Latin American Studies (UG only)
  • Linguistics (UG only)
  • Media Arts (UG only)
  • Media Studies (UG only)
  • Philosophy (UG only)
  • Politics (UG only)
  • Sociology (UG only)
  • Strategic Communication (UG only)
  • Sustainability and Development (UG only)
  • Theatre and Drama (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Wisconsin La Crosse website.

Languages

All Undergraduate (UG) subject options listed below are taught in Partial English:

  • Chinese (UG only)
  • French (UG only)
  • Japanese (UG only)
  • Spanish (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Wisconsin La Crosse website.

Health

All Undergraduate (UG) subject options listed below are taught in English:

  • Dietetics (UG only)
  • Exercise Science (UG only)
  • Health Sciences (UG only)
  • Human Nutrition (UG only)
  • Psychology (UG only)
  • Public Health Promotion (UG only)
  • Public Health Sciences (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Wisconsin La Crosse website.

Science and Technology

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subject options listed below are taught in English:

  • Biochemistry (UG only)
  • Biological Science (UG only)
  • Biomedical Science (UG only)
  • Business Information Systems (UG only)
  • Chemistry (UG only)
  • Computer Science (UG only)
  • Computer Systems Engineering (UG and PG)
  • Environmental Geoscience (UG only)
  • Information Technology (UG only)
  • Mathematics (UG only)
  • Microbiology (UG and PG)
  • Physics (UG only)
  • Science (UG only)
  • Statistics (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Wisconsin La Crosse website.

Resources

For an overview of the exchange process at Wisconsin La Crosse, make sure to read their Exchange Information Sheet [PDF 364KB].

Academic life
Student life
  • Accommodation. Exchange students are required to live on campus. Students will be emailed online housing application link once accepted for exchange study. No housing deposit is required. Students living on-campus are required to enrol in a campus meal plan. Housing application includes meal plan options.
  • Campus information
  • Campus tour
  • Excursions for international students. UWL organize a variety of trips/excursions and programming for visiting exchange students each semester. In the past they have gone to Minneapolis, Minnesota for a museum or zoo and then Mall of America, Madison, WI to see the state capital, Chicago, Rotary Lights, corn mazes, haunted houses, bowling, ice skating, skiing/snowboarding, hiking, and etc. UWL also offer a variety of programming on campus throughout both semesters like movie nights, student organizations and their events, Cultural Coffee Hour, Global Buddy Program, LFIS Friendship Family Program, International Luncheons, International Banquet, Global Initiatives Week and so much more.
Student stories
Short programs

For more information on participating in a short program, visit our Overseas Short Programs page.

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