Admissions - Welcome to 2020 START

UN I V E R S I T Y OF W I S C ON S I N–L A C R O S S E

W E L C OME T O 2020 S TA R T

S Tuden t Ad vising, Regis t rat ion and Transit ion

June 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29 Check-In: 8-8:45 a.m.

Event Ends: 4:30 p.m. Location: Student Union

Welcome to START! START (STudent Advising, Registration, and Transition) is a one-day program that first-year students are required to attend. At START, first-year students and their families will receive information about attending UW-La Crosse and academic advising to assist students in selecting their first semester courses. Students will register for their fall classes during START. In order to best prepare for START, complete the following steps!

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REG ISTE R NO W to attend START. Sign-up for a date before Friday, May 29. A limited number of spaces are available each day. When a date fills to capacity, we will not be able to accommodate additional students on that day. Students must attend one of the nine START dates. There is no ‘best’ date. Select a date that works in your schedule and allows you to spend the entire day with us. We have steps in place to open seats in classes throughout the START dates to ensure a wide variety of classes for all students to select including those attending the final days.

Questions are welcome in the Admissions Office. Call 608.785.8939 or email admissions@uwlax.edu. If you have an unavoidable conflict and find it impossible to attend any of the registration dates, you must contact the Admissions Office by May 29 for additional information.

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REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND A START DATE: n Go to your WINGS Student Center at: https://wings.uwlax.edu n Log in using your username and password. Trouble logging in?

See “How to Access WINGS” below. n Scroll down to the Admissions Section and click on “START Registration.” n Complete the registration form and select a registration date by Friday, May 29, 2020. If you need to change the date, you may go back to the WINGS Student Center and follow the prompts to make any changes. n A confirmation box will open when you click ‘save’. Please make sure you turn off any pop up blockers.

Print or take a screenshot and save this confirmation for your record - you will not receive an emailed confirmation. This record indicates you have successfully signed up for a date.

Please note: If you do not have a record of selecting the date (and the sign up was not successful), you will need to go back into WINGS and sign up for a date that is still open.

VIEW YOUR START DATE After you successfully sign up for a date, the date will appear below the “START Registration” link in your WINGS Student Center.

HOW TO ACCESS WINGS Your WINGS Student Center username and password was sent to you by email when you applied for admission. If you have misplaced your WINGS Student Center username and password, go to www.uwlax.edu/info/password-reset/ and use the password management option to reset your password. If you need further assistance logging into your WINGS Student Center, call the UWL Eagle Help Desk at 608.785.8774.

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P RE PARE

for the day by reading this START

information packet that provides important information and advice for you and your family. If you would like to explore courses you would like to take your first year, please refer to page 7 of this packet regarding FirstYear Course Work and the General Education Program.

Please visit www.uwlax.edu/START for the latest event information including possible area detours or construction.

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COM P LETE H EALTH FORMS

Use Snapchat to take a picture of the code below to fill out your student health forms.

The Student Health Center (SHC) forms are used to verify a student’s immunization record, and to provide the SHC staff with information about specific health concerns and emergency notification contacts. Please note that all incoming UWL students MUST submit an up-to-date immunization history, including vaccination dates. Complete these forms by Friday, May 29, 2020.

Don’t have Snapchat? Fill the forms out online at www.uwlax.edu/start

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How to Submit a Student I D Photo Complete this step to save time on your START date. Students can submit their photos to the ID Card Office through the ‘GET Funds’ application. Submit your photo by

Friday, May 29, 2020 and pick up your student ID Card during START. If you did not upload your photo or missed the May 29 deadline, you can have your picture taken and receive your ID Card at START.

Photo Requirements: White or Blue Background

No hats, sunglasses, friends, family, pets, etc.

Photo should be top of your head to mid-chest

Photo format must be .jpg or .jpeg

Your UWL NETID and password are required to login. n Save your photo to your computer n Go to https://get.cbord.com/uwlax/full/prelogin.php n Go to ‘Login to UWL GET Funds:’

— Click ‘Click here to login’

n Type your UWL email address (i.e. csmith1234@uwlax.edu) n Type your UWL email password (same as your WINGS password)

Example

n Type your phone number (first time logging in) n Click ‘Sign in’ n Go to ‘Quick Links’

— Click ‘Upload ID Photo’

n Click ‘Choose File’ to browse to your picture on your hard drive n Click ‘Upload’ n Your photo has been sent to the Card Office for review. Check your UWL email for approved or denied status of your photo. n If your photo is denied, please resubmit another photo.

Need Help? Contact the Card Office at 608.785.8891 or uwlcardoffice@uwlax.edu

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INSTALL THE DUO APP FOR TWO-STEP AUTHENTICATION New in 2020, UWL students will be required to utilize a 2-Step Authentication Process when logging into various applications such as Office 365, email, WINGS, and Canvas. This process will require each student to log in with their NETID and password like always. Then the authentication step will confirm their identity.

START students are being encouraged to access DUO through the FREE app for smartphones, DUO Mobile. This app is available at the Apple App Store or Google Play. Some students may not have a smartphone or they may prefer to use a fob.* A DUO for Students web site is available which provides information on this project and also includes important self-help guides. www.uwlax.edu/its/duo-for-students

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*The UWL-approved and supported fob will be available for purchase at the University Bookstore for $27.38 ($25.95 retail plus tax). After purchasing a fob from the Bookstore students will need to bring it to the Eagle Help Desk to have it added to their DUO account.

LEARN ABOUT THE NAVIGATE STUDENT APP College can be tough sometimes. Navigate Student makes it easier by letting you know how and when to get important things done. Through a UWL specific app, Navigate Student helps you connect with classmates, complete essential tasks, and explore campus resources.

With Navigate Student App, you can... n See upcoming to-dos and events, so you never miss important deadlines n Get connected to help when you need it n Explore major and career options that match your interests n Sync your class schedule and other significant events directly to your phone n Connect with your classmates to study for upcoming exams

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Download the Navigate Student App 1. Search “Navigate Student” in your App Store/Google Play Store.

2. Open the app and select “University of Wisconsin-La Crosse”.

3. Answer survey questions.

At this point you do not need to do anything else in the app. We will provide more details at START. Feel free to start exploring!

R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N U N I V E RSITY OF W ISCONSI N P LACE M E NT TEST

FI RST-YEAR COU RSE W ORK

scores are used in combination with ACT/SAT scores to

is generally focused on the requirements of the General

determine your placement in English, math and/or foreign/

Education Program (see below). Some majors and

modern languages. Students who have not taken the

programs require specific General Education courses;

placement tests by May 29 may not receive their scores at

you will be advised about this when you meet with your

START. Pre-registration for the placement tests is required.

program or major advisor. Most students will be registering

To register for the placement tests, go to www.exams.wisc.

for 12-18 credits. In order to be considered a full-time

edu/placement/regionaltesting/information.php. Placement

student, you must take at least 12 credits.

tests are offered on a variety of dates from March through

You may also begin to familiarize yourself with your MAJOR

June at all 26 University of Wisconsin campuses, as well as test centers in Chicago and Minneapolis. When you begin classes at UWL, a $40 placement test development charge will be included in your fall billing statement. Test scores take 10-14 days to be processed. If you have questions about the Placement Tests, contact the UWL Counseling and Testing Office at 608.785.8074.

ACADE M IC AD V ISI NG All students will attend an academic pre-advising session during START, which will outline the General Education program, course selection for a balanced schedule, and online academic resources. After the pre-advising session, you will meet with faculty and staff in smaller groups to discuss course selection. You will also have an opportunity to ask individual questions about requirements and opportunities in your field of study.

requirements. The catalog website (www.uwlax.edu/ programs) will outline requirements. Department websites are linked within the catalog and will include additional information about faculty, resources, and opportunities.

Course descriptions for all courses offered may be viewed at www.uwlax.edu/coursedescriptions.

TH E G E N E RAL E DUCATION P ROG RAM provides a well-rounded foundation for your bachelor’s degree. Your fall semester classes will include a number of General Education courses so you may want to become familiar with the General Education program by reviewing the information at www.uwlax.edu/GErequirements.

AP, I B, CLE P, AN D/OR COLLEG E CRE DIT should be discussed with your advisor at START. If you took any of these exams during your junior year, you should

Following this session, you will register for classes. To

already know your scores. If they were taken during your

ensure registration in key courses for your major, you

senior year, scores will not be reported until July. Official

may see a partial schedule begin to appear in your

score reports must be sent to the Admissions Office

WINGS Student Center before arriving; however, you

to earn credit. If you have taken any college courses,

will not have access to the scheduling process until

please have an official final college transcript sent to the

your registration day. At the registration session, you will

Admissions Office as soon as your final grade is posted. It

complete your schedule with additional courses selected

is helpful to receive these transcripts prior to START so any

by you and/or recommended by your advisor.

credit earned may be posted to your record.

SUGG ESTIONS TO H E LP YOU P RE PARE

N E W STU DE NT E N ROLLM E NT FE E

For new students (and many family members), college

To support the cost of enrollment related programs, such

registration is a new experience. If you are looking for some

as New Student Orientation and START, a $175 fee will

suggestions to help you prepare for START, we recommend

be added to your fall semester bill.

you visit www.uwlax.edu/aaccs/studentsalumni/registrationand-academic-advising-resources

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F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S

WHICH DATE IS BEST TO ATTEND? There is no ‘best’ date. Select a date that works in your schedule and allows you to spend the entire day with us. We have steps in place to open seats in classes throughout the START dates to ensure a wide variety of classes for all students to select - including those attending the final days. There will be enough classes available to create a beneficial schedule for

WHERE CAN I FIND DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS? www.uwlax.edu/visit For a campus map, see back of program.

WHAT IS THE GPS ADDRESS FOR THE STUDENT UNION? 615 East Ave. N. La Crosse, WI 54601

your first semester no matter which date you attend.

WHAT IF MY FAMILY MEMBERS CANNOT ATTEND WITH ME?

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS To request disability accommodations (accessible

While we welcome family members to this event, only you (the

seating, interpreting, closed captioning, large print

student) are required to attend.

materials, FM systems, etc.) contact Sarah Joslyn at

WHAT IF I HAVE CHANGED MY MAJOR SINCE APPLYING TO UWL? This can be taken care of when you register for your START date.

sjoslyn@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8055.

LODGING If you are looking for hotel accommodations in the

Please log into your WINGS Student Center at https://wings.

La Crosse area, visit www.explorelacrosse.com

uwlax.edu and scroll down to the Admissions section. Click on

If you are interested in on-campus housing

‘START Registration’. You will be able to select a new major

accommodations in Eagle Hall for START,

based on your interests. Click ‘save’ and your major will be

visit www.uwlax.edu/reslife

updated.

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C A M P U S I N F O R M AT I O N area code (608) Academic Advising Center.............................785.6950 ACCESS Center..............................................785.6900 Admissions Office.............................................785.8939 Career Services................................................785.8514 Cashier’s Office................................................. 785.8719 Counseling and Testing Center..................... 785.8073 Dining Services ................................................785.8888 Financial Aid Office..........................................785.8604 Health Center....................................................785.8558 Information Calls: Campus Operator...........785.8000 International Education & Engagement........785.8016 Multicultural Student Services.......................785.8225

U N I V E RSITY OF W ISCONSI N-LA CROSSE ADM ISSIONS OFFICE 608.785.8939 | 608.785.8940 fax TTY: 608.785.6900 Email: admissions@uwlax.edu Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

www.uwlax.edu/admissions

New Student & Family Programs..................785.8055 Parking and Transportation Services............785.8061 Records and Registration............................... 785.8576 Residence Life...................................................785.8075 Student Life Office...........................................785.8062 Student Support Services..............................785.8535 University Centers............................................785.8888 University Police: Non-Emergency................785.8000 Emergency........................ 789.9999 Veterans Services.............................................785.8631

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