Courses include grammar, listening, reading, speaking, and writing while learning about American culture and customs. Students are able to use all university services including the library, health center, sports complex, and student centers. A certificate of participation and an official UW-La Crosse transcript are awarded at the end of the program. UW-La Crosse offers 70 undergraduate majors in 33 disciplines. Included in the programs are business, computer science, communications, allied health, sport science, recreation, health education, environmental science, archaeology, and a dual-degree program in engineering.
Many offerings have professional accreditation as well as regional and national recognition.
Students will take an English placement exam upon arrival to determine if additional English language study is necessary. Admission requires the completion of a high school program which is equivalent to a US high school diploma. The SAT examination is not required for admission, but students who have taken the exam are encouraged to submit their results. UW-La Crosse offers 21 graduate programs in 12 disciplines including MBA, biology, health, recreation, exercise and sport science, education, and physical therapy. Some programs have additional requirements such as GMAT, GRE, higher grade point average, and separate application packets and deadline dates.