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The colleges and universities accredited through the Commission's Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) demonstrate their commitment to continuous quality improvement through creative innovation. To encourage networking and promote the sharing of ideas and approaches, AQIP institutions are asked to provide a link to their "Quality Web Site," the virtual home of their quality program.


Information provided on the Statement of Affiliation Status reflects the most recent actions of the Commission. The Commission has a multi-level decision process. Any institutional changes that are currently under review are not made public until final action has been taken.

**During the transition to the new Pathways model for reaffirmation of accreditation, some scheduled events are not displayed on this version of the Statement of Affiliation Status. Institutions can refer to the transition maps in the Open and Standard Pathways booklets for the timing of reviews. Institutions that have questions about other scheduled events should contact their HLC staff liaison.**

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse


1725 State St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-8004 (Main Phone)

http://www.uwlax.edu

Statement of Affiliation Status Click here for definitions...


Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Joe Gow, Chancellor
Name change notes: Wisconsin State College at La Crosse to Wisconsin State University-La Crosse (1964) to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (1972)
HLC Institution ID: 2029
Current Accreditation Status: Accredited
Accreditation Date(s): (1928- .)


Summary of Commission Review


Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2005 - 2006
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2015 - 2016

Last Date of Information Change: 02/25/2013

Control: Public
Degrees Awarded (details below): Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist, Doctoral


Stipulations on Affiliation Status:

Accreditation at the doctoral level is limited to the Doctor of Physical Therapy; accreditation at the Specialist degree level is limited to the Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.).
Approval of New Degree Locations:
The Commission’s Expedited Desk Review Program is only available for offering the Master of Professional Development Program (ME-PD), and the Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science in Wisconsin.
Approval of Distance and Correspondence Courses and Programs:
The institution has been approved under Commission policy to offer up to 20% of its total degree programs through distance education. The processes for expanding distance education are defined in other Commission documents.


Organizational Profile Click here for definitions...

Enrollment Headcount (last updated: 05/07/2013)
  Full-Time                       Part-Time
Undergraduate: 9025   497
Graduate: 383   480
Dual enrollment (high school) programs:   66  



Degree Programs (last updated: 05/07/2013)
  Programs Offered   Degrees Awarded in Last Reported Year
Associate Degrees 1   3
Bachelors Degrees 68   1586
Masters Degrees 15   331
Specialist Degrees 1   13
Doctoral Degrees 1   43
 
Certificate Programs (last updated: 05/07/2013)
  Programs Offered   Certificates Awarded in Last Reported Year
Certificates 1   12


Off-Campus Activities (last updated: 05/07/2013)

In-State:   Campuses:   None
         
    Additional Locations:   La Crosse (Southside Neighborhood Center) ; Madison (Country Inn & Suites) ; Onalaska (Stoney Creek Inn) ; Osseo (Osseo High School) ; Stoughton (Stoughton High School) ; West Salem (West Salem High School 4)
         
Out-of-State:   Campuses:   None
         
    Additional Locations:   None
         
Out-of-U.S.:   Campuses:   None
         
    Additional Locations:   None