UW-La Crosse Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

10/21/2026

What is SSP?
*A free pre-college program for adults
*No cost to attend
*On-site childcare
*Eight-week evening schedule, held Mondays
*Sessions offered every fall and spring
*Free college credit for completing the course
Apply here:

Experience the power of a UWL education through high-impact learning and life-long friendships, all while surrounded by the epic beauty of La Crosse. Follow your path. We’ll show you the way.

10/21/2026

Are you a graduate of the SSP program and currently enrolled in college? You may be eligible for the Locally Grown Scholarship! Award is given mid-semester, between $500-$1000. You must be enrolled part-time (6 credits) and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher).
Reach out to our program director, Holly, for more information -
[email protected]

Experience the power of a UWL education through high-impact learning and life-long friendships, all while surrounded by the epic beauty of La Crosse. Follow your path. We’ll show you the way.

10/18/2026

A $500 match! Double your impact for SSP, donate now at: https://uwlgivingday.uwlax.edu/giving-day/117644/donate...
We are grateful to Ron and Jane Rada, who are providing a $500 match for SSP during the One Day for UWL.

Double your impact for SSP, donate now at: https://uwlgivingday.uwlax.edu/giving-day/117644/donate?dept=117729
We are grateful to Ron and Jane Rada, who are providing a $500 match for SSP during the One Day for UWL.

10/17/2026

SSP is a pre-college program for adults. No cost to attend, on-site childcare, meets weekly for 8 weeks, and a free college credit for attending the program. 

10/17/2026

UWL Self-Sufficiency program at Monroe County Pride 🌈

10/17/2026

SSP will have an info table . Stop by and find out more about this precollege program for adults.

Thinking about a nice drive in the country on Saturday, Oct 17th? Come on out to Sparta for the Monroe County Pride event! Downtown, 1pm-4pm. There'll be music, food, interesting booths and freebie swag! Our AAUW branch will have an info table with a spinning wheel trivia game.

10/13/2026

Double your impact for SSP, donate now at: https://uwlgivingday.uwlax.edu/giving-day/117644/donate?dept=117729
We are grateful to Ron and Jane Rada, who are providing a $500 match for SSP during the One Day for UWL.

10/12/2026

SSP will have a booth at the 3rd Annual Monroe County PRIDE event! October 17, 2026 | 1-4pm | Mueller Square, 119 N Water St, Sparta, WI 54656

Cost: Free admission

Description: A local community celebration supporting LGBTQ+ pride in Monroe County, featuring local resources, community tabling, and gathering with small-town spirit. Organized with support from regional groups like the 7 Rivers LGBTQ+ Resource Center. Parking and accessibility around Mueller Square.

Hope to see you there!

10/12/2026

Are you a graduate of the SSP program and currently enrolled in college?