Western’s Annual Open House
Shape your future the smart way! As a student at Western, you'll get the essential training you need to build a better career—and make a better life. And, we'll be here to support you every step of the way!
Wednesday,
Oct. 8, 2025
4:00-7:00 p.m.
La Crosse Campus:
Lunda Center
319 7th Street North
Regional Locations:
Black River Falls
Independence
Mauston
Tomah
Viroqua
Join us at our Fall Open House to check out campus, connect with instructors and other staff, learn about how our 90+ programs will get you on track for your career, and discover your transfer possibilities to four-year universities! The $30 application fee will be waived at this event!
Apply to Western for FREE!
Fill out an application at the open house and you won’t have to pay the standard $30 application fee!
Attend our Open House to:
- Learn more about our 90+ flexible and affordable programs!
- Meet instructors and staff that want you to succeed.
- Explore services that are free for all students: Access Services, Academic Support, The SPACE (Student Place of Action, Culture, & Empowerment), etc.
- Have a chance to win a $500 scholarship from the Western Foundation and Alumni Endowed Scholarship
- Discover your transfer possibilities! Many regional four-year universities accept Western credits as the foundation for a bachelor's degree.
Have a chance to win a $500 scholarship from the Western Foundation and Alumni Endowed Scholarship!
Get a jump-start on your financial aid!
If you need financial aid, you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We’ll have financial aid staff available at the La Crosse campus only during the Fall Open House.
Please note: We can assist with filing the 2024-25 FAFSA for students starting in Spring or Summer 2025. If you are starting at Western in Fall 2025 we can answer any questions and assist you in creating your FSA ID which will be used to sign your FAFSA when it is available for filing. To file the 2024-25 FAFSA you will need to bring your 2022 tax information (including W-2 forms). For additional information on financial aid, contact Financial Aid & Resource Planning Services.