Winona State is committed to undergraduate teaching & learning.  Unlike many large institutions where the main emphasis is research and graduate education, our priority is the undergraduate student.  WSU is guided by the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.  These principals encourage high levels of student-faculty contact, collaborative and active learning, promp feedback, high expectations, time on task and respect for diverse talents and methods of learning.  Following this model has led to a great deal of personal success for our students, as our graduates are extremely competitive in pursuit of carreers and graduate education.

It is also very important to add that WSU is a Laptop University.  This innovative laptop program provides all incoming students with the latest laptop computer.