The mission of the Women's Studies Student Association (WSSA) is to provide students, as well as the La Crosse community, advocacy for women's issues. WSSA involves the community by also being a member of NOW (National Organization of Women). WSSA initiates activities for UW-L students and the La Crosse community in the area of Women's Studies.

WSSA is involved with a number of campus events including Week Without Violence, which includes the Candlelight Vigil and the Clothesline Project; Take Back the Night Rally; Women's History Month; and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

WSSA also assists other campus groups in activities related to women's issues