DISCOVER WESTERN
Time
8:00 a.m. –
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. –
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. –
10:20 a.m.
10:20 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
(Times vary)
11:45 a.m. –
1:30 p.m.
(Times vary)
11:45 a.m. –
2:15 p.m.
(Times vary)
11:45 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
SPRING 2016 AGENDA
#DiscoverWestern
Session
Location
PROGRAM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
Continental breakfast available
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT FAIR
Explore different majors and speak with academic
department representatives
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES FAIR
 Speak with Student Services representatives
 Tour Student Recreation Center
WELCOME TO WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
 Welcome
 What is a Leatherneck?
WIU STUDENT PANEL Q&A
 Write down questions about Western (notecard in folder)
 Hear answers from WIU current students
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT VISIT
Meet with professors and academic advisors; discuss
academic plans; tour academic facilities
LUNCH
Student/Guest meal tickets provided at check-in
RESIDENCE HALL ROOM TOUR
Tour a residence hall room before or after lunch
CAMPUS TOUR
Tour the University campus
(Times vary)
1:30 p.m. –
2:00 p.m.
OR
OPTIONAL ATHLETICS PRESENTATION, 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.
 Students interested in playing Division I Athletics
 Learn about Athletics internship opportunities
2:00 p.m. –
2:30 p.m.
OPTIONAL FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION, 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Hear about FAFSA and student aid processes
1:30 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.
WRAP-UP SESSION
 Meet with Admissions Counselors individually; ask questions
 Transfer students speak with Transfer Coordinators
 Complete WIU application, housing contract, and/or Summer
Orientation & Registration (SOAR) reservation
 Pick up a FREE t-shirt
Student Recreation Center (SRC)
South Entrance
SRC MAC Gym
(Maps available at check-in)
SRC Main Gym
(Maps available at check-in)
SRC Main Gym
SRC Main Gym
Groups escorted; various locations
(See “Academic Breakouts” for
group dismissal)
Thompson Hall Dining Center or
Corbin-Olson Dining Center
(Depends on academic group)
Thompson Hall Dining Center or
Corbin-Olson Dining Center
(Depends on academic group)
Groups escorted around campus
by current WIU students
Keeney Room, SRC
Mezzanine Level
(Inside east doors near Q Lot)
Colgate Room, SRC
Mezzanine Level
(Inside east doors near Q Lot)
SRC MAC Gym
If you may require accommodations to fully participate in Discover Western,
please speak to an Admissions staff member at the check-in tables.