Western Illinois University - New Freshman Checklist
SOAR 2014
____ Final transcript – have your high school send a final transcript showing graduation date to:
WIU Undergraduate Admissions
1 University Circle
Macomb IL 61455
If questions, contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
309-298-3110
Sherman Hall 109
If you have taken any college-level coursework (dual credit), AP tests, earned military credits, or other
college credit have an official transcript, test scores, or DD214 sent to Undergraduate Admissions.
____ Immunization Records – submit your immunization records and verify your immunizations are
current with Beu Health Center.
WIU Beu Health Center
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-1888
Forms available online:
wiu.edu/Beu
click "Services"
____ Textbooks – buy or rent books for your Fall semester classes. In-person options include:
WIU Union Bookstore
University Union Ground Floor
309-298-1931
wiu.edu/bookstore
Chapman's Book and Supply
717 W. Adams St
309-833-4509
chapmansbookandsupply.com/
____ Billing and Receivables – all University bills are sent to student's WIU email address and posted on
STARS. If questions, contact: Billing and Receivables at 309-298-1831, Sherman Hall 106.
____ Parking Permit – can order online at wiu.edu/parking, click "Online Permit System" or at the
Student Assistance and Parent Service Center, University Union, First Floor, 309-298-2092.
____ Cell phone number – please list a current cell phone number in STARS and verify other contact
information is correct.
____ WIU email – activate account and check email regularly – wiu.edu/ecom. Once you've registered
for classes, WIU staff and faculty only communicate via email through your WIU account. If questions,
contact University Technology Helpdesk, Stipes Hall 126, 309-298-2704.
New Freshman Checklist
SOAR 2014
____ Financial Aid – questions and concerns can be directed to:
WIU Financial Aid
Sherman Hall 127
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-2446
____ Housing and Dining – contact University Housing and Dining Services to inquire about living
requirements and meal plan options.
WIU University Housing & Dining Services
Seal Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-2461
____ Student Health Insurance – all students are assessed student health insurance. You can file a
waiver form if you have equal to or greater health insurance coverage.
WIU Beu Health Center
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-1882
Forms available online:
wiu.edu/Beu
click "Student Health Insurance"
____ Semester advising appointments –plan to see your academic advisor EARLY each semester. Check
with your academic advisor to find out how to schedule appointments, meeting requirements for your
major or program, etc.