WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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Accreditations: Western Illinois University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Information about the Commission may be obtained by contacting
the Commission offices and staff at ncahlc.org or (312) 263-0456. Our academic programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), approved by the Illinois State
Board of Education; the AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business; the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; the Council for Accreditation of Counseling
and Related Educational Programs; the American Dietetic Association; the National Association of Schools of Music; the National Recreation and Park Association/American Alliance for Leisure and Recreation
Council on Accreditation; the Council on Social Work Education; the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and the Commission on English.
Student Right to Know: Information complying with the Federal Student Right to Know legislation, including the Campus Safety and Security Act (Clery Law), is available in the Office of Public Safety, the Student
Development Office, University Housing and Dining Services, the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, and the Office of the Vice President for Administrative Services. The information contains
campus crime statistics and graduation rates at Western Illinois University and is on the University website at wiu.edu/clery.
Affirmative Action Statement: Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving
applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual
orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Class of 2018
TOTAL
ENROLLMENT
11,458
93%
OF CLASSES
TAUGHT BY
FULL-TIME
FACULTY
AVERAGE
CLASS SIZE
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Western Illinois University holds the honorable distinction of
being the only non-military institution with permission to use
the Leatherneck name. In 1927, Western’s then head football,
basketball and baseball coach, Ray “Rock” Hanson, was granted
permission by the U.S. Navy to use the Marine’s bulldog
mascot, along with the name Leatherneck.
THE FIGHTING
LEATHERNECKS
At Western, Coach Hanson’s
quest was to build an athletic
tradition second to none,
using the Marine ethic as a
central force.
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PROUD TO BE A
LEATHERNECK
TOP MAJORS
1 Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
U.S. News and World Report’s 2014
rankings show Western Illinois
University out-performed its predicted
graduation rate by 8 percent.
2 University Advising
3 Biology
4 Psychology
5 Pre-Business
6 Music
7 Athletic Training
8 Pre-Elementary Education
9 Pre-Nursing
10 Forensic Chemistry
DEGREES OFFERED
Undergraduate . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Doctorate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pre-professional . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FACULTY
Full-time faculty . . . . . . . . . . 632
Student:faculty ratio . . . . . . . 15:1
MACOMB ENROLLMENT
Undergraduate . . . . . . . . . . 8,186
Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,034
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,220
Male 51%, Female 49%
Minority population . . . . 28.5%
Percent of freshmen who
live on campus . . . . . . . . . 91.9%
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UNCOVER
MIDWESTERN CHARM
“
I recently made the drive back
to Macomb, and I had a lot of
free time to reminisce about my
favorite memories. Macomb
might be a small, rural town
and not appear to have all the
amenities of a big city, but it has a
lot of unique things you can’t find
anywhere else.
Every time I left Macomb, I
found I couldn’t wait to return
to what I wanted most, to sit in
the soft brown leather arm chair
in the corner of The Old Dairy
while munching on the world’s
best buttered toast and watching
the folks of Macomb come and
go. I wanted to meander the town
square to exchange friendly small
talk. I wanted to spy the large
herd of deer that often prance
through town.
The things I wanted most were
those things so specific to
Macomb. Targets and Starbucks
are everywhere, but these things
are only in Macomb, and that
matters.
”
—MEAGAN SAVAGE ‘14
MS in College
Student Personnel
MIDWESTCHARM
YOU’RE INVITED
1 Homecoming
October 2-3, 2015
2 Family Day
October 10, 2015
3 Dads’ Weekend
September 18-20, 2015
4 Moms’ Weekend
April 1-3, 2016
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LEATHERNECK
BUCKET LIST
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OUR TOP 10
1 Play mud volleyball
2 Experience the Balloon Rally -
Hot air balloon festival
3 Participate in the Cardboard
Boat Regatta
4 Paint Rocky at the football
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stadium entrance
5 Paint the Paws
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6 Tailgate prior to cheering
on the Leathernecks at the
Homecoming football game
7 Play Big Pink Volleyball
8 Participate in the Color
Craze 5K
9 Climb the high ropes course at
Horn Field Campus
10 Graduate as a Leatherneck
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PAST CONCERTS
& PRESENTERS
2 Chainz
Arun Gandhi
Bret Michaels
Buckcherry
Casey Donahew
Chase Rice
Colin Mochrie & Ryan Stiles
David Cook
David Nail
Granger Smith
Gym Class Heroes
Jason Boland & the Stragglers
Josh Thompson
Rick Springfield
Steve-O
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Location: Riverfront campus | 3300 River Dr., Moline, IL 61265
QUAD CITIES
CAMPUS
The WIU-QC
Riverfront campus
is a non-residential
campus located on
the banks of the
Mississippi.
MAJORS
QUAD CITIES CAMPUS
• Accountancy
• Bilingual/Bicultural Education
• Communication
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• English
• General Studies
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Management
• Marketing
• Nursing (RN to BSN only)
• Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
• Supply Chain Management
• Undecided
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduate . . . . . . . . . . 794
Graduate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Male 41%, Female 59%
ENGINEERING
LINKAGES PROGRAM
COHORT PROGRAM
The Linkages Program provides students a way to earn
an associate degree through a local community college
and a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois UniversityQuad Cities.
For more information on the Linkages Program, visit
wiu.edu/qc/linkages.
The Cohort Program is an opportunity to earn a
bachelor’s degree in select majors with other first year
students beginning at the same time. Cohort students
complete all classes at WIU-QC.
For more information and a list of Cohort Programs,
visit wiu.edu/qc/cohort.
THE
PUBLIC
CHOICE
WIU-QC is the only
public university in the
Quad Cities.
• Location: Moline, IL
• Approximate greater Quad
Cities population: 471,000
• Total WIU-QC enrollment:
1,501
WIU-QC features the
School of Engineering,
the newest ABET accredited
engineering program in the
state. Western engineers can
choose from six emphases,
including mechanical,
civil, computer-electrical,
manufacturing-quality, materials
engineering and engineering
management.
• Average class size: 11
• Faculty-to-student ratio: 12-1
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Home to more than
27,000 businesses,
including John Deere
World Headquarters
FLOURISH IN
THE QC
WHAT TO DO IN THE QC
1 Figge Art Museum
2 John Deere Pavilion
3 Deere & Company World
Headquarters
YA MAKA MY WEEKEND
Image by Quinn Kirkpatrick, Small Wonders Photography
4 Ya Maka My Weekend
5 Gumbo Ya-Ya Mardi Gras
festival
6 Mississippi Valley Blues
Festival
7 Red, White & Boom!
8 Channel Cat water taxi
9 Niabi Zoo
10 Backwater Gamblers water
ski show
11 Ice skating at the River’s
Edge
12 Schwiebert Riverfront Park
FLOURISH
RIVER BANDITS
Image by Quinn Kirkpatrick, Small Wonders Photography
IN THE
QC
16 Freight House farmer’s
market
17 Pride of the Wapsi pumpkin
patch and corn maze
18 Quad City Botanical
Two campus locations for Western makes it even easier to be a part of one great University! Located on the banks of
the Mississippi, the new state-of-the-art WIU-Quad Cities campus is a non-residential campus, offering 18 majors in
an urban environment. There are options to begin at WIU-QC as a freshman or as a transfer student.
Gardens
19 River Music Experience
20 ComedySportz improv
DISCOVER WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-QUAD CITIES is a way for graduate and undergraduate students to
comedy shows
experience campus and meet faculty, advisers and current students. Tour the Riverfront campus and see what WIUQC has to offer. Reserve a space online at wiu.edu/qc/discover or call the admissions office at (309) 762-1495.
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15 Bix Jazz Festival
Discover our CAMPUS
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FIGGE ART MUSEUM
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SIGNATURE ACADEMIC
PR GRAMS
ACCOUNTANCY
BIOLOGY
MUSICAL THEATRE
NURSING
RECREATION, PARK & TOURISM ADMINISTRATION
SPORTS BROADCASTING
AGRICULTURE
ENGINEERING
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
TEACHER EDUCATION
Signature PROGRAMS
WIU’s signature programs are noted for their size,
unique areas of concentration and accessibility. Western
has one of the largest law enforcement programs of
its kind in the nation, gives hands-on experience to
sports broadcasting students from day one, and forensic
FORENSIC CHEMISTRY
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LAW ENFORCEMENT & JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
chemistry majors learn basic concepts of crime scene
investigations, such as managing and reconstructing a
crime scene, analytical laboratory techniques and pattern
analysis. Programs such as these give our students an
edge in the workforce after graduation.
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UNDERGRADUATE FIELDS OF STUDY
F
Accountancy
African American Studies
Agriculture (Options)
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Science
Teacher Education
Finance
Fire Protection Services (Options)
Fire Administration
Fire Science
Anthropology
Art (Options)
Art
Graphic Design
Teacher Education
Foreign Languages and
Cultures (Options)
French
German
Spanish
Athletic Training
B
Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Forensic Chemistry
Biology (Options)
Botany
Environmental Biology
Medical Sciences
Microbiology
Teacher Education
Zoology
French Teacher Education
Broadcasting (Emphases)
News and Performance
Production
Sports Broadcasting
C
G
General Studies
Geography
Geology (Options)
Geology
Paleontology
Graphic Communication
H
Health Services Management
Chemistry (Options)
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Pharmacy
Teacher Education
Clinical Laboratory Science
Communication
History (Options)
History
Pre-Law
Teacher Education
Human Resource Management
I
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Construction Management (Options)
Construction Management
Facilities Management
Economics
Elementary Education (Options)
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Emergency Management
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English (Options)
Literature and Language
Teacher Education
Exercise Science
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Information Systems
Interdisciplinary Studies (Concentrations)
Renewable Energy and Biofuels Technology
Renewable Energy and Wind Technology
Renewable Energy Policy, Planning and Management
Youth Development
Computer Science (Options)
Business
Traditional
E
INTEGRATED 5-YEAR
Family and Consumer Sciences (Options)
Dietetics
Fashion Merchandising
Hotel/Restaurant Management
J
L
Mathematics
Teacher Education
Meteorology
Music (Options)
Applied Music
Music Business
Music Therapy
Teacher Education
Musical Theatre
N
Network Technologies
Nursing (Emphases)
Pre-Licensure
RN–BSN Completion
P
Philosophy (Options)
Philosophy
Pre-Law
Physical Education
Physics (Options)
Engineering Physics
Standard Physics
Teacher Education
Political Science (Options)
American Government
International Relations/Comparative Politics
Political Science—General
Pre-Law
Public Administration/Public Policy
Psychology (Options)
Forensic Psychology
Psychology
Public Health
R
Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Religious Studies
S
Social Work
UNIQUE MINORS
Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs
(not offered as majors)
Accountancy
African American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Broadcasting
MBA
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Finance
Foreign Languages and Cultures
Forensic Chemistry
Geography
Human Resource Management
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Media and Instructional Design
Meteorology
Museum Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Religious Studies
Sociology
Sport Management
Supply Chain Management
Women’s Studies
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Technology Management
Agronomy
Animal Science
Art History
Business Analytics
Coaching
Computer-Mediated Communication
Construction Technology
Creative Writing
Criminalistics
Dance
Environmental Studies
Film
Fisheries
Forensic Science
Geographic Information Systems
Gerontology
Homeland Security
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Industrial Technology
Information Technology
International Business
International Relations
International Studies
Jazz Studies
Legal Studies
Manufacturing Technology
Military Science
Natural Resources Conservation
Neuroscience
Nonprofit Administration
Nutrition
Occupational Safety
Operations Management
Outdoor Leadership
Pre-MBA
Professional Writing
Public Administration
Scuba Diving
Security Administration
Sports Broadcasting
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Therapeutic Recreation
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Forestry
Pre-Law
Pre-MBA
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Sociology
Journalism
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences
M
Management
Marketing
Mathematics (Options)
Computational and Data-Enabled
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Spanish Teacher Education
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Special Education
Western’s staff of professional
academic advisors assist
students in choosing courses
and exploring major and career
options.
Supply Chain Management
T
Theatre (Options)
Acting
Directing
Production/Design
W
Women’s Studies
WIU-QC MAJORS LISTED ON PG. 11
Cheryl Hutchins: National Outstanding Advising Award.
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FRESHMAN
TRANSFER
ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS
PRIOR TO APPLYING
 Visit WIU (Special Transfer
Days every Friday)
 Visit the credit transfer site
(transferology.com)
PRIOR TO APPLYING
 Take your ACT
(WIU’s ACT code is 1158)
 Visit WIU (See p. 32 for details)
APPLYING TO WIU
 Complete the application
online (wiu.edu/apply)
 Pay the $30 application fee or
send your fee waiver
 Send your official high school
transcripts
 Send your ACT/SAT if not on
your transcript
 Submit a personal statement
and letter of recommendation
if you have less than an 18
ACT and your GPA is below a
2.6
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
 Students with at least a 20
ACT and 3.0 GPA will receive
an automatic scholarship
 Complete FAFSA
(fafsa.gov) by February 1
(WIU’s FAFSA code is 001780)
 Submit a scholarship
application by February 15
(wiu.edu/scholarships)
READY TO COMMIT?
(You will need your 9-digit ID
number on your accept letter)
 Sign in to STARS
(wiu.edu/stars)
 Sign up for a Summer Orientation and Registration program (wiu.edu/stars)
 Pay the $100 enrollment deposit by June 1 (Macomb
only) (wiu.edu/stars)
 Complete your housing
application (Macomb only)
(wiu.edu/apply4housing)
 Activate your WIU email (wiu.edu/guava)
 Become a Leatherneck
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APPLYING TO WIU
 Complete the application
online (wiu.edu/apply)
 Pay the $30 application fee
 Send your official transcripts
from all colleges and
universities attended
 Submit your high school
transcripts and ACT/SAT scores
if you have earned less than 24
credit hours
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
 Students with an associate
degree will receive an
automatic scholarship
 Complete FAFSA (fafsa.gov) by
February 1 (WIU’s FAFSA code
is 001780)
 Submit a scholarship
application by April 1
(wiu.edu/scholarships)
READY TO COMMIT?
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
GRADUATE WITH HONORS
AVERAGE
ACT
AVERAGE
GPA
18-23 2.6-3.3
Send documents to: Office of Admissions, Western Illinois University,
1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390
The Centennial Honors College provides academically talented
and motivated students an enriched academic curriculum and
opportunities for leadership, professional growth and service learning.
(wiu.edu/honors)
NEW FRESHMEN
• 28 ACT or higher
• 26-27 ACT & top 15% of graduating class
• 24-25 ACT & top 10% of graduating class
OR
NEW TRANSFERS
• 3.4 GPA based on 12 or more semester hours
(You will need your 9-digit ID
number on your accept letter)
 Sign in to STARS
(wiu.edu/stars)
 Sign up for Transfer
Registration Day or Adviser
Registration (wiu.edu/stars)
 Complete your housing application
(wiu.edu/apply4housing)
(Students who have
completed 60 credit hours
OR have earned an associate
degree are not required to live
on campus)
 Activate your WIU email (wiu.edu/guava)
 Become a Leatherneck
• Honors credit from other institutions may transfer
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
$
WIU offers you the chance to pursue a quality educational
experience at one of the most reasonable costs in the state.
IN THE 2014-2015
14,598
average
SCHOOL YEAR,
WIU GAVE
FEB.
1
FINANCIAL
4.9
million
FAFSA
PRIORITY
DATE
AID PACKAGE
IN SCHOLARSHIPS
AUTOMATIC FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS
WIU.EDU/WESTERNCOMMITMENT
ACT/GPA
4.00+
WESTERN
COMMITMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS
Incoming freshmen
with at least a 20 ACT
and a 3.0/4.0 GPA are
automatically awarded
scholarship funds. Awards
are renewable up to eight
total semesters with a
minimum 3.0 cumulative
GPA, full-time enrollment
and other renewable
criteria met each semester.
Students must apply for
admission to the University
prior to May 15, 2016 for
consideration.
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$40,000
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($10,000 ANNUALLY)
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$12,000 - $28,000
($3,000 - $7,000* ANNUALLY)
$10,000 - $24,000
($2,500 - $6,000* ANNUALLY)
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$8,000 - $20,000
($2,000 - $5,000* ANNUALLY)
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*May be increased based on financial need.
New transfer students who finish any associate
degree (including applied degrees) from an
accredited institution and enroll full time at WIU
will receive a one-time award.
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$1,000
SCHOLARSHIP
MINIMUM 3.5 GPA
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2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Tuition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,805
Macomb Fees. . . . . . . . . $2,704
Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,880
Meal Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,700
Total Annual Cost $21,089
- OR -
$400
BOOK AWARD
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IN-STATE RATES
Single rooms, super single rooms and suites, as well as two add-on
options to the basic meal plan, are available at a higher rate.
Students from Indiana, Iowa,
Missouri and Wisconsin receive
in-state tuition.
All costs subject to change by action of the WIU Board of Trustees.
Quad Cities fees: $740
$
$
5,450
COST GUARANTEE
PAY THE SAME RATE FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS!
During a four-year education, a student could have experienced three
tuition, fee, room and meal plan cost increases. WIU’s Cost Guarantee
freezes that rate at the student’s freshman-year level for a four-year
term of continuous enrollment.
4 YEAR SAVINGS
COMPARED TO
AVERAGE PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES
69,246
4 YEAR SAVINGS
COMPARED TO
AVERAGE PRIVATE
UNIVERSITIES
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINES
• FRESHMEN: February 15
• TRANSFERS: May 1
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
TUITION & FEES
These estimates are based on a full-time, new student who enrolls in
15 credit hours for fall and spring terms and chooses a double room.
3.99-3.903.89-3.803.79-3.703.69-3.603.59-3.503.49-3.403.39-3.30 3.29-3.203.19-3.10 3.09-3.00
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WE ARE AFFORDABLE
COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS &
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR:
• Leadership
• Academics
• Music/Theatre
• Alumni Affiliation
• ROTC
• Art
• Athletics
• Underrepresented
Groups
For additional scholarships and applications, visit
wiu.edu/scholarships.
FAFSA FACTS
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.
The application process is an annual activity beginning
any time after January 1 for the following academic
year (fall, spring and summer). The WIU priority
consideration date is February 1, but applications are
accepted throughout the year. Western’s School Code
is 001780.
“One of the best ways to ensure your future
financial success is to choose a high quality-low
cost state university.”
—10 Steps To Make Your Kid a Millionaire,
Forbes Magazine, 6/8/11
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Victoria Hall of Knoxville, IL, and Erica Armstrong of Sterling, IL
2014 Coolest Room Contest Winners
YOUR
WIU HOME
LIVING-LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
WHAT TO BRING
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alarm clock
bath towels
bed sheets
blankets/comforter
clothes
iPod/MP3 player
laptop & printer
laundry bag & supplies
pillows
shower necessities
television
WIU’s Living-Learning
Communities (LLC) offer
students the option to live with
others who share common
interests or majors.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
One of the most rewarding experiences of college life
is living on campus and making lifelong friendships
and memories. Nearly 4,000 students build strong
communities in Western’s traditional-style residence
halls.
ROOMMATE MATCHING
Living on campus is a crucial part of a student’s
academic and social success, which is why all freshman
and sophomore students (60 credit hours or less) are
required to live on campus.
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WIU has an exclusive Roommate Matching System
designed to better match and allow students to selfselect a roommate before moving to campus.
All freshman students live together in our First Year
Experience residence hall communities.
• Bayliss-Henninger
• Tanner
TRANSFER YEAR EXPERIENCE
Students transferring to Western can choose to live in our Transfer Year
Experience community in Thompson Hall or choose from one of our
other upper-division residence hall communities.
• Corbin-Olson
• Lincoln-Washington
• Caroline Grote
• Thompson
Through the Pathways LLC,
students who are undecided
about a major will have the
opportunity to live with other
students who feel the same.
Throughout the semester,
programs will be offered to help
students discover which pathway
is right for them by exploring
students’ various interests, values
and major options.
FUEL FOR SUCCESS
Students will find a variety of
options for breakfast, lunch and
dinner at Western. Residence
hall dining centers offer awardwinning custom stations, such as
the West Side Noodle Company,
Chopped Salads, Mexican
Mongo, Mongolian Grill and
Rocky’s Western Wings. Western
also has convenience stores,
coffee shops and retail options in
the University Union, including
Burger King®, Sbarro®,
Einstein Bros. Bagels® and
Colonel Rock’s Bistro.
SWIPE IT
Students use their WIU ID card
like a debit card for their meal
plan, laundry and more.
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DIVISION I
MEN’S ATHLETICS
10
TEAMS
• Baseball
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Swimming/
Diving
• CrossCountry
• Football
• Golf
LEATHERNECK
NATION
10
TEAMS
• CrossCountry
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
The best part is that students get in free to all sporting events when they show their student IDs.
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• Track &
Field (indoor
& outdoor)
WOMEN’S ATHLETICS
• Basketball
With 62 conference championships and nine NCAA Division I football playoff appearances in the books, Western
Illinois University Athletics offers students seven venues to support their Fighting Leathernecks: Hanson Field
(football/track & field), Western Hall (basketball/volleyball), Alfred D. Boyer Stadium (baseball), Brophy Hall
(swimming/diving/tennis), John MacKenzie Alumni Field (soccer), Harry Mussatto Golf Course and Mary Ellen
McKee Softball Stadium.
• Tennis
ASHLEY LUKE political science
graduate student and alumna with bachelor’s
degrees in journalism & political science
NAMED CAPITAL ONE ACADEMIC
ALL-AMERICA OF THE YEAR
While at Western, Luke earned numerous
awards, the most prestigious being the
Capital One All-America of the Year of
Division I Women’s Basketball awarded to
her for the 2014-15 academic year.
• Swimming/
Diving
• Tennis
• Track &
Field (indoor
& outdoor)
• Volleyball
AFFILIATIONS
• NCAA Division I (NCAA
Football Championship
Division)
• Charter member of the
Missouri Valley Football
Conference
• Charter member of the
Summit League
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CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
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A WELCOMING &
GROWING CAMPUS
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UNIVERSITY UNION
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O’Connell pictured with Big Kenny, John Rich,
Cowboy Troy and Kenny Loggins.
#WIUALUMNI
ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
• Video Production Coordinator at Chicago Sky
• Six Academy of Country Music Awards
• 2012 Country Music Promoter of the Year
BRIAN O’CONNELL ’88 | Broadcasting
• 2014-2015 Billboard Power 100 (Top 40)
• President of Country Music Touring, Live Nation
• Produces videos for the WNBA
• Works behind the scenes and captures quality
moments throughout the WNBA season
• Manages every step of video production, including
script writing, directing, filming and editing
Image by DIA Public Affairs
LT. GEN. VINCENT STEWART ’81 | History
• Named the 20th director of the Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA)
• First Marine and first African American to lead
the DIA
• Former commander of the Marine Forces
Cyber Command
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LEATHERNECK
EDUCATION WILL TAKE YOU
WHERE A
Trump International Hotel &
Tower Chicago
University of Tennessee
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. District Court
U.S. Embassy
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
OF WIU GRADUATES
Quincy Herald-Whig
FOX
Rock Island Arsenal
HBO
Adler Theatre
Sears Holding Corp.
Hollister
Anixer International
Sodexo
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Archer Daniels Midland
Staffmark/APL Logistics
Illinois Department of Revenue
Arizona Cardinals
State Farm
Illinois State Police
Beck Oil Company
U.S. Postal Service
Joffrey Ballet
Blessing Hospital
Wells Fargo
Kennedy Center
BMI of Nashville
Western Illinois University
LA Galaxy
Caterpillar
WGEM
Lord & Taylor
Caterpillar Logistics
Whole Foods
Los Angeles Dodgers
CDW
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Deere & Company
DOT Foods
Elk Grove Park District
Goodwill
Hickory Farms, Inc.
Home of Hope Cancer
Wellness Center
Hy-Vee
IBM
Illinois Office of the Auditor
General
ABC
Advanced Rehab
Bellagio
NTN Bower
Oscar Meyer
PepsiCo
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NASA
Nordstrom
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Office of Homeland Security
Cook County Department of
Corrections
Osco Drug
D.C. Government Department
of Corrections
Monsanto
Motorola
NBC
Leo Burnett
OSF Medical Group
Putnam Museum
Verizon Communications
Von Maur
Dallas Cowboys
Department of Children &
Family Services
Spring Hills Suites by Marriott
Spring Lake Park
ESPN
State Farm
ESPN Wide World of Sports
Complex
Target
Texas Rangers
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Addison Trail
Carl Sandburg
Chicago Public Schools
Fenton
Galesburg
Hoffman Estates
Kennedy Center
Moline
Monmouth-Roseville
Naperville
Plainfield East
Quincy
Schaumburg
Wells Fargo
White House Intern Program
Sterling
Tinley Park
Butler University College of
Pharmacy
Iowa State College of Veterinary
Medicine
Kirksville College of Osteopathic
Medicine
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Loyola University - Chicago
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
MIT
Palmer Chiropractic College
Pepperdine University
Southern College of Optometry
Southern Illinois School of Dental
Medicine
Southern Illinois School of
Medicine
University of Chicago
United Township
University of Iowa College of
Dentistry & Dental Clinics
VIT
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Western Illinois University
ATLANTIS INTEGRATED DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
Earn a European bachelor’s degree in business by spending
your freshman and sophomore years at WIU and your
junior year in Lyon, France and Linköping, Sweden. Return
to WIU to finish a second bachelor’s degree or apply for the
MBA program. (wiu.edu/atlantis)
In addition to business courses required to complete the
degree, you will participate in intensive French and Swedish
language and culture courses.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Shedd Aquarium
Six Flags Great America
GRADUATE SCHOOL
PLACEMENTS
Rock Island
Walgreens
Saks 5th Avenue
Soldier Field
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U.S. Secret Service
Yamaha
Chicago Police Department
Kone
U.S. Probation Office
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Chicago Bears
Cook County State’s Attorney
U.S. Marshall Service
McDonough District Hospital
National Criminal Investigation
Service (NCIS)
Cook County Public Defender
U.S. Marine Corps
WIU in Washington D.C.
Internship Program
CBS
Country Music Hall of Fame
McDaniels Marketing
Communications
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INTERNSHIPS
U.S. Immigration & Customs
Enforcement
RECENT TEACHER
EDUCATION PLACEMENTS
The Career Development Center assists students in
preparing to market themselves to prospective employers.
The following types of services are available:
• Resume & cover letter writing
• Job search tips
• Mock interviewing
• Career fairs & workshops
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Student Rec Center
Q-Lot
$50/year
student parking
DISCOVER WESTERN
1001 W. University Dr.
Macomb, IL 61455
DAILY VISITS
DISCOVER WESTERN
Corbin/Olson
WESTERN EXPRESS STOP
Go West Gold Route will take
you to this location
Sherman Hall
DAILY VISITS
718 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
LEATHERNECK
DISCOVER WESTERN
REGISTRATION
Register: wiu.edu/discoverwestern
Location: 1001 W. University Dr., Macomb, IL 61455
Check-in: 8-9 a.m., Student
Recreation Center
Parking: Q Lot - East of Student Recreation Center
NEW FRESHMEN
NEW TRANSFERS
• Daily tours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
• Friday tours at 11:15 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.
• Spanish-speaking tours available on Fridays
• Spanish-speaking tours available on Fridays
INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS
Call to schedule an individual appointment with an admissions
counselor. Appointments are available throughout the day
Tuesdays-Thursdays.
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CONTACT
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MACOMB:
(309) 298-3157
QUAD CITIES:
(309) 762-1495
NATION
AMTRAK SERVICES
Amtrak has twice daily round-trip service to and from Chicago’s
Union Station, Macomb and Quincy.
The Carl Sandburg Route
(Trains 381 and 382) and the Zephyr Route (Trains 380 and 383)
both reach Macomb.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and through Amtrak.com,
800-USA-RAIL, Quik-Trak automated ticket machines or at an
authorized travel agent, such as the Macomb Amtrak station
(309) 833-5531.
CARS WELCOME
All students can bring cars to campus. A parking permit is $50/year.
IMPORTANT DATES
DISCOVER WESTERN
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
AUDITIONS*
• September 19
• October 12
• October 24
• November 9
• February 15
• April 2
SUMMER ORIENTATION
AND REGISTRATION*
• December 6
• January 17 (Chicago)
• February 7
• February 16
Also available online
OVERNIGHT VISITS*
DISCOVER WESTERN—QC
• November 1-2
• February 21-22
• March 6-7
• April 17-18
Requires a $30 registration fee
• October 17
• November 13
• February 20
ILLINOIS REGIONAL
COLLEGE FAIR
• September 10
• June 3-4
• June 7-8
• June 10-11
• June 14-15
• June 16-17
• June 20-21
• June 23-24
• June 27-28
• July 8-9
• July 14-15
WESTERN EXPRESS*
(Free train tickets for
admitted freshmen)
• February 1-May 1
TRANSFER VISITS
• Every Friday
* Programs restricted for
admitted students
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS
Toll-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) PICKWIU
Macomb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (309) 298-3157
Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (309) 298-3111
E-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . admissions@wiu.edu
Website. . . . . . . . . . . . wiu.edu/admissions
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PHONE NUMBERS
Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . .
Scholarship Office. . . . . . .
University Housing &
Dining Services. . . . . . . .
Quad Cities Campus. . . . .
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(309) 298-2446
(309) 298-2001
(309) 298-3000
(309) 762-1495
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