Location

Western Illinois University's traditional, residential four-year campus is located in Macomb, Illinois. Our non-residential, metropolitan campus is located in the Quad Cities/Moline, Illinois.

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Fast Facts

Points of Pride

• Princeton Review: "Best Midwestern College"
• U.S. News & World Report: Top tier "Best Regional University"
• G.I. Jobs Magazine: "Military Friendly School"

Top Majors

• Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
• Biology
• Psychology
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Living on Campus

• Residence Halls
• Campus Safety
• Student Life

Paying for College

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• Tuition & Fees
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Contact Us

• Admissions: (309) 298-3157 or (877) PICK-WIU - admissions@wiu.edu
• General Information: (309) 298-1414 - info@wiu.edu
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University Administration

• Office of the President
• Provost & Academic Vice President
• VP for Administrative Services
• VP for Advancement & Public Services
• VP for Student Services
• VP for Quad Cities & Planning

Our Signature Programs

WIU offers a number of standout programs noted for their size, unique area of concentration for undergraduate students, or accessibility.

• Accountancy
• Agriculture
• Biology
• Engineering
• Forensic Chemistry
• Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
• Musical Theatre
• Nursing
• Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration
• Sports Broadcasting
• Supply Chain Management
• Teacher Education

All Degrees & Programs

• Undergraduate Majors & Programs
• Graduate Programs
• Minors
• Online Degrees and Courses
• Pre-Professional & Dual Programs
• Teacher Certification Programs
• Doctorates
• Degrees & Programs available at our Quad Cities campus

Academic Units

• Colleges
• Departments & Schools
• Distance Learning & Outreach
• Graduate Studies
• International Studies
• Libraries
• ... and more

Academic Assistance & Resources

• Advising
• First Year Experience
• Centennial Honors College
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
• Study Abroad
• Tutoring & Learning Resources
• University Writing Center
• Academic Calendar & Finals Schedule

Courses & Registration

• Catalogs: Undergraduate Catalog & Graduate Catalog
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• Registration Calendar
• Office of the Registrar

Admissions Offices

• Freshman Admissions
  U.S. citizens/permanent legal residents applying for undergraduate admission
• Transfer Admissions
  U.S. citizens/permanent legal residents applying for undergraduate admission that already have credit at another institution of higher education
• Graduate Admissions
  U.S. citizens/permanent legal residents applying for graduate school or a second bachelor's degree
• International Admissions
  International individuals living in the U.S. or from outside the U.S. who are interested in applying for undergraduate or graduate degrees or those applying to the WESL (Western's English as a Second Language) Institute
• Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
  Applicants that wish to earn a highly individualized, flexible, non-majored undergraduate degree. The degree may be completed fully online for students who are place-bound by work and/or family responsibilities, on-campus, or a combination of both formats
• Other Kinds of Admissions
  For those not seeking a degree or that have previously attended WIU

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