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Move-In Weekend - August 18-20

All residence halls are open and ready for students! You can check into your hall any time between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Visit the Move-In website for complete details! Welcome back to campus!

Welcome Back!

We are ready to begin another exciting academic year at Western Illinois University - residence hall move-in starts on August 18 and Fall 2017 classes begin on August 21!

Textbooks, WIU gear and more at the University Bookstore!

The University Bookstore, located in the University Union, is your one-stop shop for all your back-to-school needs.

Tradition of Tough

Visit goleathernecks.com for schedules, news and action from WIU Leatherneck Athletics!

Our Signature Academic Programs

Sports Broadcasting, Engineering, and Biology are a few of WIU's 12 Signature Programs noted for their size, unique area of concentration, or accessibility.

Military Friendly & Best for Vets College

WIU has been selected as a "Best for Vets College" by Military Times EDGE magazine. Western is the only Illinois public university in the Top 50.

Tradition of Tough

Visit goleathernecks.com for schedules, news and action from WIU Leatherneck Athletics!

Educational opportunities around every corner

At WIU, students have numerous opportunities to put their skills to use in the field. This summer, Archaeological Field School students focused on survey and excavations at the Orendorf and Rice Lake Terrace prehistoric archaeological sites along the Illinois River in Fulton County, Illinois.

Apply Now for Admission to Western!

Apply for admission to the University and schedule a visit to our Macomb or Quad Cities campus today!

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New International Student Orientation - Aug. 14-20

New international students are arriving on campus to begin their studies at WIU. This, week students are involved in New International Student Orientation. Welcome to all students arriving from around the globe!

View the complete International Student Orientation schedule.

Veterans/Service Members Meet & Greet - Aug. 30

The Veterans Resource Center is sponsoring a Meet & Greet from 4-6 p.m. for all new and returning veterans and service members. Join us so you can meet new veterans/service members and say hello to those who are returning from a summer break. Music, bags, and free food and drink will be available.

Visit wiu.edu/veterans to learn more about the Veterans Resource Center.

The Sky is the Limit at WIU

"Here at Western, students should remember that you are somebody. You are unique and you have a great opportunity here at Western. The sky is the limit to what you can do." - WIU President Jack Thomas

For more information, including applying for admission, registering for orientation or scheduling a campus visit, contact WIU Admissions at 877-PICK-WIU or admissions@wiu.edu.

Conversation Partners: Volunteer Now!

Conversation Partners is a program that pairs international students and domestic students for conversational purposes, and provides a wonderful cross-cultural sharing opportunity that allows participants a chance to expand their horizons, and learn more about different cultures, customs and lifestyles.

To participate, fill out a quick application online!

4-Year Scholarships Available to Qualified Students

WIU wants to reward you for your academic ability in high school by offering 4-year scholarships towards the cost of attendance. New freshmen who submit all application materials for admission are automatically considered, so apply today!

Learn more about the Western Commitment Scholarships.

WIU's Wi-Fi Has Changed

University Technology changed the University’s wireless networks this summer. All users of WIU's wireless network must configure their wireless devices to properly reconnect to Wi-Fi on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.

View instructions on connecting to WIU's wireless.

Gwendolyn Brooks Memorial Park - Celebrate a Historical Cultural Area

Western Illinois University invites you to join us in celebrating one of our most historic cultural areas on campus. We are seeking your support to complete a new park area on the site of the original Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center.

View more details on the memorial and donate today!

Mascot Memorial Plaza - Celebrate a Campus Tradition

The Mascot Memorial Project is seeking donations to complete a new plaza in honor of WIU’s live English bulldog mascot, Colonel Rock. The new space will adorn a memorial wall featuring WIU’s past bulldog mascots, as well as displaying a timeline history of the live mascot program.

View more details on the memorial and donate today!

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