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To help students and families meet the rising costs of higher education, WIU is offering a reduced tuition rate for new incoming undergrads enrolling this fall!

3% Lower Tuition

Western will lower tuition by three percent for all new undergraduate students enrolling this fall. Watch our YouTube video for more and apply today!

WIU: The BEST Choice ... GUARANTEED!

WIU ensures that your college years will be a good investment with its guaranteed four-year rate for tuition, fees, and room & meal plan. Apply today!

Come Visit and "Discover Western"

Our next Discover Western open house is scheduled for February 15 - register now and see the Macomb campus first-hand! If you cannot make an in-person visit, take our virtual walking tour!

Points of Purple Pride

WIU is a "Best Midwestern College", "Top Tier Midwestern University" and "Military Friendly School" - apply now!

Best in the Midwest!

Our Quad Cities campus in Moline offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study to students from Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. Schedule a visit today!

#LeatherneckPride!

WIU welcomes Charlie Fisher to campus as the new head coach of Leatherneck Football!

Dance the Night Away

The acclaimed University Dance Theatre recently presented its Winter Solstice Dance Concert. For all the cultural events at WIU, visit wiu.edu/cofac.

Alley Oop!

Catch Leatherneck Men's and Women's basketball action in Western Hall this season!

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Career & Internship Fair - Feb. 2

Join the Career Development Center at the Spring Career & Internship Fair to network with over 50 companies hiring for interns and full-time employees. Professional dress is required to enter the fair. Free LinkedIn headshots will also be available to students.

WIU Farm Expo - Feb. 6 & 7

This 46th annual "Ag Mech Show," the largest student-run agriculture show in the U.S., will be held February 6 & 7 at Western Hall in Macomb. Get a glimpse of emerging ag technology, tractors and machinery, livestock and crop equipment, supplies and much more.

Discover Western - Feb. 15

Discover Western open houses allow you to tour the Macomb campus, meet with faculty & staff, talk with current WIU students and more – a great way for you to experience campus life and picture yourself at WIU. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Housing Renewal - Through Feb. 29

Housing renewal is now underway! Renew your housing contract for the 2016 - 2017 school year now through Feb. 29.

Conversation Partners: Volunteer Now

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

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!

Nursing Program

Our signature Nursing Program is designed to prepare nurses to be excellent health care leaders for the state of Illinois and regional areas, particularly rural settings. The program is one of the most highly-selective and demanded academic programs at Western. Apply now!

MBA Hybrid/Blended 1-Year Program

The new Hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, with a management emphasis, blends online and traditional class meetings. Students get the best of both worlds with the flexibility of online courses combined with the personal attention and interactivity of face-to-face delivery.

Alumni On The Move!

Western Illinois University is proud of its 120,000+ alumni from all around the world! We salute the most recent accomplishments and achievements of our alumni! #LeatherneckPride

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