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50 Years of the College of Business and Technology

Points of Purple Pride

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

Up, up, and away in my beautiful balloon!

Celebrate Family Day and the Macomb Balloon Rally on WIU's beautiful Macomb campus this September.

Get Ready for Homecoming 2016!

Homecoming weekend is less than a month away! Reunions, fun run, parade, tailgating, football and more! There's no place like WIU.

We are WIU!

Visit Western Illinois University and see for yourself just what a great place this is! Our next Discover Western Open House is October 10 - register today!

Attention students from western Illinois ... Western is YOUR University!

Visit Western and discover what YOUR University has to offer!

Our Signature Academic Programs

WIU has 12 Signature Programs noted for their size, unique area of concentration, or accessibility.

WIU: A Military Friendly School

Western Illinois University has a long and rich tradition of honoring and serving veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, and members of the National Guard.

#TraditionofTough

Leatherneck Football is underway. Catch all the action on Hanson Field, online, and on the radio. #LeatherneckPride

Happy Anniversary, CBT!

For 50 years, Western's College of Business and Technology has prepared thousands of students for successful business-related careers.

Events

Sep 22 2016

NFL Great Mike Wagner 2016 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Mike Wagner, former NFL great, has been named the grand marshal for the Western Illinois University 2016 Homecoming Celebration, "Rocky in Space: Our Pride is Out of this World."

Sep 23 2016

Emergency Alert Test Set for Sept. 27

A systemwide test of the WIU Emergency Alert System (WEAS) will be initiated at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27.  

Sep 23 2016

Register Now Fallen Soldiers 5K Fun Run/Walk/One-Mile Walk Oct. 22

Registration continues for the Western Illinois University fifth Fallen Soldiers 5k Run/Walk, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 at the WIU-Macomb campus. This year's event will have a new option for those wishing to walk a bit less than 3.1 miles: a one-mile walk (untimed).

09/25

WIU Women's Soccer v. Missouri State

John MacKenze Alumni Field

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

09/25

Banned and Determined

Malpass Library Garden Lounge

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

09/28

Apply Now for Admission to Western!

To apply for admission to the University, please complete the appropriate application HERE.

Professional Development Series - Through Sept. 27

The College of Business and Technology's Professional Development Series offers an array of sessions in order to prepare students for the job search and a successful career in business.

View the complete schedule and registration details.

Vaccination Clinics - Sept. 28

Beu Health Center will be conducting vaccination clinics in the University Union for students that have been notified they are not compliant with the Illinois State Vaccination requirements. Students are asked to schedule appointments either on-line (choose the schedule code "Vaccination Clinic") or by calling (309) 298-1888.

Log on to the Beu Health Center portal to schedule.

File Your FAFSA - Beginning Oct. 1

WIU students: mark your calendars for Oct. 1. Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are underway beginning that day. WIU students who file their 2017-18 FAFSA on Oct. 1 will be entered to win a $200 book award for the Fall 2017 semester!

View the press release for more details in this change.

Homecoming 2016: Rocky in Space - Oct. 7-8

Join Western Illinois University as we host our annual Homecoming celebration with "Rocky in Space." Homecoming 2016 will feature reunions for the classes of 1966, 1976 and 1991, but alumni of all years are welcome to celebrate being a Leatherneck. Events begin at 5 p.m. Friday with the All Alumni Social. Saturday events include a 5K run/walk, parade, cookout and Leatherneck football versus Indiana State.

View a complete listing of events on the Homecoming website.

Discover Western Open House - Oct. 10

Discover Western open houses allow you to tour the Macomb campus, meet with academic and student services 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.

View more details and register online.

Veterans Services at Western Illinois University

We have a long and rich tradition of serving veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, and members of the National Guard. WIU provides numerous on-campus resources for veterans and military personnel, as well as the flexibility of academic program offerings, including online courses and the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree program.

Visit the Veterans Resource Center for more information, including G.I. Bill information.