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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!

Events

Jan 28 2016

WIU Joins National Distance Learning Council

Western Illinois University has recently been accepted for admission to the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

Jan 25 2016

WIU Spring Career Fair, Grad Program Expo Feb. 2

The Western Illinois University annual Spring Career and Internship Fair is set from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The fair is open free to WIU students, alumni and the public. In conjunction with the WIU Career Development Center, the School of Graduate Studies is hosting the WIU Graduate Program Expo for those interested in attending graduate school at Western. Representatives from graduate programs will be on hand to answer questions related to individual graduate programs.

Jan 26 2016

WIU Professor to Make Carnegie Hall Appearance

Western Illinois University Assistant Professor of Music Penelope Shumate will make a return appearance to New York City's Carnegie Hall in February to perform the Mozart "Requiem," as well as the NYC premiere of Paul Mealor's "Stabat Mater," presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY).

01/31

Housing Renewal: Same Hall/Same Room

Online renewal through STARS

All Day

02/01

Spring restricted schedule changes/Registration by permission

All Day

02/01

Last day to delete Spring course or withdraw with full refund/credit

All Day

02/03

Pay It Forward Blood Drive

University Union Heritage Room

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

02/05

Money Matters: Spending Plans

WIU-Quad Cities 3300 River Drive Moline, IL Building/Room: RIverfront Hall 118

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Apply Now for Admission to Western!

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

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.

View more details on the fair.

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.

View more details on the show.

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.

View more details and register online.

Housing Renewal - Through Feb. 29

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

Visit the Housing Renewal Page for more information about renewal and to learn about the benefits of living on campus!

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.

To participate, contact the Center for International Studies.

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.

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!

Learn more about the Nursing Program at WIU.

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.

Learn more about all the MBA program options.

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

See what our alumni are up to and share your story with us.