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Admission - Apply Now!  New Deadline-January 15th.

CSP Recruitment and Selection Philosophy

The College Student Personnel Program at Western Illinois University is committed to recruiting and selecting students from throughout the United States and other countries who are representative of a diverse and pluralistic society.
Efforts are made to create an environment within the program which is supportive of diversity with regard to race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religious background.

Admission Requirements

An applicant for admission to the College Student Personnel program must also complete the application process in the School of Graduate Studies at www.wiu.edu/grad/

The School of Graduate Studies

1. Application for admission to the Graduate School available here www.wiu.edu/grad/
2. Official transcripts of all previous college course work
3. An application for an assistantship:   http://www.wiu.edu/graduate_studies/current_students/forms/assist.pdf                                                                                   (This form is part of the online application and can be completed and submitted electronically with your application to the School of Graduate Studies).                       *Do not  upload admissions materials on online application-please send to CSP Department.

The College Student Personnel Program Requires

1. The personal data sheet  (Click here to download CSP  Personal Data Sheet)
2. A one-two page essay titled "My Interest in College Personnel Work"
3. A current resume
4. Three letters of recommendation*(Click here to download CSP Reference Form.pdf )
5. A personal interview **

Completed applications will be reviewed by faculty as they are received. A pool of candidates will be invited for on-campus interviews. The department will notify candidates of their admission status shortly after the personal interview. An official letter from WIU's School of Graduate Studies will follow.

Please send current resume, your personal essay, the three completed letters of recommendation, and the personal data form to:

College Student Personnel Recruitment
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Horabin Hall 115
Macomb, IL 61455

* Three letters of recommendation. The recommendation should be from individuals able to provide pertinent information regarding the candidate's skills, potential for success in the field of student affairs, maturity, and level of responsibility. At least one reference should be from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's academic performance. Letters submitted as part of the graduate assistant application may be used.

**A personal interview. The interview is the final stage of the admission process. It will be scheduled to coincide with assistantship interviews on campus. Candidates should be aware that attending one of our two-day "CSP Days" interview events (typically one in late February and one in mid March) is critical to their candidacy.

"Interested in learning more about the College Student Personnel program at Western Illinois University?  CSP Photo Story   Join us when we will be CHATTING LIVE this fall!  This is your chance to ask any questions you may have about the CSP program as well as hear from some current graduate students and staff.  To register to chat, please visit this link: http://groupchat02.askadmissions.net/01/Landingpage.aspx?clientname=wiu

Affirmative Action / ADA Compliance
Western Illinois University complies fully with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, orders, and regulations. The University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity institution and affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as disabled veteran in employment, programs, and services. WIU's commitment to nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action embraces the entire University community including faculty, staff, and students. The University also has policies on sexual harassment and racial and ethnic harassment. Inquiries regarding these policies and regulations may be directed to the Affirmative Action / ADA Compliance Office, Sherman Hall 202, 309-298-1977.