Accepted Students to Western Illinois University-Quad Cities

Quad Cities Campus

Newly Accepted Students to Western Illinois University-Quad Cities

Congratulations! You have been accepted to Western Illinois University.

You can call yourself a Leatherneck!

Fun Fact: Western Illinois is the only public school in the U.S. that has permission through the Department of the Navy to use the United States Marine Corps official seal, mascot (the bulldog) and nickname, The Fighting Leathernecks.

Now that you have been accepted to Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, there are a few things you need to be sure to do to prepare for the start of your first semester. Below is a step-by-step guide on what you should do now that you are accepted.

Step 1 - Activating Your Student Accounts

You have 2 students accounts that will be your navigational tools through your Western education: ECom and STARS.

Your ECom Account

Your ECom account grants you access to:

A Google Apps account (which includes access to Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, etc.) with unlimited storage space
1GB of storage space for web pages and/or personal files on a backed up, local network drive
Access to services requiring use of an ECom username/password (i.e. computer labs and WesternOnline)

Managing Your ECom Account

University password policy

Your Student/Alumni Records System (STARS) Account

The Student/Alumni Records System (STARS) provides students, alumni, and employees with access to their university records from 3:00 a.m. to midnight (CST), seven days a week.

STARS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Step 2 - Meet Your Academic Advisor and Schedule an Appointment

Make an Appointment Today!

One of the ways WIU-QC implements its core values is by offering professional advisors. The Advisors are trained and experienced in advising and committed to it full time. WIU-QC students appreciate the professional attention to their unique individual needs.

Meet Your Academic Advisor Questions? Phone: (309)762-1988

Step 3 - Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

Apply Now!

Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

Over 75% of Western students receive financial assistance and/or scholarships!

Apply for Financial Aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
Apply for Scholarships

Questions? Contact call (309)762-9080

WIU-Quad Cities Financial Aid

Step 4 - Attend Student Orientation

Find What You Need

Plan to attend a new student orientation. Orientation sessions are scheduled prior to the beginning of the Fall and Spring terms of each year. Notification of available dates will be mailed and emailed to you so please check your mailboxes!

Additional information and online registration available now.

Note: You will need to activiate your ECom account to access your WIU email account. Please refer to Step 1 for activation instructions.

Step 5 - Ordering Your Textbooks

Find Out How

1. By Telephone:
Order your textbooks directly from the WIU Union Bookstore toll free at 1-800-338-6369.

2. Online:
Order your textbooks online directly from the WIU Union Bookstore at books.wiu.edu with the same delivery choices as the telephone orders.

3. Textbook Rental:
See bookstore.wiu.edu/ for more information on rental of select titles.