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Detailed Student Schedule

Day 1

  • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Residence Hall Check-in, Higgins Hall
    Go to the student line for your room assignment and materials. If time, you may take your overnight belongings up to your room. Wear your nametag at all times to identify you with the program and do not lose your meal tickets.
  • 12:30-1 p.m. Program Check-in, Gallery (by Grand Ballroom), University Union, first level
  • 1-1:15 p.m. Leatherneck Launch, Grand Ballroom, University Union, first level
    Western Illinois University administrators will deliver greetings, opening remarks, and introduce the Orientation Team.
  • 1:15-1:45 p.m. Break the Ice, Breakout Rooms
  • 1:45-3 p.m. Math and English Placements, Heritage Room, University Union, second level
    Students will complete a math placement information sheet and write a 40-minute essay.
  • 3-3:15 p.m. University Welcome, Grand Ballroom, University Union, first level
  • 3:15-3:30 p.m. First Year Experience, Grand Ballroom, University Union, first level
    Learn about Western's First Year Experience (FYE) program and how it will enhance your college experience.
  • 3:30-3:50 p.m. Pre-advising Announcements, Grand Ballroom, University Union, first level
    Information to help students prepare for the Major/Program Meetings held on Day 2 will be presented. Academic advising information will be reviewed. There will be brief presentations from the School of Music, Military Science, Centennial Honors College, Study Abroad, and Veterans Resource Center.
  • 3:50-4:30 p.m. Academic and Personal Responsibility, Grand Ballroom, University Union, first level
    A faculty member and Orientation Team members will present a discussion featuring the Five Tips for Success that all incoming students should know before beginning college, exploring how students can make good choices both personally and academically.
  • 4:45-5:30 p.m. Floor Meetings, Higgins Hall, assigned floors
    Orientation Team members will introduce students to their roommate for the evening and go over evening expectations.
  • 5:30-6:45 p.m. Dinner, West Dining Center, Thompson Hall
    Enjoy dinner with family members or eat with new friends. Wear your lanyard (name tag) with your meal tickets.
  • 7:15-8:00 p.m. Health, Safety, and College Life Skits, Grand Ballroom, University Union, first level
    Relax and enjoy realistic and humorous looks into some of the issues that college students face during their college years.
  • 8:00-8:45 p.m. Group Discussions, Breakout Rooms
    Engage in lively small group discussions about the different topics presented in the skits.
  • 9-11 p.m. Rocky After Dark: Evening Entertainment, Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Centerl
    Kick back, enjoy refreshments, and have fun meeting other new students at Western.
  • 11:30 p.m. Residence Hall Doors Lock, Higgins Hall
    All students are required to be in the building for the remainder of the evening.

Day 2

  • 7-8:30 a.m. Residence Hall Check-out, Higgins Hall Lobby
    Return your room keys to the front desk. Breakfast, West Dining Center, Thompson Hall Enjoy breakfast with family, new friends, and Orientation Team members.
  • 7:30-8:15 a.m. Honors College Breakfast, West Dining Center, Private Dining Room, Thompson Hall
  • Prospective Honors students and their families are invited to eat breakfast with representatives from the Centennial Honors College. Students will receive general information about the Honors College and specific information about Honors classes available in the fall semester.
  • 8:15-8:45 a.m. Major/Program Meetings Check-in, Leslie F. Malpass Library, (blue dots–Morgan Hall)
  • 8:45-9:30 a.m. Major/Program Meetings, Malpass Library (blue dots–Morgan Hall)
    Academic advisors will distribute relevant materials, talk about major and program requirements, and answer questions about the advising process and the selection of fall semester classes.
  • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Advising and Final Placements, Malpass Library (blue dots–Morgan Hall)
    Students will meet with academic advisors, be placed in math classes and foreign language (if appropriate), and select courses for the fall semester. Student leaders will be available to help students access STARS and their ECom accounts, if needed.
  • 11:30-11:45 a.m. Students return to University Union
  • 11:30 a.m.-noon Disability Resource Center, Fox Room, University Union, first level
    Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides accommodations and services to students with disabilities. DRC professionals will meet one-on-one with participants to address individual questions and concerns.
    Commuter Student Session, Springfield Room, University Union, first level
    Students who will be living off campus will have the opportunity to hear from and speak to Orientation Team members about unique experiences they may face.
  • *11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch/Time on your own, Food Court, University Union, ground level
    Meet up with family members for lunch.
  • 12:45-2 p.m. It's All About University Life
          12:45-1:20 p.m.....Purple Paw–Grand Ballroom...... Gold Paw–Heritage Room
          1:15-2 p.m........... Purple Paw–Heritage Room....... Gold Paw–Grand Ballroom
    Campus Life, Grand Ballroom, University Union, first level
    Get a glimpse into experiencing life on campus at WIU. University Housing and Dining Services and University Technology will highlight different residence hall communities, dining options, and what you need to know to stay connected.
    Paying for College, Heritage Room, University Union, second level
    Representatives from the Billing and Receivables Office and the Financial Aid Office will discuss anticipated costs, the billing process, payment plans, applying for financial aid, award notification, loan procedures, anticipated cost, billing process, and payment plans.
  • 2 p.m. Class Registration, TBA
    Academic advisors will assist students with the registration process. Students will officially register for fall semester classes.
  • *Upon Program Completion Student Services Fair, Prairie Lounge, University Union, first level
    Meet family members at the fair. This is your chance to have individual questions answered by various offices on topics such as housing, financial aid, billing, parking, and student health insurance, to name a few.
  • *Upon Program Completion Campus Walking Tours, Leave from Prairie Lounge, University Union, first level
    If you are interested in seeing our campus, Orientation Team members will lead you on a campus tour.

* Students can have their Western photo IDs taken at the Student Assistance and Parent Service Center, University Union, first level, or at University Housing and Dining Services (except Saturday), Seal Hall, first floor.