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Welcome to Western Illinois University

We are pleased you have decided to attend Western Illinois University and are proud to welcome you into our community. The college experience offers many new and exciting challenges. It is important to realize you are not alone in dealing with these new and perhaps unfamiliar situations. There are many people and services available on our campus to help ease your transition.

We understand you may have questions about your upcoming experience at Western Illinois University. This booklet, as part of your orientation, introduces many of the resources available to students and families. These resources will continue to provide assistance throughout the year as you adjust to academic and campus life.

College is filled with new experiences and opportunities that help individuals grow and develop as students, citizens, and leaders. We encourage you to take advantage of this time, as well as the resources available at our University, to explore and discover your potential. Once again, we welcome you to Western Illinois University and wish you success in the years ahead.

A message for families: We recognize the challenges you and your student are facing, and we are here to assist in any way possible. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Student Development and Orientation at (309) 298-1884.

~ The Orientation Staff