Undergraduate Admissions

Graduation Guarantee (GradTrac)

Western Illinois University guarantees new freshmen that if you meet GradTrac requirements you will graduate in four years or your remaining tuition will be free. During your four years, your progress will be monitored by your advisor, which will simplify course scheduling. This program is absolutely free! Your responsibility is to meet the requirements of the GradTrac agreement. Regularly-admitted freshmen are eligible to apply for GradTrac. See your advisor to participate.

Student Requirements

  • Sign the GradTrac Agreement and declare your interest in a specific college or major*.
  • Maintain an average of 15-16 hours of course work each semester that applies toward degree requirements.
  • Meet the grade point requirements defined by your college and/or program.
  • Meet regularly with your advisor to review degree progress.
  • You may change majors and remain in GradTrac if the advisor of the new program verifies in writing that you can complete all remaining requirements within the time line specified by the GradTrac Agreement.
  • You may enroll in an additional major or minor if you can complete these extra requirements and those of your first major and minor within the agreed-upon GradTrac degree plan.

*See complete list of programs participating in GradTrac below.

How to apply for GradTrac

Applying for GradTrac is easy and only requires the submission of a simple form.

  1. Stop by to see your academic advisor and ask to submit an application for GradTrac, or
  2. Download an application form (PDF) from the Office of the Registrar's forms web page.

Programs participating in GradTrac

  • See the complete list here

GradTrac Details

Contact Info

Undergraduate Admissions
Sherman Hall 115
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Email: admissions@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 298-3157