Welcome to the United States!  I am delighted to begin my new journey at Western this fall simultaneous with your arrival.  Our country, and indeed our world, is currently undergoing many challenges.  The bold and enterprising spirit that enabled you to take this journey will surely factor into your inevitable success.  We look forward to assisting you along the way and to being part of that success.  Thank you for trusting us with your tertiary education.  I look forward to getting to know you better in the coming years as I also integrate into the culture of our great institution... Welcome to Western Illinois University.

Dr. Glean, Executive Director, Center for International Affairs

•	PLEASE NOTE:  Due to COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance states that international students are required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to Macomb. You will be required to do this whether you are living on campus or living in the community.
•	Students will be assessed by the Beu Health Center staff.
•	Residence halls will be open beginning August 6.Students can choose to stay in a residence hall until they move into their housing choices. The cost is $160. 
•	Students will need to fill out a summer preference form. Information can be found by clicking the Summer Housing link on this page:
http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/housing/special_housing_options/summer.php
•	Summer Housing form: http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/housing/resources/forms/SU2020HousingPreference.pdf

•	Western’s English as a Second Language (WESL) Institute is part of the Center for International Affairs and provides an intensive program in academic English for international students who are preparing to enter an American college or university. WESL Institute is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). The WESL curriculum is designed and taught by professional faculty to prepare students academically, socially, and culturally for success as university students.
•	Students will be assessed during New International Student Orientation and placed in the appropriate level of WESL.
•	Students should bring proper identification and $100 USD for the placement test.
Housing and Dining Services
Housing Options

Funding Opportunities

School of Graduate Studies
•	The School of Graduate Studies is located in Sherman Hall 116.
•	All international applications, both undergraduate and graduate, are processed through Graduate Studies.
•	Immigration questions should be directed to the Graduate Studies International Admissions staff.
•	Email:  international-ed@wiu.edu
•	Graduate assistantship information may be found on the Website at:  http://www.wiu.edu/graduate_studies/

Beu Health Center

Billing and Receivables

Recreation Center

The Center for International Affairs