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WIU Graduation Fall 2025

January 28, 2026

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - A total of 502 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Fall 2025 semester at Western Illinois University.

Bachelor's degrees were awarded to 323 graduates.

Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This includes: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale; Magna Cum Laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA; and Cum Laude, 3.6-3.74 GPA.

Master's degrees were earned by 179 graduates.

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