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WIU Earns 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll Recognition

July 29, 2026

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MACOMB, IL - - A continued commitment to supporting transfer students has earned Western Illinois University a spot on the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll.

The PTK Transfer Honor Roll is one of the nation's most comprehensive recognitions of transfer excellence and celebrates institutions that have demonstrated exceptional success in creating pathways that help community college transfer students earn bachelor's degrees.

"The continued recognition in being named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll highlights what a great destination WIU is for transfer students," WIU Associate Director of Admissions & Director of Transfer Services Kassie Daly said. "Our affordable tuition paired with automatic transfer student scholarships, straightforward transfer policies and support all the way through the process makes WIU the perfect recipient for this award."

The Honor Roll evaluates how well institutions support transfer students from admission through graduation. The 275 recognized institutions demonstrated exceptional performance across multiple measures of transfer success. Among this year's recognized institutions:


  • Average percentage of transfer students in the undergraduate population: 56%

  • Average bachelor's degree completion rate for transfer students: 77%

  • Average percentage of transferred credits applied toward a degree: 88%

  • Average percentage of transfer students receiving merit-based financial aid: 76%

"Recognition matters because it shines a light on what works," said Heather Yush, Senior Director of College Relations for Phi Theta Kappa. "When colleges are recognized for transfer excellence, they create powerful examples that inspire other institutions to strengthen their own transfer pathways. Ultimately, that means more students earn the bachelor's degrees they set out to achieve."

For more information on transferring to WIU, visit wiu.edu/transfer.

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