Undergraduate Admissions

2025-26 Discover Western - Macomb Agenda

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.:  Check-In

  • Academic Programs & Support Offices Table Fair
  • Light Refreshments

10:05 a.m.: Formal Program Begins

  • Welcome and Kick-off
  • Overview of program
  • Current WIU students will offer their experience

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.: Academic Breakouts 

  • Meet with staff from your academic program and college (College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Technology, College of Education & Human Services, College of Fine Arts & Communication, School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. Sessions for undeclared students and our Transfer General Studies program)

11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch, Housing and Campus Tour

  • Enjoy lunch in one of our dining centers, along with a tour of a residence hall room and a campus tour

1:15- 2:30 p.m.: Concurrent Sessions

  • Understanding Financial Aid & Scholarships (Freshman students)
  • Understanding Credit Transfer, Financial Aid & Scholarships (Transfer students)
  • Meet 1:1 with an Admissions Counselor 
  • Meet 1:1 with a current student
  • Submit your WIU application
  • Get your WIU merch at the Bookstore 
  • Pick up a free WIU T-shirt! 

2:30 p.m.: Official Program End 

 

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Contact Info

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

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