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LEATHERNECKS QUAD CITIES
You don’t have to leave to go far!
QUAD CITIES CAMPUS
Experience state-of-the-art facilities in a large metropolitan area at our non-residential campus in the heart of the Quad Cities, along the banks of the Mississippi River.
MACOMB CAMPUS
Experience small-town charm and the perfect home away from home in Macomb, a safe, welcoming community. Explore our residential campus at wiu.edu/admissions.
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Check out the places WIU-QC alumni are working, changing the world, and living out their dreams!
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A Connected Community
• Academic Advisors ✅
• Career Center
• Disability Resources
• Food Pantry ��
• Off Campus Housing ��
• Study Abroad to 50+ Countries ��
• The Closet ��
• Veterans Resource Center
• Writing Center ✏
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24+ ways to be involved
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wiu.edu/qc/studentlife
QUAD CITIES MAJORS
Accountancy • ∞
Civil Engineering ²
Communication • ∞
Electrical Engineering ²
Elementary Education
• Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) • *
• Elementary Education (1-6) • *
• English as a Second Language Education (9-12) • *
• Multilingual Education • *
Engineering ²
Engineering Technology
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English
• Literature and Language •
• Professional Writing
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General Studies
Human Resource Management
CENTENNIAL HONORS COLLEGE
Want to boost your resume?
Earn exclusive scholarships?
Learn more at wiu.edu/honors
Information Systems •
Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences
• African American Studies
• Paired Minors •
Management
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Mechanical Engineering ²
Psychology •
• Psychology
Public Health
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Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration
• Community Organizations •
• Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
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Supply Chain Management
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ONLINE QC DEGREES
Accountancy
Communication
General Studies
Human Resource
Management
Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Management
Supply Chain Management
INTEGRATED 5-YEAR
Master’s Degree
Complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 5 years.
Accountancy
Communication
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Recreation, Park & Tourism
Administration
NAVIGATE SYMBOLS USED
• Program available on both campuses ∞ Program available online
* Teacher Education available ² Final two years completed at WIU-QC
MINORS
Interested in possible minors that complement your major?
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TEAM OLLIE
WIU School of Engineering and Technology team Ollie, led by Professor II-Seop Shin, placed 12th for the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IVGC) and was selected in the top 10 for the Design Competition. Way to go, team Ollie!
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EDUCATION ��
“I AM ABLE TO HAVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, AND MY PROFESSORS ASSISTED ME IN FINDING A JOB AT THE SAME SCHOOL I WILL BE STUDENT TEACHING AT!”
NATALIE LIEWEHR, ‘22 BSE IN EDUCATION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ��
INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED PROGRAM RANKED THE #1 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM IN ILLINOIS
STUDENTS RECEIVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES LIKE HOTLINE, WIU’S STUDENT-RUN CRISIS INTERVENTION TELEPHONE SERVICE.
BUSINESS ��
ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS DEGREES ACCREDITED BY AACSB INTERNATIONAL, A DISTINCTION GIVEN TO LESS THAN 2% OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE.
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Academic Spotlights PSYCHOLOGY ��
60+ programs at wiu.edu/academics
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
“I CHOSE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE THE BEST FIT SINCE I LOVE TO PUT THINGS TOGETHER AND USE MY HANDS. I ENJOY THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THAT WE GET HERE AT WESTERN.”
SLAVKO MICEVIC, MAJORING IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
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Paying for your degree
0% Tuition Increase
$19,001 IS THE AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD STUDENTS RECEIVED LAST YEAR
Types of Aid:
Grants don’t need to be paid back and are awarded based on financial need.
Scholarships don’t have to be paid back and are awarded based on academic or talent merit, and can sometimes be awarded based on financial need.
Loans have to be paid back with interest.
Work study provides on-campus work experience and a paycheck to use towards tuition or other expenses of your education. To see if you qualify, mark work study consideration on your FAFSA.
Learn more at wiu.edu/financialaid
NO out-of-state tuition
All U.S. students pay the same rate.
4-year Tuition Guarantee freezes your tuition costs in place ☃
I chose WIU because it’s the most affordable and only public University in the QUAD CITIES.
Samuel McCullum BS ‘19 & MA ‘21
much does it cost to attend WIU?
college accessible and affordable is at the core of WIU. We hold some of the same accreditations as top universities at
fraction of the cost.*
estimates are for a new student enrolling in 15-credit hours for the fall and spring semesters at the Macomb campus with a residence hall double room and a basic meal plan. Estimates do not include scholarships, textbooks, student health insurance, or personal expenses. All costs and scholarships are subject to change by action of the WIU Board of Trustees. Cost per credit hour (tuition & fees) Total Cost Quad Cities $428.26 $12,847.80 Presidential Scholarship Apply by Dec. 8, 2023, to be considered Only available for freshmen admissions. 3.75+ GPA or meet 2 of the following 3 criteria: • 3.4+ GPA, top 15% graduating class, 24+/1160+ ACT/SAT • Enroll in the Centennial Honors College • Demonstrated leadership ability and community engagement Paid in Full Awards are determined by a selection committee that considers academic merit, leadership ability and community engagement. FILE THE FAFSA AT STUDENTAID.GOV
Visit wiu.edu/scholarships to apply for scholarships and find additional opportunities. How
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USE OUR FAFSA CODE: 001780
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‘Necks Steps for Quad Cities
1. How do I apply?
• Complete an online application at wiu.edu/apply
• Pay the $30 application fee or send fee waiver
• Freshman Admission Requirements
2.75+ GPA on a 4.0 scale
3.44+ GPA on a 5.0 scale
• Transfer Admission Requirements
2.0+ cumulative college GPA
• Send us your unofficial or official transcripts
2. When is the deadline?
• There is no application deadline for freshman and transfer students
3. What about my college credit?
Transfer guides ��
See which courses to take at your community college. wiu.edu/transferguides
See how individual courses transfer. transferology.com
• WIU reviews credit from any regionally accredited institution all over the country. Students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from any regionally accredited college in the United States will enter Western with their University General education requirements met and be guaranteed admission. WIU reviews credits completed through military training, dual credit, Advanced Placement College-Level Equivalency, and International Baccalaureate programs
4. Official vs. unofficial transcripts?
• WIU accepts unofficial and official transcripts to make an admission decision. Official transcripts are sent directly from each previous school to WIU
• Students must have official transcripts to register for classes and final, official transcripts, on file with WIU prior to the term in which they intend to start classes
Send documents to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455
admissions@wiu.edu
Military Friendly ��
• Special tuition rate for active military
• Application fee waiver available for Veterans
• Military training will be reviewed for college credit
• After you apply, Submit DD - 214 or certificate of basic training
Learn more about military benefits at wiu.edu/vrc
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17 - AVERAGE CLASS SIZE �� 7,500+ TOTAL ENROLLMENT �� MILLIONS AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY �� 94% OF CLASSES TAUGHT BY FULL-TIME �� FACULTY INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS 19 YEARS AS A BEST MIDWESTERN COLLEGE �� — PRINCETON REVIEW 3 CAMPUSES — QUAD CITIES, MACOMB, & ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS admissions@wiu.edu (309) 762-1495 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265 wiu.edu/qc/admissions Connect with Admissions @wiuadmissions @wiuquadcities Things you should know. Ready to take this to the ‘Necks Level? Visit & apply TODAY! Disclaimer: All the information provided in this view book pertains to the 2023-2024 academic year only. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois · 7,500
