2023 WIU Transfer Viewbook

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•∞ Agriculture

• Agricultural Business

• Agricultural Science

• Agriculture Teacher Education (6-12) *

Anthropology ∞

Art

• Art Studio

• Art Teacher Education (K-12) *

• Graphic Design

Biology

• Botany

• Environmental Biology

• Medical Sciences (Pre-Health Professionals)

• Microbiology

• Science/Biology Teacher Education *

• Zoology

Broadcasting & Journalism

• Advertising and Public Relations

• Broadcast Production

• Multimedia Journalism

• Sports Broadcasting

Business Analytics ∞ Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Chemistry

• Pharmacy

• Science/Chemistry Teacher Ed *

Civil Engineering ²

Clinical Laboratory Science

Communication

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Computer Science

Construction & Facilities

Management

Cybersecurity

Economics ∞

Educational Studies

Electrical Engineering ²

Elementary Education

• Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) • *

• Elementary Education (1-6)

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• English as a Second Language Education (9-12)

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• Multilingual Education

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Emergency Management ∞

Engineering ²

Engineering Technology

• English

• Creative Writing

• English Teacher Education *

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• Literature and Language

• Professional Writing

• Exercise Science Finance ∞ Fire Protection Services

• Fire Administration ∞

• Fire Medic

• Fire Science

Foreign Languages & Cultures

• French

• French Teacher Education (K-12) *

• Spanish

• Spanish Teacher Education (K-12) *

Forensic Chemistry

General Studies

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Geographic Information Science

• Geoenvironment & Planning

• Geospatial Science ∞

Geology

• Environmental Geology

• Geology

• Paleontology

Health Services Management History

• History ∞

• History Teacher Education (9-12) *

• Pre-Law

Human Resource Management

•∞ Information Systems

• Law Enforcement & Justice Administration

•∞ Liberal Arts and Sciences

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• African American Studies

• Paired Minors

• Management

Marketing

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• Enterprise Marketing ∞

• Marketing Technology

• Omni-Channel Marketing Mathematics

• Actuarial Science

• Data Science and Statistics

• Mathematics

• Mathematics Teacher Education *

Mechanical Engineering ² Meteorology

• Applied Meteorology

• Operational Meteorology

Middle Level Education (5-8) * Music

• Applied Music

• Music Business

• Music Teacher Education (K-12) *

• Music Therapy

Musical Theatre

Nursing ∞

Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition & Foodservice Management

Physical Education *

Physics

• Engineering Physics

• Materials Science

• Science/Physics - Teacher Education *

• Standard Physics

Political Science

• American Government

• International Relations/ Comparative Politics

• Political Science - General ∞

• Pre-Law

• Public Administration/Public Policy ∞

Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Psychology

• Public Health

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Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration

• Adapted Recreation and Inclusion

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• Community Organizations

• Outdoor Recreation

• Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration

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• Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Social Work

Sociology ∞ Special Education (K-12) *

Speech Pathology & Audiology

Supply Chain Management

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Accountancy

• Anthropology

Business Analytics

Communication

• Economics

Emergency Management

Finance

Fire Protection Services

• Fire Administration

General Studies

• Geographic Information Science

• Geoenvironment & Planning

• Geospatial Science

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History

• History

Human Resource Management

• Law Enforcement & Justice Administration

• Management

• Marketing

• Enterprise Marketing

Nursing

• Nursing - RN/BSN Completion

Political Science

• Political Science - General

• Public Administration/Public Policy

Sociology

Supply Chain Management

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Theatre

• Performance

• Production/Design

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Make your home at WIU!

Life at WIU

• Live on campus in the Transfer Year Experience Living Learning Community.

• Meal plans are available to all transfer students whether you live in the residence halls or off campus.

• Make connections by joining the Transfer Student Organization.

• Students with fewer than 60 earned credit hours are required to live on campus. Exemptions are allowed with an approved petition.

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Prepared for your Future!

WIU’s Career Center has you covered

• Resume Building and Review

• Job & Internship Searches

• Interview Assistance

• Career Discovery

• Graduate School Applications

CENTENNIAL HONORS COLLEGE

Want to boost your resume?

Earn exclusive scholarships?

Learn more at wiu.edu/honors

Check out the places WIU alumni are working, changing the world, and living out their dreams!

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Paying for your degree

$19,001 IS THE AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD STUDENTS RECEIVED LAST YEAR

Learn more at wiu.edu/financialaid

Visit wiu.edu/scholarships to apply for scholarships and find additional opportunities. NO out-of-state tuition

All U.S. students pay the same rate. 0% Tuition Increase 4-year Tuition Guarantee freezes your tuition costs in place ☃

How much does it cost to attend WIU?

Making college accessible and affordable is at the core of WIU. We hold some of the same accreditations as top universities at a fraction of the cost.*

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 US Students $428.26 $12,847.80 Intl. Students $591.61 $17,748.30 6

*Annual estimates are for a new student enrolling in 15-credit

FILE THE FAFSA AT STUDENTAID.GOV USE OUR FAFSA CODE: 001780

‘Necks Steps to Transfer

1. How do I apply?

• Complete an online application at wiu.edu/apply

• Pay the $30 application fee or send fee waiver

• 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 freshmen and transfer students.

3. What about my college credit?

Transfer guides ��

Get guidance from Transfer Admissions Counselors

wiu.edu/transfer

See which courses to take at your community college. wiu.edu/transferguides

See how individual courses transfer. transferology.com

• WIU reviews credit from regionally accredited institutions in the US.

• WIU reviews credits completed through military training, dual credit, Advanced Placement College-Level Equivalency, and International Baccalaureate programs. Remedial coursework is counted towards GPA and for the minimum credits needed for admission, not transfer credit.

4. Have an Associate Degree already?

• 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.

5. 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.

Military Friendly

Send documents to:

Undergraduate Admissions

Western Illinois University 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 transfer@wiu.edu

• 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

3 CAMPUSES — MACOMB, QUAD CITIES, & ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS transfer@wiu.edu (309) 298-3157 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 wiu.edu/transfer Connect with Admissions @wiuadmissions @westerniluniv

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

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Things you should know. Ready to take this to the ‘Necks Level? Visit & apply TODAY! Transferring to another school, even in the midst of covid, was a scary and intimidating thought, but WIU made it exceedingly effortless and handled everything! Noah Mendenhall, BS ‘22 in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

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