2025 WIU Transfer Viewbook

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TRANSFER CENTRAL Will I Get Credit?

Transfer Credit WIU reviews credit from any regionally accredited institution all over the country. Official transcripts are required for transfer credit.

Remedial Coursework Counted toward the minimum credits needed for admission but does not count toward transfer credit. Counted toward GPA. External Credit WIU reviews credits completed through military training, dual credit, Advanced Placement, College-Level Equivalency, and International Baccalaureate programs.

Admissions Scholarship Deadlines?

All WIU Transfer Scholarships have an application priority deadline of August 1 for Fall 2026 and January 1 for Spring 2026 and are awarded on a first come, first served basis subject to the availability of funding.

Students must be registered by August 28 for fall and January 23 for spring.

There is no deadline for admissions applications but you will not be able to register after the first week of classes.

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Official vs. Unofficial School of Education Transcripts?

Requirements WIU accepts unofficial and official transcripts to make an admissions decision. Official transcripts are sent directly from each previous school. Official transcripts are required to register for classes. All final official transcripts from each previous school must be on file with WIU prior to the term in which you intend to start classes.

Have an Associate Degree already?

Students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from any regionally accredited college in the United States will enter Western with their University General Education requirements met and be guaranteed admission.

Nursing Deadlines and Minimum Requirements

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Students apply to the School of Nursing separately through the Centralized Application Service (CAS).

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Students must have a complete application on file by March 1 for fall admission.

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Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale and at least a C+ or better in all Nursing support course.

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2.0 GPA for Early Childhood

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2.5 GPA for Elementary Education, Middle Level Education, Special Education, and Secondary Education EXCEPT History (2.75 GPA for History)

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Substantial Earnings •

#1 in graduate earnings among Illinois public universities, as recognized by Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education

High Student Access •

#2 in access statewide — which means we serve a diverse, inclusive student body

Military Friendly •

Nationally recognized Military Friendly School

A Top Public University •

AACSB Accredited Business Program (Top 2% Worldwide)

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National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

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WIU is consistently ranked for value, impact, and academic quality as a “Best Midwestern College” for 21 years by The Princeton Review

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Top 25% Transfer Friendliness

6,000+ students 77% from Illinois 39% of students transferred to WIU 3.04 GPA average of transfer students 12% out-of-state 31% students of color

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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Accountancy ∞ Agriculture ◊ • Agricultural Business • Agricultural Science • Agriculture Teacher Education (6-12) * Anthropology ∞ Applied Economics ∞ Art ◊ • Art Studio • Art Teacher Education (K-12) * • Graphic Design Biology • Environmental Biology • Medical Sciences (Pre-Health Professionals) • Microbiology • Science/Biology Teacher Education * • Zoology Broadcasting & Journalism ◊ Business Administration • Business Analytics ∞ • Economics ∞ • Finance ◊ ∞ • Human Resource Management ∞ • Management ∞ • Marketing ∞ • Supply Chain Management ∞ Chemistry ◊ • Biochemistry • Chemistry • Pharmacy • Science/Chemistry Teacher Education *

Mechanical Engineering + ²

Emergency Management ◊ ∞

Middle Level Education (5-8) *

Engineering Technology +

Music • Applied Music • Music Business • Music Teacher Education (K-12) * • Music Therapy

English • Creative Writing • English Teacher Education * • Literature and Language • Professional Writing

Fire Protection Services ◊ • Fire Administration ∞ • Fire Science

Nutrition & Dietetics

Foreign Languages & Cultures • French • French Teacher Education (K-12) * • Spanish • Spanish Teacher Education (K-12) *

Physical Education *

Forensic Chemistry ◊ General Studies ◊ ∞ Geographic Information Science ◊ • Geoenvironment & Planning ∞ • Geospatial Science ∞ Health Services Management ◊

Communication ◊ ∞

Information Systems

Computer Science ◊

Law Enforcement & Justice Administration ◊ ∞

Educational Studies ◊ Electrical Engineering + ²

Musical Theatre Nursing

Clinical Laboratory Science

Cybersecurity

Meteorology ◊ • Applied Meteorology • Operational Meteorology

Exercise Science

History ◊ • History ∞ • History - Teacher Education (9-12) * • Pre-Law

Construction Management

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Elementary Education • Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) + * • Elementary Education (1-6) + * • English as a Second Language Ed. (9-12) • * • Multilingual Education + *

Liberal Arts and Sciences • African American Studies • Paired Minors Management ◊ ∞ Mathematics ◊ • Actuarial Science • Data Science and Statistics • Mathematics • Mathematics Teacher Education *

Nutrition & Foodservice Management

Physics • Engineering Physics • Science/Physics Teacher Education * • Standard Physics Political Science ◊ • Government and Politics • Pre-Law Psychology • Forensic Psychology • Psychology Public Health Public Relations Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration ◊ Social Work Sociology ◊ ∞ Special Education (K-12) * Speech Pathology & Audiology • Speech Language Pathology Assistant • Speech Pathology and Audiology Theatre • Performance • Production/Design

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Accountancy

Creative Writing

Agricultural Economics

Criminalistics

Agricultural Technology Management

Cybersecurity

Agriculture Agronomy Algorithms and Data Management American Sign Language Animal Science

Dance Economics Educational Studies Emergency Management Emergency Management (Operational)

Human Resource Management Industrial Technology Information Systems Information Technology International Business International Studies Jazz Studies Latinx Studies

Anthropology

Emergency Management (Tactical)

App Development

English

Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Applied Artificial Intelligence

Environmental Studies

Legal Studies

Applied Mathematics

Event Planning and Management

Management

Art History Art Studio Broadcasting and Journalism

Film Finance Fire Administration

Business

Fire Science

Business Analytics

Forensic Chemistry

Cannabis and Culture

Forensic Psychology

Cannabis Cultivation

Forensic Science

Chemistry

French

Coaching

Geographic Information Systems

Communication Computer Science Computer Science Education

Geography Geology Global Politics

Law and Society

Manufacturing Technology

Operations Management Philosophy Physics Plant Breeding Political Science Pre MBA Precision Agriculture Professional Writing Psychology Public Administration and Public Service Queer Studies Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration

Mathematics

Religious Studies

Mental Health

Security Administration

Microbiology

Social Media

Middle Level Literacy Teaching

Sociology

Middle Level Mathematics Teaching

Stage Combat

Middle Level Science Teaching Middle Level Social Studies Teaching Music Music Business

Graphic Design

Construction and Facilities Technology

Health Communication

Natural Resources Conservation

History

Network Technologies

Homeland Security

Nonprofit Administration

Spanish Supply Chain Management Sustainable Business Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Theatre Weather and Climate Women’s Studies Zoology

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PREP

INTEGRATED 5-YEAR MASTER’S DEGREES Business Administration (MBA)

Occupational Safety

Marketing

Conceptual Physics

Corrections

Nutrition

Educational Studies

Political Science

Pre-Engineering

Chemistry

GIScience and Geoenvironment

Public Safety Administration

Pre-Forestry

History

Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration

Pre-Health (Pre-Medicine)

College Student Personnel Communication

Mathematics

Sociology

Pre-Law (Political Science)

Computer Science

Museum Studies

Sport Management

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Pre-Law (History)

+ Program available on both campuses ◊ 5-Year Integrated Masters ∞ Online Major * Teacher Education available ² Final two years at WIU-QC

NAVIGATION SYMBOLS USED

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OPTIONS

Room to Grow Here

SUPPORT SERVICES Career Services: 500+ employers recruit WIU students annually Academic Support: Free tutoring, Writing Center, and specialized advising Counseling & Wellness: Therapy, mental health support, and wellness programs Disability Resources: Works with students on accommodation requests 8 Food Pantry: Provides free food and personal care items to students in need

Room Options Living on campus is a great way to make lifelong friends.

Choose from single, super single, or double room styles - wiu.edu/housing for 360 degree room views.

Meal plans are available to all students, whether you live on or off campus.

Living-Learning Communities at WIU Choose the Transfer Year Experience or Over Age of 21 community floor options to live with other transfer students.

Thompson double

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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YOUR PEOPLE, YOUR VIBE, YOUR WIU YOUR PEOPLE, YOUR VIBE, YOUR WIU YOUR PEOPLE, YOUR VIBE, YOUR WIU Experience campus life:

Game days, Homecoming, First Wednesday Art Nights, Bingo Nights, Rockython Dance Marathon, and more—all FREE!

Join a sorority or fraternity: Choose from National Panhellenic, Interfraternity, Multicultural Councils

Clubs & Organizations:

200+ options, including Minorities in Blue, Hoof and Horn, and more.

Transfer Student Org:

Connect with fellow transfer students who share your journey! Join this vibrant community to help you make friends and enjoy fun-filled activities.

The Multicultural Center recognizes and invites students from all backgrounds to build community together.

Casa Latina Cultural Center Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center LGBT*QA Resource Center Women’s Center

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“I was invited to attend the Professional Development Conference before transferring here, and it was an unforgettable experience. A few months later, I attended Transfer Day, where a professor not only remembered me but acknowledged me during his presentation on stage. The attention to detail was evident. I knew I made a good decision by picking WIU." Sophia Gugliotta, Recreation, Park, Tourism, Hospitality (RPTH)

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Paying for your Degree Visit wiu.edu/scholarships to apply for scholarships and find additional opportunities.

FILE THE FAFSA AT STUDENTAID.GOV $17,503 IS THE AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD STUDENTS RECEIVED LAST YEAR

Learn more at wiu.edu/financialaid

Submit a current year FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid with WIU as a school choice prior to the start of the semester of award.

Transfer Commitment

3.50+ GPA on 4.0 scale

Up to $2,000

Up to $8,000

Apply by January 1, 2026 for spring semester and by August 1, 2026 for fall semester.

3.25-3.49 GPA on 4.0 scale

Up to $1,500

Up to $6,000

3.00-3.24 GPA on 4.0 scale

Up to $1,000

Up to $4,000

(automatic award)

Eligible for full or part-time students

(Annually)

(Annually)

(Annually)

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

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Incoming freshman or transfer student

Apply by January 1, 2026 for spring semester and by August 1, 2026 for fall semester.

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Member of Phi Theta Kappa at a community college

(automatic award)

(Over 4 years)

(Over 4 years)

(Over 4 years)

$1,000 1st year scholarship

USE THE COST CALCULATOR TO DETERMINE COST AFTER POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID AT WIU.EDU/COSTS 0% ANNUAL TUITION INCREASE WITH OUR 4-YEAR TUITION FREEZE GUARANTEE

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How much does it cost to attend Western Illinois University?* *Annual 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.

Base Tuition $10,297

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Fees $3,047

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Housing/Dining = $11,889

Total $25,232

Cost per credit hour (tuition & fees)

Annual Tuition Cost

$444.80

$13,344

U.S. Students

No out- of-s tate tuition. A ll U.S . s tudent s pay the same rate.

DO COLLEGE the WESTERN WAY!

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Learn how to qualify at go.wiu.edu/westernway

TUITION AND FEES* FOR 4 YEARS

"Scholarships, to me, feel like recognition of who you are and what you have done."

Alonzo Ruffin, Biology

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Your next steps as a Applying for Admission: Transfer Admission Requirements: 2.0+ cumulative college GPA and 24 semester hours Complete an online application at go.wiu.edu/apply Pay the $30 application fee or send fee waiver Submit a current schedule of in-progress courses Send us your unofficial or official transcripts Military Service? Submit DD-214 or certificate of basic training

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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS transfer@wiu.edu (309) 298-3157 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 wiu.edu/transfer Connect with Admissions @wiuadmissions @westerniluniv admissions@wiu.edu

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Disclaimer: All the information provided in this viewbook pertains to the 2025-2026 academic year only. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois · 1,000