Western Illinois University

Life as a Leatherneck is a life of community and collaboration. When you visit Western Illinois University (WIU), you get your first taste of Western life through campus tours, meetings with faculty and admissions staff, and Q&As with current students.

Immerse yourself in WIU’s welcoming community, where vibrant student life promotes connections and engagement; rigorous academics push you to achieve your dreams; and hands-on learning crops up in every classroom, internship, and extracurricular activity.

Visit WIU over a weekend, for an open house, in a showcase event, or from anywhere in the world on a virtual WIU tour.

Individual students and parents can learn why WIU is an outstanding option for you at a 35-45 minute group presentation from Undergraduate Admissions, followed by a walking tour of the Macomb campus led by a current WIU student ambassador.

Experience all that WIU offers and see yourself as a Leatherneck! Learn about academic programs, meet current students, picture yourself in a residence hall, eat lunch in a dining center, and get a full campus tour.

Come tour WIU campus, connect with our team, and get personalized help with your next steps, whether it’s exploring financial aid, signing up for orientation, completing housing, or starting your admissions application. Your Leatherneck journey starts here!

Whether you’re coming from a community college or another four-year school, you can transfer seamlessly. Join us for exclusive transfer events to learn more about WIU.

Meet 1:1 with your admission counselor, who is fully dedicated to YOUR success! Discuss your application, get answers about next steps and more.