Admissions

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You're In!

Next Steps for Transfer Students

Have you been accepted? Congratulations! We encourage you to commit to Western as soon as you receive your acceptance information to secure your spot as a Leatherneck. No enrollment deposit is required!

Meet your Admission Counselor
Log in to STARS

STARS will be your go-to place as a Leatherneck to access class registration, grades, financial aid information, billing information, and much more.

Access your STARS student portal to:

  1. Register for orientation
  2. Check your Financial Aid offer

Log in to STARS with your WIU ID as the username. Your date of birth (mmddyyy format) will be the temporary password when you first log in. Contact the Support Center at (309) 298-8324 (298-TECH) for assistance.

Activate your WIU email

This will be the main form of communication to connect you with Financial Aid, campus life, and more.

Activate your electronic communication (ECom) account

Use your WIU ID and your ECOM username to set up your WIU email account. Visit wiu.edu/activate to get started.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

A few weeks after your admission, your transfer credit evaluation will be available in STARS. This will provide details on how your previous coursework from other institutions fits into your new WIU degree plan. Once your transfer credit evaluation is ready, you can connect with your academic advisor.

Connect with your Academic Advisor

After your transfer credit evaluation is available in STARS, you are now ready to meet with your academic advisor to plan classes. The contact information for your academic advisor is in STARS. You will setup a meeting with them to begin the registration process. Official transcripts are required in order to register for classes.

Sign up for Leatherneck Launch

One-day, on-campus Leatherneck Launch orientation programs will be held on various dates throughout the summer (June/July). There will be programs scheduled to accommodate students/guests traveling by Amtrak. Leatherneck Launch is not mandatory for transfer students but it is encouraged that you attend. How to Register: Via your STARS account

Prepare to be a Leatherneck

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Financial Aid Resources

Student loans, federal grants, state grants, and some scholarships are awarded through the FAFSA. Learn more by visiting the Financial Aid Office

Paying for College Guide
Scholarship Information
  • Visit the WIU Scholarship Portal to view all scholarship opportunities. Application deadlines vary by scholarship.
Final Transcripts

Final official transcripts from all previous schools are required to be on file with admissions prior to the term in which you intend to start classes. 

Health Insurance Information
Macomb
  • Health insurance is required and automatically charged to your student account but can be waived if you are covered by an existing plan.
  • Health insurance waivers are available if you are covered through an existing plan. This form must be approved and on file in the Student Health Insurance Office by the 10th day of Fall and Spring Semesters and the 6th day of Summer Semester.
  • Immunization form is required and can be submitted to the Beu Health Center.
Quad Cities
  • Health insurance is available for Quad Cities students to opt into if they have 9 credit hours or more with 5 of those hours being on-campus classes.
  • Immunization records are not required except as determined by the academic program.

Picture Yourself Here

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Meal Plans

The dining plan at Western is one of the most flexible programs in the country. You pay for what you eat, allowing you to control your budget, and eat when and where you'd like. Meal plans are available to transfer students who do not live on campus. Learn more about your dining options at our dining website.

Housing Options

Transfer students with fewer than 60 credit hours are required to live on campus. Start exploring WIU's housing and dining options, such as the exclusive Transfer Student Learning Living Community. Petitions are available for housing exemptions.

Roommate Matching

Choose your roommate with Roommate Matching within STARS after your housing application is complete. The lifestyle questions will help determine recommended roommate choices for you.

Already know who you want to live with? Great! You can request a specific roommate on your housing application.

Quad Cities Campus Info

On-campus housing is not available on our Quad Cities campus. However, since this campus is located in a bustling metropolitan area, there are plenty of housing options steps from campus. Please explore off-campus options.

Get Involved

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Explore all the ways you can get involved at WIU! Leatherneck Link is your online campus activities hub with access to all Student Organizations and student events. You can also download this events app to your phone to ensure you know what is happening at all times.

Leatherneck Link
Stay Connected

Meet other admitted students on the ZeeMee app. Follow WIU athletics, student organizations, or academic departments on their social media accounts.

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