Quad Cities STAY HERE. GO FAR!

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1 Quad Cities STAY HERE. GO FAR!

2 Approximate greater Quad Cities population 471,000 Total WIU-QC Enrollment: - Average Class Size: 15 - Student to Faculty Ratio: 14:1 1,140

3 PICTURE YOURSELF HERE 2 +4 Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL campus locations core values SUCCESS

4 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FRESHMAN The University primarily considers ACT/SAT scores and high school GPA in admissions decisions for students who will be applying as first-time freshmen. The typical student profile is: ACT Score of High School GPA of Linkages (Freshmen only options) Students who would like to begin at WIU-QC, but are looking for a cost saving option can explore our Linkages program, which allows students to take classes at a local community college and WIU-QC at the same time. Students who choose to participate in the Linkages program will get to lock in WIU-QC tuition and fees, as well as take advantage of WIU-QC Academic Advising, while saving money and taking courses at a local community college. Checklist Apply online at wiu.edu/apply Pay $30 application fee (fee waivers are available-contact admissions to see if you are eligible) Send official high school transcript or equivalency certificate Send official ACT/SAT scores if not listed on high school transcript Send official college transcripts if dual credit was taken while in high school Send additional test score credit from any other source (AP, CLEP, DANTES, etc.) TRANSFER Students who have earned 24 credit hours or more of college work after high school are considered a transfer student. Transfer Requirements 2.0 cumulative GPA from ALL institutions attended Be in good academic standing from the last school/university attended Checklist Apply online at wiu.edu/apply Pay $30 application fee (fee waivers are available-contact admissions to see if you are eligible) Send official college transcripts from EACH institution attended Send any work-in-progress (i.e. class schedule) Send official scores from any other source (AP, CLEP, DANTES, etc.) Military Personnel Follow the above application steps for freshman or transfer requirements EXCEPT the fee is waived Send a copy of the DD214 Member 4 Services Form (This will not delay admission, but credit is issued for military training.) Send official copies of AARTS, SMARTS, CCAF or any other transcripted military service Documents can be sent to: Western Illinois University 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL

5 PROGRAMS OF STUDY UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Accountancy* Bilingual/Bicultural Education Communication Elementary Education (Elementary Education option only) Engineering Engineering Technology English (Literature and Language option only) General Studies** Human Resource Management* Information Systems Law Enforcement & Justice Administration* Liberal Arts & Sciences* Management* Marketing* Nursing: RN to BSN Completion (Online nursing program for current RNs only)** Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration* Supply Chain Management* *= Integrated Master s Degree options **= Available online GRADUATE PROGRAMS Biology Business Administration College Student Personnel Community and Economic Development Counseling Curriculum & Instruction Educational & Interdisciplinary Studies Educational Leadership English Health Sciences Instructional Design & Technology** Law Enforcement & Justice Administration Museum Studies Reading Special Education UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Accountancy African American Studies Business Communication Computer Mediated Communication Criminalistics English Event Planning & Management Finance Fire Administration History Information Systems International Business Law Enforcement & Justice Administration Legal Studies Management Marketing Nonprofit Administration Operations Management Pre-MBA Professional Writing Psychology Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration Religious Studies Security Administration Sociology Spanish Supply Chain Management Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Women s Studies DOCTORATE PROGRAMS Educational Leadership Ed.D Environmental Science: Large River Ecosystems Ph.D Visit wiu.edu/academics for additional information about Quad Cities majors and programs. **= Available online wiu.edu/qc 3

6 TUITION & FEES School Year Tuition $8,541 Quad Cities Fees $740 Total Annual Cost $9,281 COST GUARANTEE Pay the same rate for four consecutive years! During a four-year education, a student could have experienced three tuition and fee cost increases. WIU s Cost Guarantee freezes that rate at the student s freshman-year level for a four-year term of continuous enrollment. FINANCIAL AID NOV. 1 FAFSA PRIORITY DATE Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible beginning Oct. 1. For more information, visit wiu.edu/qc/fa. Visit fafsa.gov and use WIU School Code: IN-STATE RATES Students from all 50 states now receive in-state tuition. 4 PAYING - FOR - COLLEGE

7 SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE SCHOOL YEAR, WIU GAVE 5.1 million IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES Freshmen: Feb. 15 Transfers: May 1 Competitive Scholarships & Grants Available for: Academics Alumni Affiliation Leadership Underrepresented Groups TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS New transfer students who finish any associate degree (including applied degrees) from an accredited institution and enroll full time at WIU will receive a one-time award. $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP MINIMUM 3.5 GPA - OR - $400 BOOK AWARD WESTERN COMMITMENT SCHOLARSHIPS SAT 1600 ACT/GPA 36 FRESHMAN Incoming freshmen with at least a 20 ACT/1020 SAT and a 3.0/4.0 GPA are automatically awarded scholarship funds. Awards are renewable up to eight total semesters with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, fulltime enrollment and other renewable criteria met each semester. Students must apply for admission to the University prior to May 15, 2017 for consideration $40,000 ($10,000 ANNUALLY) $12,000 - $28,000 ($3,000 - $7,000* ANNUALLY) $10,000 - $24,000 ($2,500 - $6,000* ANNUALLY) For additional scholarships and applications, visit wiu.edu/scholarships $8,000 - $20,000 ($2,000 - $5,000* ANNUALLY) *May be increased based on financial need wiu.edu/qc 5

8 STUDENT SERVICES COMPUTER LABS Leading-edge computer labs Lab assistants available CAREER CENTER Cover letter and resume prep On-campus career fairs Job searching and interview assistance wiu.edu/qc/careerservices LIBRARY Quiet study rooms Research assistance wiu.edu/qc/library WRITING CENTER Professional writing consultants One-on-one workshops Supports writers across the curriculum VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER Assists Veterans in using their benefits Provides information about campus and community resources wiu.edu/qc/veterans 6

9 DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Coordinates academic accommodations Promotes awareness and access wiu.edu/qc/drc HONORS COLLEGE Mentored experiences Enriched classroom experiences Additional scholarship opportunities Specialized advising wiu.edu/honors STUDENT LIFE Academic and cultural organizations Leadership opportunities Volunteer experiences STUDY ABROAD 60 countries students can study abroad in wiu.edu/studyabroad wiu.edu/qc 7

10 LIFE IN THE QC QC TO-DO LIST Modern Woodmen Park-River Bandit s baseball John Deere Pavilion Figge Art Museum Niabi Zoo River s Edge indoor ice skating rink Schwiebert Riverfront Park Floatzilla Freight House Farmer s Market Quad City Botanical Garden Snowstar Ski Park ComedySportz Improv Comedy Shows Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse Find a summer weekend festival nearly every weekend in the Quad Cities! The urban setting of the Quad Cities means there is always something going on in town, on the river or in a surrounding must-see location. OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WIU-QC is a non-residential campus. Students can choose to live at home or in nearby housing. Apartment rentals can be found as close as a block away from campus. Check out options at wiu.edu/qc/studentlife 8

11 WHAT TO DO IN THE QUAD CITIES THE QUAD CITIES Moline and Rock Island, IL Davenport and Bettendorf, IA Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and Ben Butterworth Parkway. The parkway, part of the Great River Trail, is a 60-mile paved path for walking and biking that connects students and visitors to downtown Moline (IL) and neighboring Rock Island (IL) for dining, entertainment and the local botanical garden. Across the Mississippi River is Davenport (IA) and Bettendorf (IA), where students will find an award-winning minor league baseball park, a premier art gallery, casinos, shopping and more. wiu.edu/qc 9

12 FACULTY FEATURES Il-Soep Shin Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, WIU-QC ou can make such a positive impact Yon students by paying attention to each individual rather than by treating them as a whole class. C ompanies expectations of new engineers include skills in using modern design tools. I enjoy teaching at WIU-QC because I can help my students develop such skills by taking advantage of the School of Engineering s state-of-the-art equipment. We can offer students hands-on experience and project-based learning. I love teaching at WIU-QC because of the wonderful opportunities for students to work with local professionals while they are in school. The Quad Cities metropolitan area has an economy based around heavy manufacturing and a strong historical tie to engineering firms. he WIU-QC School of Engineering s Senior Design Project Tcourse has had a direct impact on the local community with a significant return on investment for industrial partners. One hundred percent of the WIU engineering graduates have been hired for engineering-related positions upon graduation. Many of them were hired even before they graduated by the companies that sponsored senior design projects, and some of their first projects at the companies were a continuation of the senior designs. 10 fter many of my students have graduated, they have Ashared their experiences in industry and told me how much they appreciated what they learned in my classes, as well as how my tough teaching style helped them to learn the course material and helped them prepare to be an engineer. I feel very proud whenever I hear from a company about how well our graduates have been doing.

13 Susie Brooks Assistant Professor, Mathematics, WIU-QC of my proudest Smoments are when students make comments like, Calculus is my favorite class; I was dreading taking this class, but I really like it; or I actually understand this math, which is kind of scary. When students have Aha! moments and realize mathematics is not something to be feared, then I know I m doing something right in the classroom. I f someone asked you who won the Super Bowl 10 years ago; who won the Golden Globe for Best Actor last year; or what was the most popular song five years ago, would you be able to answer? Now, if someone asked you who your fourth grade teacher was or who taught your favorite subject in high school, would you be able to answer? The fact is teachers tremendously impact our lives. It is a career filled with passion. It is a career filled with joy. It is a career where you can not only impart your knowledge onto others, but also truly leave a lasting impression on someone. If teaching is your dream, I urge you to chase your dream. You won t regret it; I know that I never have. often see students helping their peers with I homework and projects, both within and outside the classroom walls. It s wonderful that students are able to cultivate relationships with their peers at WIU-QC. I also see a great deal of collaboration among faculty, which is evident in their academic research, committees and teaching duties. IU-QC has a beautiful campus. It is one of the many Wthings that makes my job not feel like work. WIU-QC truly is a beautiful and wonderful place to learn, work and visit. love the personal connection faculty and I students have. Since WIU-QC is a smaller campus, I believe the students feel more comfortable speaking with professors in the hallway, during their office hours and even asking questions in class. Because of this, it seems students are more likely to be successful in their courses. wiu.edu/qc 11

14 SEPTEMBER Schedule a campus visit to see WIU-QC Apply for admission wiu.edu/apply STAY ON TRACK: ADMISSION TIMELINE NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Review financial aid award letter MARCH Schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor MAY Register and attend a new student orientation AUGUST Register to take the ACT or SAT OCTOBER Receive a welcome packet; set up student and student account Apply for scholarships and begin the FAFSA application process JANUARY-FEBRUARY Apply for scholarships (Feb. 15: deadline for general freshmen scholarships) AUGUST Begin classes at WIU as a Leatherneck! 12

15 Notes CONTACT Student Services (309) Career Services Student Activities Disability Resource Center Financial Aid Scholarship Office Veterans Resources

16 Ben Butterworth Parkway (Walking/Biking Path) A A Quad Cities Complex B Riverfront Hall S 34th St Lot University Drive West Lot to River Drive F/S University Drive Western Illinois University Quad Cities C V University Drive East Lot F/S Computer Labs Library Vending Writing/Testing Center MetroLink Shuttle Skybridges Walkways Surrounding Roads Parking University Drive F/S Faculty/Staff Parking V Visitor Parking - 30 minute S Security/Guest Parking Passes QC Complex Building/Rooms: A B C COME VISIT US Join us for a Discover Western program or contact us for an individual admissions appointment. Discover Western Oct. 8, 2016 at 9 a.m. March 4, 2017 at 9 a.m. Register: wiu.edu/qc/discover Individual Appointments (309) [email protected] 3300 River Dr. Moline, Illinois (309) 762-WIU1 (9481) wiu.edu/qc Accreditations Western Illinois University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Information about the Commission may be obtained by visiting Student Right to Know Information complying with the Federal Student Right to Know legislation, including the Campus Safety and Security Act (Clery Law), is available in the Office of Public Safety, the Student Assistance and Parent Service Center, University Housing and Dining Services, the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, and the Office of the Vice President for Administrative Services. The information contains campus crime statistics and graduation rates at Western Illinois University and is on the University website at wiu.edu/clery. Affirmative Action Statement Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois 6/2016 1,