Western Illinois University

Please note:

• The international application will close beginning April 16th and will reopen July 1st for the Spring (January) 2025 Semester. Applicants who are currently in the United States and wish to transfer to WIU for the Fall (August) 2024 semester, should email international-ed@wiu.edu for more information.
• The Fall 2024 application is closed to international applicants who are not currently in the US as of April 1. Applications submitted for Fall 2024 will be automatically moved to the Spring (January) semester 2024 for any applicant not already in the US.
• The deadline for the submission of the application and supporting application materials is July 1 for international students who are currently in the US and want to transfer to WIU for Fall 2024. The deadline for submission of financial documentation for proof of funding is July 31st. Please review the required application documents and Financial documentation prior to submitting an application.
• There is a nonrefundable $50 USD fee for new students submitting an application. Applicants who cannot pay by credit card via the application should select to pay by check or money order before submitting the application. A follow up email will be sent 2-4 business days after the submission of the application. This email will request payment by check/money order (drawn on a US bank) or by credit card/wire transfer via PayMyTuition. Make a single payment by one of these methods. You will be notified when your payment is received. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
• Master's and doctoral degree applicants should apply for FALL or SPRING intake. Online attendance only is allowed in the summer sessions. If you wish to enroll online for a summer session, please indicate this in the comments section of the application. Graduate student applications for summer intake will be deferred to fall unless otherwise noted.
• Your application and application fee is valid for two consecutive years from the first application date (e.g., Fall 2024 is valid through Fall 2026 semester). If you have applied within the last two years but did not attend, do not complete the online application. Instead, please submit the Request to Reactivate Application form.
• Before continuing, please ensure that you are running the most current version of a forms-capable Internet browser. If necessary, download and install the most recent version of your browser (Microsoft Edge, Chrome or Firefox are highly recommended). We cannot be responsible for problems or delays caused by outdated or non-standard software.
• Please read all instructions carefully. If you experience any technical difficulties with the on-line application, please contact webhelpdesk@wiu.edu for technical assistance.