Western Illinois University

Please note:

• Carefully read all information below and at the links provided PRIOR to submitting an application. By submitting an application, you are accepting the terms of the Admission Process and Admission Requirements as set forth by the University.
• All graduate applicants are required to submit a credential evaluation that includes verified official academic records from all post-secondary institutions attended before their application will be considered for admission. The complete academic record includes but is not limited to verified official or attested transcripts, individual semester by semester or year by year mark sheets and consolidated mark sheet or consolidated transcript, degree/diploma certificates, etc from all post-secondary institutions attended. The academic record for incomplete degree or in-progress degrees are required.
• All undergraduate applicants can be evaluated on unofficial transcripts. However, the complete official academic record from all institutions attended is required before an I-20 will be issued.
• 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.
• Applicants are responsible for knowing the deadlines for submission of applications, application materials, and financial documentation required for proof of funding.
• 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 2025 is valid through Fall 2027 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.
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• Please read all instructions carefully. If you experience any technical difficulties with the on-line application, please contact webhelpdesk@wiu.edu for technical assistance.