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Admission - Application Process - College Student Personnel Program

CSP Recruitment and Selection Philosophy

The College Student Personnel Program at Western Illinois University is committed to recruiting and selecting students from throughout the North America and other countries who are representative of a diverse and pluralistic society.

Efforts are made to create an environment within the program which is supportive of diversity with regard to race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religious background.

 

Application Deadline for Fall Admission: January 15th

 

Application Process

Submit these materials to the Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies:
 
By Mail:    School of Graduate Studies
                Western Illinois University
                1 University Circle
                Sherman Hall 116
                Macomb, IL 61455 
 
Application to the School of Graduate Studies: http://www.wiu.edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/classification.php
 
  1. Submit an Application for Admission to the School of Graduate Studies
     A. An Application for a Graduate Assistantship is included; http://www.wiu.edu/graduate_studies/current_students/forms/assist.pdf. For this portion of the application, list the references that will be providing letters of recommendation to the College Student Personnel Program.
     B. One official transcript of all previous undergraduate or graduate coursework completed at any college or university
    1. Please allow at least one week for mailing and processing of the transcript and Application to the School of Graduate Studies

Submit these materials to the College Student Personnel Recruitment Office:
      By Mail: College Student Personnel Recruitment
                    Western Illinois University
                    1 University Circle
                    115 Horrabin Hall
                    Macomb, IL 61455 
 
Upload Your Application Materials Online: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=ggp5qmBbL0M-0OWXF2b0nQ
 
  1. Personal Data Sheet (PDF|Word)
  2. Current Resume
  3. Application Essay (Please answer the following question: Graduate school is a time in which you are exposed to different views.  What is your experience with encountering different perspectives?)
  4.  Three Letters of Recommendation with Recommendation Form (PDF|Word)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
     A.  The recommendation should be from individuals able to provide pertinent information regarding the candidate's skills, potential for success in the field of student affairs, maturity, and level of responsibility.  At least one reference should be from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's academic performance. 
     B.  Letters of Recommendation may be submitted by the applicant or person writing the letter by mail or uploaded online here:  https://formscentral.acrobat.com/?d=cY-hHezRRD*m5pzNSP5rdA                                          
                                                     
 Helpful Hints for Completing Your Application
  1. Questions regarding the application process or the receipt of application materials should be directed to the College Student Personnel Recruitment Team. Contact the Recruitment Team through email, CSP@wiu.edu, or phone, (309) 298-1623
  2. As a candidate, it is your responsibility to check on the status of your application to be sure all materials arrive prior to the application deadline. This includes the College Student Personnel Program requirements and the School of Graduate Studies materials.
  3. Do not upload Personal Data Sheet, Current Resume or Application Essay during your Application to the School of Graduate Studies
  4. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not a requirement for admission to the Western Illinois University College Student Personnel Program
 
Once Your Application Is Complete
Completed applications will be reviewed by faculty as they are received. A pool of candidates will be invited for on-campus interviews. The interview is the final stage of the admission process. It will be scheduled to coincide with assistantship interviews on campus. Candidates should be aware that attending one of our two-day CSP Days interview events (typically one in late February and one in mid-March) is critical to their candidacy. The department will notify candidates of their admission status shortly after the personal interview. An official letter from WIU's School of Graduate Studies will be sent when an official decision has been made on your fie.
 
Affirmative Action / ADA Compliance
Western Illinois University complies fully with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, orders, and regulations. The University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity institution and affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as disabled veteran in employment, programs, and services. WIU's commitment to nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action embraces the entire University community including faculty, staff, and students. The University also has policies on sexual harassment and racial and ethnic harassment. Inquiries regarding these policies and regulations may be directed to the Affirmative Action / ADA Compliance Office, Sherman Hall 202, 309-298-1977.